Matthew Rumer

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About me

Born December 24th in Flint Michigan, where he graduated from Grand Blanc High School. His Music career began in the 4th grade, with Alto Saxophone. Throughout high school he played with the GBHS Marching band as well as the Wind Ensemble with Baritone Saxophone, which then became his main instrument. During high school he was also apart of the Flint Institute of Music and their Flint youth Wind Ensemble and the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra for four years, picking up the Clarinet, Violin, Piano, Guitar and Flute which he was able to play in a variety of Ensembles throughout his high school career. With his need to write music Matthew wrote his first Symphony called “Der Sönner Shinne Man” in 2005. With exceptional scores with Solo and Ensemble and State Solo, Matthew took his talent and love for music to Eastern Michigan University. Matthew finished his degree April 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media/Films studies with a Concentration in Film Studies and a Minor in German Language and Business. During his undergrad he was under the direction of Dr. Henry Aldrigde, Professor Keith Damron and Dr. John Cooper.

After graduation Matthew interviewed and hired with Paula Fournier to work as a third assistant director for his first film entitled "Sand Castles: A Story of Family and Tragedy" by Oceanus Pictures.

Now striving towards making more films and music videos, he has moved from a PA to 3rd AD and Scripty, to working with Hollywood as a Production Designer. With the love of traveling and meeting people, Matthew wants to start a company for aspiring artists to get outside the the US and travel to make their art for the world. Starting with Germany and Michigan.
Referees:
Cary Elwes
Paula Fournier
Dean Cain
Larry Lee
Bobby Blyle
Clenet Verdi Rose
Jordon Hodges
Felissa Rose
References Numbers as Needed only.
Additional information:
As of Nov 2013, Matthew was nominated for best film made in Michigan entitled "Holiday Miracle" for his role as Script Supervisor.

Won Best Picture For Detroit 48 Hour Film Festival 2016

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Skills

Secondary Job Title	Art Director
Job Titles	Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer, Screenwriter, Producer, Production Assistant (PA), Script Supervisor / Coordinator, Production Designer, Art Director, Props Master, Set Decorator, Prop Maker, Art Dept Assistant, Set Artist / Designer, Set Builder
Years in industry	6+ years