CURRICULUM VITAE 

 

 

Catharyne Walton-Matthews

 

 Farnham, Surrey

Tel: (M) 07852332810

E-mail:  catharynew@gmail.com

 

A driven, energetic individual, with a passion for film and creating and a proven record of success as a filmmaker, team member and leader. I offer you enthusiasm, ability, and ambition.

 

 

Personal Details

 

Age: 22                   Nationality: British          

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Farnham Sixth Form College, 2012-2015

  • AS levels: Film Studies (A) English Literature & Language (A)

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production (D, D*)

  • A Level: Photography (B)

 

• Farnham Heath End Secondary School 2007-2012

  • GCSEs: 11 (1 x A*, 6 x A, 1 x B,  x C, 1 x D)

 

• University for the Creative Arts 2015-2018

  • ​​BA (Hons) Film Production

 

 

Work Experience & Paid Employment:

 

• McDonalds Crew Member & Childrens Party Entertainments Manager 2012-2014

  • Customer service orientated role

  • Team work/team collaboration

  • High performance under pressure

 

• Commissioned photographer for a 50th Birthday Event - November 2012

  • 7 hour evening candid portraiture photographer

  • Working to the clients explicit brief

  • Using Photoshop CS6 to edit all photographs taken

  • Work can be viewed HERE
     

• Homebase Showroom Assistant - March - June 2014

  • Customer service orientated role

  • Involved interacting with hundreds of individuals each day

  • High pressured selling, commission based

  • Heavy work with computers and data entering/data safety
     

• Zizzi Front of House Staff, Waitressing - November 2014 - present

  • Quick, efficient service for high intake of customers

  • Multiple complimentary comments made by customers regularly

  • Interaction with hundreds of people a day, tailoring myself to suit their needs/personalities

  • Initiative and fast thinking

 

Professional Development & Achievements:

Winner of Student Of The Year 2015 - awarded by Farnham College

Double Nominee for Best Promotional Film in regards to; 

Farnham Library

The Business Cafe (winner)

 

• Warner Bros. Studio Tour - March 2014

  • an educational tour and lecture from industry professionals, including a talk on cinematography and production

 

• Promotional Video for OBE Penny Power - November 2014

  • a promotional video screened for government ministers and investors made with 7 others

  • cinematographer and directors role

  • Nominated and awarded Best Promotional Film award

 

• Talk from Conan McStay, an Online Editor for The Kings Speech - February 2015

  • Talk and guidance from industry professional Conan McStay about the above mentioned video, worked with him to further edit the video to a professional standard. Was then offered a work experience placement in London, due to examples of my work. 

 

• Sky Studios Academy Tour - April 2015

  • Selected for a tour at Sky Studios as part of their careers lab. Included media relevant tasks including aquisitions and scheduling relevant activities, guided by industry professionals

 

• Promotional Video for Farnham Library - March 2015

  • Cinematographer and First Director and First Editor

  • Can be viewed HERE

 

• Music Video for Oxford graduate Ann-Marie Cross - May 2015

  • Cinematographer and First Director and First Editor

  • Can be viewed HERE
     

• Promotional Video for Big J - November 2015 

  • Credited as Assistant Editor

  • Can be viewed HERE

Personal Hobbies/Interests:

 

• Creative Writing (multiple awards won for Drama Screenwriting)

• Cinema Going

• Filmmaking

• Editing

• Music

• Travel