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Matthew McKinney

Screenwriter, Voiceover Actor, Film Editor

Specific Role Interest(s): Production Assistant, Screenwriter

Matthew McKinney

  • Location: Anaheim, California
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    Mission / Career Statement

    I want to write the next great fantasy/sci-fi epic brimming with escapist traits that are grounded into a diamond by relatable, conflict-prone characters.

      Education

    • Degree/Certificate: Associate of Arts
    • School/Program: Fullerton College
    • Graduation Date: May 2019
    • Degree/Certificate: Bachelor of Arts
    • School/Program: California State University-Fullerton
    • Graduation Date: January 2021
    • Degree/Certificate: Professional Program in Screenwriting
    • School/Program: University of California, Los Angeles
    • Graduation Date: June 2024
    • Degree/Certificate: Become a Game Writer
    • School/Program: ELVTR
    • Graduation Date: March 2026

      Professional Skills

    • Technical Skills: Adobe Suite, Adobe Premier Pro, Video Editing
    • Professional Skills: Creative writing, organization, story planning, proofreading, voice acting, fact-checking, interpersonal communication, videography, analysis, photography, graphics layout, critical thinking, teamwork, attention to detail, administrative assistance, film history...
    • Languages Spoken: English

      Experience

      Top 3 Experiences

    • Receptionist and Video/Photography Editor for Heroes Hall at OC Fairgrounds
    • Concessions Hawker for Legends Hospitality at Angel Stadium
    • Writer/Editor for CultureSlate, a blog and social media site that focuses on franchise entertainment

      • Internships

    • Company: Entertainment Lab
      Position: Assistant
      Year(s): 2021
      Description: Facilitated emails for registered acting talent to audition for entertainment/commercial roles and performed script coverage for company manager.
    • Company: Newport Beach Film Festival
      Position: Newsletter, Assistant Programmer, and Theatre Operations
      Year(s): 2022
      Description: Wrote topical newsletters sent to OC Film Society subscribers. Assisted in theater operations & sound programming during the film festival.

      • Awards + REcognitions

    • Rank of Eagle Scout for the Boy Scouts of America (2015)
    • Outstanding Screenplays Shorts Competition (2022), Quarterfinalist