Career Roadmap
Matt's work combines: Film, Television, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Finance, General
Tulane University of Louisiana
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Producers & Directors:
High School
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Had a passion for storytelling and art, but had no idea it could be a career.
2.
Majored in business because it was what everyone else told me to do.
3.
Worked on Wall Street, specifically in the World Trade Center one summer.
4.
Then I received job offers, but realized I wanted to take a chance and become a filmmaker.
5.
Looked for ideas for a short film, was held up at gunpoint, and made a film about violent crime.
6.
Worked as a production assistant.
7.
Was hired as a director on a documentary series on ESPN.
8.
Kept going and going and going.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should be a doctor, lawyer, businessman. Get a job. Get a career. See if your friends have any job openings.
How I responded:
I didn't listen. I didn't listen to others. More importantly I tried not to listen to the inner negative voice telling me I couldn't succeed. Well maybe I listened sometimes, but I tried not to believe that voice.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I think the biggest challenge is the emotional challenge of doing something artistic. There is no direct career path. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You have to talk yourself "off the ledge" so to speak and just have faith.