About Me
Matthew Rich is a Melbourne based filmmaker, impassioned by theology, psychology, surrealism and myth. His visual style is often described as ‘dream-like’ – with a strong emphasis on visual poetry and musical composition. His work is an attempt to probe beyond our known reality, to the reality within, illuminating the deeper dimensions of the psyche and the soul.
A Brief Work History
After completing an Advanced Diploma of Screen at NMIT, Matthew completed a Bachelor of Film and Television at the VCA – where his graduate film “Blood Ballad” achieved official selection at the 2007 Melbourne International Film Festival.
After study, he worked as an assistant director for directors Baz Luhrmann and Gavin Hood on the feature films “Australia” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”. He then went on to 1st AD for directors Jackie Van Beek, Daniel Eskils, Stephen Carroll and Kasimir Burgess (“Lily” – winner Crystal Bear, Berlin International Film Festival).
Matthew continues to Assistant Direct and Produce, whilst focusing primarily on Directing. He is currently in pre-production for his debut feature film “The Perfect Birth” – an ambitious project inspired by 80’s fantasy films and classic silent-era cinema.
(Matthew is a proud ally to the LGBTQA+ community. He would also like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, upon whose native land he lives, works and prospers.)
Director
2015 The Devil and the Deep Music Video
(Sun God Replica) (Director)
2014 Anthem Music Video
(Sun God Replica) (Director)
2011 Sneaky Freak Music Video
(Imelda May) (Director, 2nd Unit)
2009 Crawling Round the Cellar Music Video
(Bakelite Age) (Director)
2006 Blood Ballad Short Film
(Director)
* Official Selection – Melbourne International Film Festival.
2005 Tale of the Lonely Bridge Boy Short Film
(Director)
2005 A Thousand Reasons Why Short Film
(Director)
2004 Joy Short Film
(Director)
2003 A Man to Meet Melvin Short Film
(Director)
1st Assistant Director
2013 Uphill Short Film
(Director: Jackie Van Beek) (1st Assistant Director)
2010 Sweet Disposition (U.S Version) Music Video
(Temper Trap) (1st Assistant Director)
(Director: Daniel Eskils)
2010 Go the Dogs Short Film
(Director: Jackie Van Beek) (1st Assistant Director)
* Official Selection – Berlin International Film Festival.
Melbourne International Film Festival.
2010 Lily Short Film
(Director: Kasimir Burgess) (1st Assistant Director)
* Winner – Crystal Bear, Berlin International Film Festival.
2008 Apple Jack Music Video
(Director: Stephen Carroll) (1st Assistant Director)
Assistant Director
2022 Better Man Feature Film
(Director: Michael Gracey) (Assistant Director)
2022 The Clearing Mini Series
(Director: Jeffrey Walker) (Assistant Director)
2022 La Brea Series
(Producer: NBC) (Assistant Director)
2010 P.A.M Short Film
(Director: Nathan Phillips) (Assistant Director)
2008 Woman’s Day T.V Commercial
(Director: Briony Forbes) (Assistant Director)
2007 Cold Power T.V Commercial
(Director: Briony Forbes) (Assistant Director)
2007 X-Men Origins: Wolverine Feature Film
(Director: Gavin Hood) (Assistant Director)
2007 Australia Feature Film
(Director: Baz Luhrmann) (Assistant Director)
Other
2011 Cop Hard T.V Series
(Producers: Jonathan auf der (Camera Assistant)
Heide, Oscar Redding) (DOP: Cameron Matheson)
2009 ALPHA60 Television Commercial
(Director: Stephen Carroll) (Camera Assistant)
(DOP: Adam Arkapaw)
2008 Message from the CEO Short Film
(Director: Nathan Phillips) (Script Supervisor)
2005 Just Jeremy 4 6 Short Film
(Director: Kelly West) (Director of Photography)