Motaz Matar, Film and TV Director/Screenwriter

Motaz Matar

Film and TV Director/Screenwriter

Independent/Freelance

Location
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Education
Master's degree, Directing, Producing, Editing
Experience
17 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months

Film and TV Director/Screenwriter at Independent/Freelance
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since July 2006

Director's Works:

"Al Haya Sahla" - TV Promotion by Dr.Mohammed Nooh (2013)
"A Big Project" Promotional Video - (2012)
"Hayat FM" Radio Station Promotion ( 2011)
A.R.T (Arab Radio and Television Network), "Ohiboka Rabbi" TV Show Promo ( 2011)
A.R.T (Arab Radio and Television Network), "Ohiboka Rabbi" TV Show Teaser(s) ( 2011)
A.R.T (Arab Radio and Television Network), “School of Love” TV Show Teaser(s) ( 2010)
A.R.T (Arab Radio and Television Network), “Road To Mecca” TV Show Promo (2010)
Into the Night, Fiction (2010)
Light and Dark, Fiction, 15 min. (2009)
Paper Dreams, 4 min. (2009)
Salma Music Video, “JADAL” Rock Band (2009)
On the Side Road, 4 min.(2009)
The Table, Fiction, 5 min. (2009)
Music & Us, Documentary, 5 min. (2009)
Behind the Door, Fiction, 24 min. (2009)
Lumiere Project, 1 min. (2008)
Minister of Peanuts, Documentary, 5 min. (2007)
Misunderstood, Fiction, 18 min. (2007)
Your way to my heart, Fiction, 4 min. (2006)

Senior Promotions Producer & Director at Arab Radio and Television Network
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since June 2011

• Designed the various promotional materials for the ART network Channels
• Maintained a check on the script and the sound effects of the promo ensured that it is accordance to the broadcasting standards
• Developed the promo by writing scripts, produced video and audio spots
• Selected the music to be played and incorporated the necessary voice over and graphic elements.
• Designated work to various personnel of the production units.
• Created the projects by using non-linear editing platform and assisted the editors to get the final cut.
• Ensured that the promo contains all the necessary information, which will help in getting the customer to the product.
• Prepared the schedule for the production and ensured that the work is done in accordance to the same to meet all the deadlines.

Teacher/Lecturer at University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since February 2014

Teacher/Lecturer for Design and Multimedia at the University of Sharjah, School of Fine Arts and Design.

Running the Multimedia course in College of Fine Arts and Design for Graphic Design and Multimedia Program. I lecture on Screenwriting, Directing, Editing, Producing, Cinematography, and Sound. Student's producing over 12 short films in a semester course. Conducting Weekly Directing workshops, Moderating Movie screening and Discussions.

Production Assistant at Fair Game Feature Film By Doug Liman
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2009 to July 2009

• Worked with the Production team during the pre-production and planning phase
prior to principle photography.
• Assisted the Production team on set, and during the production phase.
• Maintained safety and Hazard during the shooting.
• Communicated with the Assistant Director and Production team to ensure the communication between the crew members.

Education

Master's degree, Directing, Producing, Editing
  • at Red Sea Institute for Cinematic Arts
  • May 2010

Masters of Fine Arts, Directing, Producing and Editing concentrations.

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
  • at Petra University
  • January 2008

Petra University B.A, Graphic Design, 2003 - 2008

Specialties & Skills

Avid Media Composer
Final Cut Pro
Creative Writing
After Effects
Premiere
Directing
Ediiting
Photography
Screenwriting

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Royal Film Commission of Jordan
  • Active Filmmaker
  • July 2006

Training and Certifications

Workshop Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2011
Valid Until:
April 2011
Documentary Workshop with Lisa Liman & Micheal Renov (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2007
Valid Until:
March 2007
Workshop Certficate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2006
Valid Until:
July 2006
A 3 week Professional Development Program for Jordanian Filmmakers to the United States (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2008
Valid Until:
April 2008
Workshop Cerfiticate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2007
Valid Until:
October 2007
Workshop Cerfiticate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
Valid Until:
June 2009