About me
Matthew Manalo — a Cinematographer and Video producer based in Southern California.
Matthew graduated with his Bachelor's of Arts in Cinema & Television Arts from California State University, Fullerton. He has over 5 years of experience producing content from marketing campaigns, event coverage, sports, documentary, and student short-films. Applying his background in film, social media content, and event recaps, Matthew aims to tell stories that help inform and give insight to others watching his content.
From his work winning an award, to being screened at "one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States", Matthew is passionate about creating and he wants to share what he makes with the world.
Matthew's attention to detail is what helps him stand out as a creator. He values collaboration and consistent communication to make sure that everyone he works with is on the same page. He is organized making sure that whatever task is at hand, gets done quickly without the loss of quality.
What I do
Event Coverage
Matthew has experience in event coverage from conferences, concerts, and celebrations. Same-day social cuts, highlight reels, and full-length edit delivery.
Promotional Video
Matthew has worked on numerous campaigns from concert promos, social justice campaigns, and event save the dates.
Short Films
Matthew has experience as a DP and 1st AC, having films screened at Newport Beach Film Festival.
Spec Work
High-concept spec commercials built to showcase creative and technical range. Conception, production, and finishing — designed to open doors and land the next job.
Post Production
Full post workflow including color grading in DaVinci Resolve, sound design and mix, motion graphics in After Effects, and multi-format delivery for every platform.
Creative Direction
With a background in film, Matthew's creative process involves an extensive pre-production workflow starting from writing a script, creating a shot-list, storyboarding, location scouting, and gear prep.