Storytelling is in my DNA. Growing up with a father who was a long-time Today Show reporter, I was immersed in the world of media from a young age. With over two decades of professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for creating compelling, emotionally resonant content that engages and inspires. MY PROFESSIONAL PROMISE ✔️ I deliver high-quality video production, from concept to final cut, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence. ✔️ My approach is collaborative, ensuring all team member's strengths are utilized, and every client's vision is realized. MY ACHIEVEMENT REEL 🎬 NATIONALLY TELEVISED SUCCESS: Produced, directed, edited, and supervised post-production for 30 episodes of The A.V. Club with John Teti, a nationally televised show. ✔️ Produced and edited 200+ episodes for The A.V. Club web series, including A.V. Undercover, Pop Pilgrims, One Track Mind, Pioneering, and This Is My... 🎬 AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION: Co-produced and co-directed the Emmy-winning episode “Nothing Special” holiday episode for the syndicated PBS series InCommon with Mike Leonard. ✔️ Directed and edited all 22 one-hour episodes of the acclaimed global documentary series Catholicism, managing a $1M budget and coordinating international crews across 75 locations in 20 countries. 🎬 HIGH-PROFILE CAMPAIGNS: Led creative direction and editing for campaigns for household names like Disney, Nike, Sony, Target, Mercedes-Benz, Weber, Wahl, Ford, Honda, and Jameson. 🎬 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IMPACT: Successfully created compelling videos for prestigious institutions including Northwestern University, Providence College, Northern Illinois University, Loyola Academy, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS). ✔️ Produced content for fundraising events, homepages, and marketing campaigns, adapting storytelling to diverse educational needs and driving engagement. MY PORTFOLIO Visit my website to see a more in-depth look at my work. 🎬 _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ CONTACT I love connecting with fellow professionals, potential clients, and collaborators. Feel free to reach out to discuss how we can create impactful video content together.

Matt Leonard

Storytelling is in my DNA. Growing up with a father who was a long-time Today Show reporter, I was immersed in the world of media from a young age. With over two decades of professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for creating compelling, emotionally resonant content that engages and inspires. MY PROFESSIONAL PROMISE ✔️ I deliver high-quality video production, from concept to final cut, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence. ✔️ My approach is collaborative, ensuring all team member's strengths are utilized, and every client's vision is realized. MY ACHIEVEMENT REEL 🎬 NATIONALLY TELEVISED SUCCESS: Produced, directed, edited, and supervised post-production for 30 episodes of The A.V. Club with John Teti, a nationally televised show. ✔️ Produced and edited 200+ episodes for The A.V. Club web series, including A.V. Undercover, Pop Pilgrims, One Track Mind, Pioneering, and This Is My... 🎬 AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION: Co-produced and co-directed the Emmy-winning episode “Nothing Special” holiday episode for the syndicated PBS series InCommon with Mike Leonard. ✔️ Directed and edited all 22 one-hour episodes of the acclaimed global documentary series Catholicism, managing a $1M budget and coordinating international crews across 75 locations in 20 countries. 🎬 HIGH-PROFILE CAMPAIGNS: Led creative direction and editing for campaigns for household names like Disney, Nike, Sony, Target, Mercedes-Benz, Weber, Wahl, Ford, Honda, and Jameson. 🎬 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IMPACT: Successfully created compelling videos for prestigious institutions including Northwestern University, Providence College, Northern Illinois University, Loyola Academy, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS). ✔️ Produced content for fundraising events, homepages, and marketing campaigns, adapting storytelling to diverse educational needs and driving engagement. MY PORTFOLIO Visit my website to see a more in-depth look at my work. 🎬 _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ CONTACT I love connecting with fellow professionals, potential clients, and collaborators. Feel free to reach out to discuss how we can create impactful video content together.

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Storytelling is in my DNA. Growing up with a father who was a long-time Today Show reporter, I was immersed in the world of media from a young age. With over two decades of professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for creating compelling, emotionally resonant content that engages and inspires.

MY PROFESSIONAL PROMISE
✔️ I deliver high-quality video production, from concept to final cut, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence.
✔️ My approach is collaborative, ensuring all team member’s strengths are utilized, and every client’s vision is realized.

MY ACHIEVEMENT REEL
🎬 NATIONALLY TELEVISED SUCCESS: Produced, directed, edited, and supervised post-production for 30 episodes of The A.V. Club with John Teti, a nationally televised show.

✔️ Produced and edited 200+ episodes for The A.V. Club web series, including A.V. Undercover, Pop Pilgrims, One Track Mind, Pioneering, and This Is My…

🎬 AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION: Co-produced and co-directed the Emmy-winning episode “Nothing Special” holiday episode for the syndicated PBS series InCommon with Mike Leonard.

✔️ Directed and edited all 22 one-hour episodes of the acclaimed global documentary series Catholicism, managing a $1M budget and coordinating international crews across 75 locations in 20 countries.

🎬 HIGH-PROFILE CAMPAIGNS: Led creative direction and editing for campaigns for household names like Disney, Nike, Sony, Target, Mercedes-Benz, Weber, Wahl, Ford, Honda, and Jameson.

🎬 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IMPACT: Successfully created compelling videos for prestigious institutions including Northwestern University, Providence College, Northern Illinois University, Loyola Academy, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

✔️ Produced content for fundraising events, homepages, and marketing campaigns, adapting storytelling to diverse educational needs and driving engagement.

MY PORTFOLIO
Visit my website to see a more in-depth look at my work.
🎬 Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

CONTACT
I love connecting with fellow professionals, potential clients, and collaborators. Feel free to reach out to discuss how we can create impactful video content together.

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Skills

Final Cut Pro X
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Freelance Gig
Adobe Premiere Pro
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Video Advert
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Product Video
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Experience Level

Final Cut Pro X
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Video Advert
Expert
Product Video
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Music Video
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Providence College
June 1, 1993

Qualifications

Regional Emmy Award - Chicago/Midwest
January 15, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Agriculture & Mining, Education
    uniE608 Impactful storytelling
    This is one of a series of videos I directed and edited for Loyola Academy, a prestigious college prep school in suburban Chicago. video filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE608 Documentary director and editor
    I directed and edited all 22 one-hour episodes of the acclaimed global documentary series "Catholicism," managing a $1M budget and coordinating international crews across 75 locations in 20 countries. This series took viewers on a visually stunning journey, exploring the rich heritage and profound teachings of the Catholic faith. The documentary was met with critical acclaim and topped Amazon's "Best Sellers in Documentary" list, holding a 5-star rating with over 1K reviews. filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE608 Commercial campaign writing and editing
    I was the editor for multiple commercials in Wahl's two-year national campaign. We profiled real people across the country, and I was responsible for not only the editing but also shaping the narrative utilizing soundbites from interviews.
    uniE608 Post-Production Management and Leadership
    I was a producer, director, editor, and post-production supervisor for "The A.V. Club Hosted by John Teti," a nationally televised show. This series provided a dynamic platform for exploring the nuances of pop culture through the keen insights of John Teti, engaging a wide audience with its in-depth discussions and unique perspectives. video videoeditor
    uniE608 Non profit video production
    Asian Human Services rebranded as Trellus and hired me to produce and edit a video explaining that, while their name may change, their mission to provide support and services for immigrants would remain. video videoeditor
    uniE608 Emmy award-winning television editing and production
    This is a segment from the Emmy award-winning television series InCommon. I was a producer and editor for this segment. video videoeditor