Matthew Barton

Versatile film and audio-visual professional with hands-on experience across art direction, producing and live broadcast production. Currently leads technical AV operations for weekly live-streamed productions, combining creative storytelling from short-film work with practical, real-time production management. Reliable, quick to learn new systems, and comfortable taking ownership under pressure — looking to bring that same energy to a production role within a film company.

Audio & Visual Technician (Vice Head) - Greenwich Seventh-day Adventist Church - London

• Operate and manage cameras, sound desk, monitor speakers and instruments for weekly live-streamed services broadcast on YouTube
• Take a lead role (Vice Head) coordinating a small AV team, planning coverage and running the technical side of each live production
• Handle real-time troubleshooting during live broadcasts, keeping audio and visual output consistent under time pressure
• Manage equipment setup, sound mixing and multi-camera operation on a recurring weekly schedule

Art Director

(2020 - 2020)

Disconnect (Short Film)

• Worked with the DOP to set a dark, moody visual tone through lighting, colour palette and set dressing
• Designed supporting graphics — newspapers, mocked-up phone apps — to help carry the story visually

Art Director

(2020 - 2020)

Steps (Short Film)

• Reworked an Italian gang narrative into a London setting, sourcing period-appropriate costumes and props
• Scouted and secured location spaces suited to choreographed dance sequences, keeping costume and movement as the visual focus

Producer

(2019 - 2019)

The Moments She Never Had (Short Film)

• Produced a short film tackling anti-bullying and harassment themes, coordinating cast, crew and external partner support
• Delivered an extended director's cut following the film's strong reception

Producer

(2018 - 2018)

Night (Short Film)

• Secured filming permissions in religious venues for a horror short, managing access and logistics as producer
• Sourced and managed lighting equipment to support the DOP in achieving atmospheric low-light cinematography

Flexible & Temporary Work - Coople - London

(2022 - 2022)

Dance Assistant - Greenwich Dance - London

(2013 - 2014)

Publishing Assistant - BMJ Group - London

(2012 - 2012)

BA (Hons) - Film - Middlesex University (2018 - 2021)

BTEC Level 3 - Creative Media Production - Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (2016 - 2018)