Matt de Casanove

Matt de Casanove

New House Cinema
Director, Producer and Screenwriter

Sydney, Australia

Member Since:
November 2015
Last online:
> 2 weeks ago
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About Matt

CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION for features 'Untitled' (2022) & 'Cinphoney' (2023).
Finalist for screenplay 'Wait and Hope' - Stage32 2nd Annual Comedy Screenplay Competition Matt started his creative career in music; studying, working, and performing in the local music industry in Queensland, Australia, with brief photography jobs in between. Later he studied acting, theatre, photography, and literature. In 2004 he started study at Griffith Film School, and later also at Australian Film Television and Radio School. While studying he began working in film productions in various crewing roles. Turning towards managing film festivals, he produced and directed the 48 Hour Film Project (Brisbane), and has continued on various other international film festivals. Matt previously worked as a writer/producer for 9Tails Films/PNK Pictures and Media creating feature films for the North Asian/Australia/Oceania territories (inc. China). He is currently producing feature films set for release in 2022 & 2023. AWG member

Badges

Loglines

  • Wait and Hope

    Wait and Hope Budget: $10M - $30M | Comedy Drama A shyly amateur actress nurses her egomaniacal best-friend back to health after a very public mental breakdown. Finalist - Stage32 2nd Annual Comedy Screenplay Competition

Credits

  • Cinphoney

    Cinphoney (2023)
    Film Producer

  • Untitled MdC Project

    Untitled MdC Project (2022)
    Film by New House Cinema Producer Plot is yet to be disclosed.

  • Borderliners (Yan'an)

    Borderliners (Yan'an) (2019)
    Film by 9Tales Films (KR) / PNK Media (CN) (Drama, History and Biography) Producer

  • Mass Landing: Don't Back Down

    Mass Landing: Don't Back Down (2019)
    Video Producer

  • Promissory Note

    Promissory Note (2018)
    Film by New House Cinema (AU) / 9Tales Films (KR) (Drama, Thriller and Short) Producer

  • Sweet Dreamality

    Sweet Dreamality (2017)
    Film by New House Cinema (Drama, Fantasy and Short) Producer

  • Forget Me Not

    Forget Me Not (2014)
    Film by 9Tales Films (KR) (Drama) Producer

  • Girl Waits, Cinema Ends

    Girl Waits, Cinema Ends (2014)
    Film (Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Music and 1 More) Producer

  • Pareidolia Lane

    Pareidolia Lane (2014)
    Film (Short, Drama and Mystery) Producer Add a Plot »

  • Past the Hour

    Past the Hour (2013)
    Film by 9Tales Films (KR) (prod.) / New House Cinema (AU) (in assoc.) (Drama) Producer

  • Orange

    Orange (2013)
    Film (Comedy, Romance and Short) Producer A hippie can't help but get in the way of his pregnant wife who is going into labour.

  • Arcana

    Arcana (2012)
    Film (Short, Action, Drama and Fantasy) Producer

  • Crossworlds

    Crossworlds (2010)
    Film (Short, Comedy and Thriller) Editor

  • Mangina

    Mangina (2010)
    Film (Short, Comedy, Drama and Mystery) Editor

  • Akiva

    Akiva (2010)
    Film (Short and Drama) Producer A sheltered Holocaust survivor rejoins life after meeting a curious boy.

  • Heaven in a Wild Flower

    Heaven in a Wild Flower (2009)
    Film (Comedy, Crime, Drama and Short) Producer Tragedy strikes the friendship between a schoolgirl and a homeless man after he is believed to have committed a heinous crime against her.

  • Radio Pirates

    Radio Pirates (2009)
    Film (Drama and Short) Art department It's 1965 and rock music is shaking up the world but not in Auckland New Zealand. One man's determination will challenge, inspire and lead a bunch rebel deejay's into an un-chartered political nightmare. A boat called the Tiri will be their freedom, broadcasting from international waters to avoid prosecution. Based on a true story, a bold bid to free the airwaves and bring rock n' roll to the people. Written by Andrew Gunn

  • Malibu Shark Attack

    Malibu Shark Attack (2009)
    TV Movie (Horror, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Casting department An underwater earthquake generates a tsunami that strikes Malibu, bringing a hunting pack of prehistoric-looking goblin sharks to the surface. Although the beach is evacuated before the big wave strikes, a group of lifeguards and a crew of construction workers are stranded in the high water and have to fight the sharks to get to dry land. Written by Dreadcentral.com

  • The Pessimist

    The Pessimist (2009)
    Film (Short and Comedy) Casting department Add a Plot »

  • Bustin' Cherries

    Bustin' Cherries (2008)
    Film (Short, Comedy and Drama) Production manager

  • Far from Home

    Far from Home (2008)
    Film (Short and Comedy) Production manager

  • Mother's Day

    Mother's Day (2008)
    Film (Short and Drama) Production manager

  • Lost Track

    Lost Track (2008)
    Film (Short) Art department A moving story of an old man isolated in his memories of a lost era. Ghostly sounds of a steam engine echoing across the moonlit landscape tantalize Max transporting him to his beloved childhood in the railway workshops. What has happened in Max's life that has brought him to this point? Written by Alain J Francois

  • Detective

    Detective (2007)
    Film (Short and Drama) Editor

  • Vermouth

    Vermouth (2007)
    Film (Short and Comedy) Editor

  • Joyless

    Joyless (2007)
    Film (Short and Comedy) Production manager

  • Stray/Stay

    Stray/Stay (2007)
    Video (Short, Drama and Family) Camera and Electrical Department Death is only a start of her journey.

  • Drink

    Drink (2006)
    Film (Short and Drama) Editorial department

  • Missing

    Missing (2006)
    Film (Short and Drama) Editorial department

  • Dangerous Goods

    Dangerous Goods (2005)
    Film (Short and Drama) Sound department

  • Hindsight

    Hindsight (2005)
    Film (Short and Drama) Visual effects

Awards

  • *Semi-Finalist* - San Mauro Torinese International Film Festival
    (2018)

  • *Official Selection* - Five Continents International Film Festival
    (2018)

  • *Official Selection* - Short to the Point International Film Festival
    (2018)

  • *Finalist* - 2nd Annual Stage32 Comedy Screenplay Competition
    (2017)

  • *Finalist* - Open Road Film Festival (Australia)
    (2012)

Education

  • Griffith Film School, Queensland College of Arts, Griffith University (Brisbane, QLD)
    (2005-2009)

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