Matthew Turner

Wareham,Dorset

Summary

First-Class Honours graduate with experience in project coordination, operations support, creative development, team communication, and fast-paced professional environments. Award-winning project leader with a proven ability to manage complex projects from concept to delivery, coordinate teams, solve problems under pressure, and communicate effectively across departments.

Recognised internationally for creative work, including winning multiple Royal Television Society Awards and a global directing competition that secured £250,000+ in project backing. Experienced in professional studio environments, logistics, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work history

Studio Runner

Shinfield Studios

, Berkshire, UK

2025.01 - 2025.05

Supported productions from Amazon, Paramount, Netflix, and Disney.
Gained hands-on experience in professional studio operations and daily logistics.
Assisted multiple departments including production coordination, art, and facilities.
Developed deep understanding of studio etiquette, workflows, and team communication.

Runner– The Personal History of David Copperfield

Searchlight Pictures (Dir. Armando Iannucci)

Slough, UK

2018.06 - 2018.06

Shadowed departments including art, camera, and directing.
Observed directorial workflow and crew collaboration on a major feature film.
Contributed to set continuity and decoration.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television Production

University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield

BTEC Level 3 - Film and Television Production

Lytchett Minster School

Dorset

Skills

Project Coordination: Scheduling, planning, logistics, deadline management, team coordination
Communication: Cross-department collaboration, stakeholder updates, written communication, presentations
Operations Support: Day-to-day admin, workflow support, facilities coordination, problem solving
Creative & Marketing: Content development, storytelling, brand communication, visual presentation
Leadership: Team motivation, decision-making under pressure, directing groups, managing priorities
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

PORTFOLIO

Showreel: https://youtube/b_mpptDRvaY

Amuse-Bouche: https://youtube/qVFs_tI1DsQ

The Attic: https://youtube/qaqntkjeQHM

Filmography

Amuse-Bouche (2024) – Director, Writer, Editor (Short)

Winner: The Mike Newell Award for Directing
Winner: The Halo Post-Production Award
Winner: Royal Television Society (East of England) – Best Film & Best Editing
Official Selections: London, New York, Marbella

A high-stakes kitchen drama set on Christmas Eve. Directed a logistically complex production with over 50 extras and real-time restaurant sequences. Currently in development as a feature-length film.

The Attic (2025) – Director, Writer (Short)

Winner: ThatFilmFestival Global Directing Competition
Adapted a shared script into an original short film
Secured £250,000+ production funding for debut feature as overall winner

Amuse-Bouche (Feature) – In Development - Director, Writer

Feature-length adaptation of award-winning short
Currently in early development with confirmed production support

Timeline