Relaxed, real and professional — film making that lets your story breathe
I’m a documentary filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, originally from the UK, who spent much of my career working in Sydney and Melbourne. Recently, I’ve embraced a new chapter, relocating to rural Queensland, eager to explore this vibrant landscape and its communities.
Working as a one-person filmmaker means I bring a personal, low-key approach to every project. I believe the best stories come to life when people feel relaxed and themselves — not overwhelmed by a large crew or a scripted setup. By filming, interviewing, and editing personally, I get to know each story deeply and help it shine with authenticity and heart.
I’m passionate about creating films that celebrate the real people behind rural businesses, capturing the unique culture, challenges, and triumphs that make this region special. Whether you’re a small enterprise or a community initiative, my goal is to help you tell your story in a way that connects, inspires, and drives real impact.
Based in Toowoomba and covering the South West of QLD and beyond.
BIO
1988-1992- BA in Humanities majoring in Film and Media Studies at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.
1993-1994- Production Assistant, Film and TV production, Hollywood, CA, USA.
1995-1998- Assistant Photographer, to fashion and portrait photographers, mostly studio work in Sydney, Australia.
1998-2008- Photo Journalist, News LTD, Sydney.
2008-Present- I have been a Sydney based freelance photographer and film maker working in a variety of genre’s including: Documentary, Events, Portraits, Fashion, Corporate. The last 10 years has seen the film making side of my business grow enormously and I both shoot and edit.
Press [links]- Matt Reed "I shoot people" The Stable.
The Blackmail “LA Gear”
Clients: Trenery, Everlight Radiology, harrion.ai, Annalise.ai, GQ, TripADeal, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Dumbo Feather, VOGUE, Australian Creative Magazine, SMH, Black Magazine, Clemenger BBDO, Australian Style, Brighte, Chasing Albert, LEVIS, Six Wolves, Little Village Creative.
Awards: Head on Portrait prize.
Exhibitions: “Ordinary things” Street photography
Drivers Licence: Current NSW Driving Licence.
Drone Pilot licence: CASA RPA operator accreditation.
Insurance: Current public liability insurance.