About Reed W. Mattingly

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I recently graduated Miami University with a degree in Media and Communication and a co-major in film studies. I enjoy hanging out with friends and making short films. I do a lot of behind-the-scenes work, especially with camera operating, set decorating, sound design, and lighting. I do also occasionally work in front of the camera 

 I love the sense of community film sometimes offers, especially with Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ever since I watched some of the behind-the-scenes of those movies, I felt I needed to be in film. Some of the best people I've met I met on film sets. I would love the opportunity to give others similar experiences.

My goal is to produce enjoyable and sometimes educational films and create a fun environment while doing so.

Numerous famous filmmakers have given the advice of "just go shoot something," so that is what I am looking to do. I look to go out and make a short film once every couple of weeks. I aim to learn something during the process, but also have a good time.

I have written a few screenplays and have edited a number of short films using Davinci Resolve. I often get inspiration from media I enjoy or just having fun with my friends.

I would love to direct a fantasy movie some day. I am, to this day, still in awe of how close the cast of Lord of the Rings is 25 years after the first one came out, despite not knowing each other before shooting. I would love to build relationships like that some day.

I would also like to travel more, whether it be for film shoots or just personal. My family did a good job of allowing me to experience different parts of the country, now I would like to experience more of it on my own, if not more of the world.