Testimonies of a Quiet New England Town: The Film

A film by Matthew Troy, Patio Productions

Matthew Chao

Matthew Chao

Phone Number: (973)-986-5305
Address: 334 East 26th St. Apt 8G1
E-Mail: mc2469@nyu.edu

Education:

NYU Tisch (Class of 2009) Bloomfield High School (2005) NYU Tisch Summer High School Filmmaker's Workshop (2004)

Productions:

Title Position Director Company
The Middle of the Night (2007) DP Andrew Roehm Student Film
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (2007) Producer Nick Feitel Student Film
My Best Friend (2007) Director Matthew Chao Student Film
Snake Head (2007) Co-Producer KC McLeod Student Film
Ham (2007) Director Matthew Chao Student Film
Take-Out (2007) Sound Mixer Dace Willmott Student Film
Buffo Basso (2007) AC John Finke Student Film

Other Experience:

  • Martin Scorsese - Intern (2007 - Present)
    • I assist around the office by running errands for employees such as Thelma Schoonmaker
  • Timessquare.Com - Intern (2007)
    • I write short articles promoting upcomming shows, concerts and movies.
  • NYU Tisch - Summer Filmmaker's Workshop Program Assistant (2007)
    • I supervise highschool seniors as they undergo an intensive 4 week filmmaking program.
  • NYU Tisch - Technical Assistant (2007)
    • I fulfilled technical needs for the professor of the class.
  • Tribeca Film Festival - Volunteer (2005 - 2007)
    • I worked in the Hospitality department making sure that various filmmakers and press were comfortable
  • Livingston Chinese School - Teacher (2004-2006)
    • I taught children, ages ranging from 5-12, chinese chess.

Technical Skills / Abilities:

Final Cut Pro, Avid, Fostex PD 4 DAT Recorder, Adobe Premier Pro, Protools, Sure FP 33 Mixer, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Aftereffects

Relevant coursework:

Colorsync Workshop (Completed), Sight and Sound Studio (Completed), Sight and Sound Film (Completed), Sight and Sound Documentary (Completed), Camera 1 (Completed), Introduction to Animation (Completed)

Interests:

Photography, Animation, Drawing, Running, Comics, Ham Radio