Matthew Brunhofer
Creative Writer
RESUME
Education
Master of Fine Arts October 2015 (Valedictorian)
Creative Writing
Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL
Bachelor of Arts June 2012
Theatre & Dance
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Emphasis: Digital Filmmaking
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Minor: Film Studies
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA
Professional
Skills
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Final Draft Pro
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Final Cut Pro
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Twine
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Film and TV Scriptwriting
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Script Editing
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Critical Analysis
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Collaboration and Coverage
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Microsoft Office Suite
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OBS
Work​
experience​
Intern - Development Los Angeles, CA | August 2017 - Present
Aperture Entertainment
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Script Reader
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Assist with all aspects of Development
Writer February - August 2017
Theatre Unleashed
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Member of the writing team for "Camp Ragnarok," a six-part soap opera series.
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Writer March - July 2017
Vellowday
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Lead writer for the animated story "Eyes of Reyleon."
STAGE MANAGER Los Angeles, CA | 2016 - Present
Jaxx Educational Theatre School
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Leader of stage crew.
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In charge of preparing a show for weekly performances.
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Responsible for many important onstage and backstage elements, including child wrangling.
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Casts include 35+ middle and elementary school students.
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Weekly Duty: Transport show to a different school/location in the greater LA area.
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Hang and focus lights with lighting designer.
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Exert attentiveness and problem-solving skills, generating a smoother process overall.
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Make repairs on props, set pieces, and flats as they were needed.
ELECTRICIAN/TECHNICIAN Los Angeles, CA | 2016 - Present
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Lead Electrician for shows at various theaters in Los Angeles.
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Hung and focused lights based off Designer’s light plot.
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Assisted Designer with achieving his vision.
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Exerted attentiveness and problem-solving skills, generating a smoother process overall.
Film Crew Member Burbank, CA | January 2016 - March 2016
AMC Theaters: Burbank 16
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Be a prime example of Quickness, Cleanliness, and Friendliness
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Be attentive and professional with guests at all times.
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Run cash registers at concession stand and box office.
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Clean auditoriums and re-stock the Theater's materials as an Usher.
Intern - Content Writer November 2015 - January 2016
Left Hand Logistics/The Talent Sources
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Write a total of 300 unique biographies for athletes, celebrities, and motivational speakers.
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Send a Weekly Progress Report containing a minimum of 25 biographies.
Writer November 2015 - Present
FilmFad.com
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Write articles where the subjects are based in the world of Film & Television.
Writer November 2015 - Present
DaringPenguin.com
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Write positive articles on the best tourist spots in the USA and Japan.
Rehearsal Stage Manager Fredericksburg, VA | 2013 - 2014
Riverside Center: Dinner & Children's Theater
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Write rehearsal reports for director, stage crew, and designers.
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Responsible for all elements of rehearsal, including actors, props, space, and music.
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Note blocking, music cues, and scene layouts for entire show.
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Also worked as a Stage Manager, Backstage Technician, Actor, and Waiter at the same time.
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Work ethic sparked the creation of the Production Stage Manager position.
Set Medic Norfolk, VA | 2013
CBS Television Studios: Company Town
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In charge of all medical equipment and supplies.
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First to respond to any medical emergencies on set.