Matthew J

I have tutored at Uni`s, colleges, schools, privately and managed group workshops across the creative arts (Film, TV, Stage and Media) for students of all ages to ignite flair and ambition in their chosen creative subject; Including film theory, writing, directing and producing, at all Levels (MA, Degree, A Level, A/S, GCSE and adult workshops).

As a commissioned screenwriter and producer I have released credits in; Film (cinema, festivals, Blu-ray/DVD and VOD), Theatre (plays held at Rhoda McGraw, Courtyard Theatre and New Victoria) and Books (two published fiction novels as MJ ). I am a full member of the Writers Guild of Great Britain, and listed on the film IMDB website database as Matthew J .

I believe this first hand experience is essential when tutoring students about all areas of the creative arts, be it theory, writing or filming. I am always happy to offer work experience to students wishing to gain production company and on set filming experience.

The workshops, courses and private / online tutoring I`ve run have been structured for students interested in learning all aspects of Film theory and film-making; including developing their own creative material, how to get there ideas to production companies and agents, and learning the key aspects of film theory for exams. I help students wanting to work in the media/film industry for future careers, or students wishing to complete a qualification, to those who wish to develop ideas in their leisure time.

I tutor towards students` creative ideals and the educational institutions course syllabus. I`ve continued to mentor students afterwards working with them to achieve their goals and be proud of what they create.

They key aspect when tutoring from my point of view is communication and collaboration, it requires hard work, dedication and full commitment from a tutor, all of which I`ve always prided myself on. I say to all new students `Believe in yourself, through dedication and hard work, you can achieve anything`.

Availability: I am available to tutor in person or on skype. Weekdays and weekends. At a time that suits the student.

Willing to travel: 30 miles

Experience: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

BRADFIELD COLLEGE (2012 – 2017)
Role: Screenwriting Workshops
Level: A Level Film
• Q & A with screenwriter.
• scri pt Formatting and Industry software
• Three Act Structure & Alternative Structure
• Characters Bio’s & Arc’s
• Key Plot Points & Beats
• Writing your 1st draft
• Re-writes to read-throughs
• Creating your Pitch/Treatment
• How to your scri pt to sell – from agents to legalities
• Q & A with Award Winning Bafta Producer
• Pitching idea to industry professionals.
• Student ‘one on one’ Sessions to develop their screenplays


UNIVERSITY OF LONDON BIRBECK (2011 – 2017)
Role: Writing for TV & Online Content
Level: MA Students
• History of scri pt writing and scri pt editing in TV
• Television plays, sitcoms, drama serials and made-for-tv films and soap operas
• Practical nature of TV scri pt editing
• Internet Writing as a creative medium
• Viral adverts, gaming and multi-platform concepts / interactivity


GUILDFORD COLLEGE (2011 - 2017)
Role: Film Making Workshop Tutor
Level: A Level, A/S Level and BTEC Film
• Film, TV, New Media and Documentary
• Film & TV Screenwriting Theory: Syd Field, Robert McKee and Linda Seger
• covering Hollywood Studio, independent and alternative structure.
• Formatting
• Structure
• Character
• Editing
• Storyboards
• Pitches/Treatments

STRODES COLLEGE (2013 – 2017)
Role: Writing & Producing Workshop
Level: A Level and BTEC Film
• Formatting
• Structure
• Characters
• Drafting
• Pitches & Treatments
• Media Packages
• Legalities, contracts, agents
• Q & A alongside BBC producers, directors & designers


THEALE GREEN SECONDARY SCHOOL (2015)
Role: Writing Workshop Tutor
Level: GCSE
• scri pt, Novel and Stage Formatting
• Creating Structure
• Creating Characters
• How to make your concept for film or theatre productions


QUEEN MARY`S COLLEGE BASINGSTOKE (2009 – 2013)
Role: Film Theory & Screenwriting Workshop Tutor
Level: A Level and BTEC
• Film & TV Screenwriting Theory: Syd Field, Robert McKee and Linda Seger
• covering Hollywood Studio, independent and alternative structure.
• Practical Elements of Screenwriting: Formatting, structure, character biographies, drafting, scri pt edits and readings.
• How to create Media Packages, Trailers and Marketing for TV & Film development, how to pitch to producers and WGGB contracts.
• Student ‘one on one’ Sessions to develop their screenplays

SEAP (UK Charity) (2014)
Role: Film Making Workshop Leader
Level: 25 to 60 years of age
• Writing and concept development
• Filming, scheduling and crewing,
• Editing, marketing and screening of finished project