Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor has a diverse work experience in various roles. Matthew started their career as a Film Production Teacher at the Freestyle Academy of Communication Arts and Technology in 2014. Before that, they worked as a Video Director for the San Jose Giants in 2013. From 2003 onwards, Matthew worked as a Cartoonist, Animator, Writer, and Web Designer for Raccoon Toons, where they created an online comic strip and showcased their skills in various creative areas including cartooning, illustration, and web design. In 2006, they became a Videographer, Director, Producer, and Editor for Bluebird Videos, specializing in wedding videos, corporate videos, and short films. Matthew also has experience in teaching, having worked as a Summer Teacher at Pinewood School from 2011 to 2015 and as an Instructor at Fun With Media from 2011 to 2012, where they taught various art and digital media classes. Matthew also worked as a Videographer for Capture Me Videography from 2010 to 2012 and as a Project Temp for the Los Altos Town Crier from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, Matthew gained experience in the film industry as a Production Assistant for the movie "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" in 2009 and as a Video Intern for the San Francisco Giants in 2008, where they learned and participated in live video production.

Matthew Taylor began their education journey in 2002 by attending Utah State University. However, it is not specified whether they pursued a degree or field of study during this time. From 2006 to 2008, they attended De Anza College and obtained an A.A. and a Diploma in Film/TV with an Animation Emphasis. Finally, from 2008 to 2009, Matthew Taylor enrolled in the University of Utah, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Film Studies.