Mattews Di Nelson

Atlanta-based 1st Assistant Camera, Lens Technician and Film Photographer.

Working within the camera department for the past 8 years on a variety of genres, from commercials to musical, narrative feature films, and experimental editorial works.

Mattews has built a reputation as a creative, technically competent, hardworking camera assistant with special attention to detail when it comes to the art of camera.

He’s founded Filmmatt, an analog-focused camera house, offering modernized film cameras and cinema specialty.

With experience navigating between film and digital camera formats. His expertise extends from rare vintage mediums to the cutting-edge of camera the latest systems, combined with his interest in fine art and culture make him an invaluable asset to any production in leading a camera department.

Collaborated with production companies and brands that include Adidas, Air Jordan, Cactus Jack, Castrol, Chevrolet, Complex, Coca Cola, Delta, Disney, GMC, Genius Club, Hodinke, Jumpman, LVRN, Mercedes-Benz, NBC, Netflix, New Balance, Nike, North of Now, Northside, Nascar, Rockstar Energy, Shady Rays, Shark Ninja, Spotify, Stept Studios and many, many more.

  • Analog:

    ARRIFLEX 2C, 235, 435, 416.

    ARRICAM Lite and Studio.

    AATON XTR, Penelope and A-Minima.

    Panavision Millenium XL2, Panaflex Lightweight II and System 65.

    Digital:

    ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, ALEXA Classic, Amira.

    RED Komodo, Monstro, Helium, Gemini, Epic W, Epic Dragon, Scarlet.

    Canon C100, C100 MK II, C200, C300 MK I, C300 MK II, C500.

    Blackmagic Pocket 4K, 6K Pro, Ursa Mini 4.6k.

    Panasonic VARICAM LT.

    Sony Venice, Venice 2, FX3, FX6, FX9 and Rialto systems.

  • Lenses: Spherical and Anamorphic Zoom and Prime Lenses (Modern and Vintage).

    Cameras: Analog and Digital.

    Support/Stabilizers: DJI Ronin 2, RS2, Freefly Movi Pro, ARRI SRH-360, Cinegears RC Cart, Motion Impossible Agito.

    Modes: Hand Held, Studio, Steadicam, Techno/Jib, Russian Arm (U-crane), Process Trailer, Backpack and Helmet Setups.

    Other: Multi Camera Management/Planning, Wireless Video, Wireless Lens Control Systems, Continuous Distance Measurement Systems and much more.

  • Chayse Irvin ASC CSC,

    Chris Lew CSC

    Norm Li CSC

    Farhad Ghaderi

    Franklin Ricart

    Patrick Golan

    Marcell Rév

    Chris Fenner

    Ben Carey

    Jacob Bryan Hale

    Ben Goodman

    Justyn Moro

    Kristian Zuniga

    Marcello Peschiera

    Alex Allgood

    Charlie ‘Chuk’ Owens

    Russ Fraser

    David Okolo

    Lara Aqel

    Federico Tamburini

    Marcello Pancote

    Ayinde Anderson

    Daniel Brennan

    Edward Obed Martinez

    Scott Ray

    Madison McKamey

    Dawson Waters

    Larkin Donley

    Morgan Cooper

    J.D. Butler

    Christopher Ripley

    Nathan Regier

    Mike Koziel

    Brian Beckwith

    Joe Miller

    Chiao Chen

    Juan Maglione

    Dennis Grishnin

    Matthew Antonino

    Jairo ‘70’ Cruz

    Matt Clegg

    Alejandro Wilkins

    Andy Kugler

    Caleb Zorn

    Colin Quinn

    Brett Arndt

    Starr Whitesides

    Dylan Rucker

    Carmelo Varela

    Will De Sena

    Eric Hernandez

    Corey Jennings

    John Taggart

    Sam Brave

    Xiaolong Liu

Selected Art

Beyond the Endless Light Short-film

Directed by Salomon Lightelm, Cinematography by Farhad Ghaderi

Shot on Kodak 35mm Motion Picture Film, Developed and Scanned by Fotokem LA, Serviced by Panavision Woodland Hills

Mother, Couch (2024) Feature Film

Directed by Niclas Larsson, Cinematography by Chayse Irvin ASC, CSC

Shot on Kodak 35mm Motion Picture Film, Developed and Scanned by Kodak Film Lab, Serviced by Filmmatt

Travis Scott - 4x4

Directed by Gabriel Moses, Cinematography by Jake Gabbay

Shot on Kodak 16mm Motion Picture Film, Developed and Scanned by Kodak Film Lab ATL, Serviced by Filmmatt

Ad Council - Seize The Awkward PSA

Directed by Haya Waseem, Cinematography by Christopher Lew CSC

Shot on Kodak 35mm Motion Picture Film, Developed and Scanned by Kodak Film Lab, Serviced by Filmmatt

Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 1000

Directed by Walid Labri, Cinematography by Anna Franquesca-Solano AEC

Shot on Kodak 35mm, 16mm Motion Picture Film and mixed digital mediums, Developed and Scanned by Kodak Film Lab, Serviced by Filmmatt

Nike: Travis Scott x Cactus Air

Directed by Gabriel Moses, Cinematography by Jake Gabbay

Shot on Kodak 35mm Motion Picture Film, Developed and Scanned by Kodak Film Lab NY, Serviced by Filmmatt

Sahbabii - Show Off

Directed by Cole Bennett, Cinematography by Franklin Ricart

Shot on Kodak 16mm Motion Picture Film, Developed and Scanned by Kodak Film Lab, Serviced by Filmmatt

Travis Scott - Drugs You Should Try It

Directed by Jordan Hemingway, Cinematography by Norm Li, CSC

Shot on Kodak 16mm Motion Picture Film, Developed by Kodak Film Lab, Serviced by Filmmatt

Netflix: Uglies - Feature Film

Directed by McG, Cinematography by Xialong Liu

Shot on Digital Large Format, Serviced by Panavision.