MATTHEW LAURENCE BERKOWITZ
(516) 477-8380 [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT:
“Breaking and Entering into the Film Industry with Filmmaker Matthew Berkowitz" (1991-2002)
Continuously updated lecture and delivered for over 25 years at many Universities as well as the Cinema Arts Center in NY.
Acting Intensive Class Seminar Teacher, Pearl Studios (1990-Current)
An 8 hour acting work shop for the professional actor.
Creator of, “An evening With…” at Cinema Arts Center, NY (2012-Present)
First show with Dean Haspiel. New shows created and delivered with industry talent multiple times a year ongoing.
Rough Hewn Entertainment, NY (2000-Current)
President, Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director
Responsible for the creation, implementation, and managerial supervision of all work product generated by the company. Specialization in the production of documentary projects. Director/Co Producer of "The Sam Schoenfeld Story" based on the book "Play it Again Sam" authored by Stan Freidland. Advisor to local community photography and theatrical groups.
Professor of Film and Media, Five Town College, Dix Hills, NY (1998-2001)
Preparation of daily class plans covering, in part, materials associated with the history and evolution of the film industry and the medium’s impact on culture, social values, and political strategies.
Assistant Film Editor, NY NY (1990-1993)
Meticulous, competent and creative engagements in the editing of projects for HBO Films’ "Real Sex" series, Vahlkan Films’ "Frontier Boy" and Troma Films’ "Sargent Kabukiman.
Slippery (1992)
Writer, Director
Soot Happens (1990)
Co-Writer, Director
Industrial Film for Geico, Plainview, NY (1990)
Director
Industrial Film for Pepsico, Westchester, NY (1988)
Director
Small Time Louie (1988)
Writer, Director
Road Trip (1987)
Writer, Director
Michael Blinderman Acting Studios, NY (1987)
Acting Coach
Long Island University C.W. Post (1987)
Assistant to Professor of Editing
Nassau Community Collage (1987)
Directed Play, “When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder” for Graduating Acting Class
Milltope (1986)
Production Assistant, Melville, NY
Mediator / Interviewer / Lecturer, Cinema Arts Center, Huntington, NY (1986-Current)
Featured speaker for series of monthly lectures involving breaking and entering into the film industry. Considerations including aspects of self promotion, exposure, networking, agency, contracting and business budgeting. Creator of "show night with" varied personalities, including Dean Haspiel, comic illustrator. Future featured guest engagements in negotiations.
Advertising and Distribution Manager (1987-1994)
Blair Importers Fine Liquors, Lake Success, New York Implementation of company’s vision through use and distribution of point of sale displays.
The After Hours Film and Theater Company (1988)
Founder, Creator, Writer, and Actor
FILMS CREATED / SUBJECT OF:
Saving Sam (2014)
Subject of True-Life Documentary Currently In Pre-Production
Play It Again Sam (2008)
Producer, Director, Voice Over Artist
ACTING:
Christopher Columbus in New York (2007)
Cabbie
New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, NY (2006)
Two non-scripted first call hire appearing in commercial for opening season ticket sales.
U Direct (2006-2008)
Misc. Commercial work.
Spider Man 3 (2006)
Extra
Tribeca Film Festival, NY (2005)
Played Self in Nokia Commercial Screened at Tribeca Film Festival and successful performance as sales representative for Nokia products division.
Boy in a Bathtub (2005-2006)
Drunkard
Misc. Extra work for large productions (1990-Current)
VOICE OVER:
Film, “Play It Again Sam” (2001-2008)
Voice Over Artist for documentary.
(516) 477-8380 [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT:
“Breaking and Entering into the Film Industry with Filmmaker Matthew Berkowitz" (1991-2002)
Continuously updated lecture and delivered for over 25 years at many Universities as well as the Cinema Arts Center in NY.
Acting Intensive Class Seminar Teacher, Pearl Studios (1990-Current)
An 8 hour acting work shop for the professional actor.
Creator of, “An evening With…” at Cinema Arts Center, NY (2012-Present)
First show with Dean Haspiel. New shows created and delivered with industry talent multiple times a year ongoing.
Rough Hewn Entertainment, NY (2000-Current)
President, Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director
Responsible for the creation, implementation, and managerial supervision of all work product generated by the company. Specialization in the production of documentary projects. Director/Co Producer of "The Sam Schoenfeld Story" based on the book "Play it Again Sam" authored by Stan Freidland. Advisor to local community photography and theatrical groups.
Professor of Film and Media, Five Town College, Dix Hills, NY (1998-2001)
Preparation of daily class plans covering, in part, materials associated with the history and evolution of the film industry and the medium’s impact on culture, social values, and political strategies.
Assistant Film Editor, NY NY (1990-1993)
Meticulous, competent and creative engagements in the editing of projects for HBO Films’ "Real Sex" series, Vahlkan Films’ "Frontier Boy" and Troma Films’ "Sargent Kabukiman.
Slippery (1992)
Writer, Director
Soot Happens (1990)
Co-Writer, Director
Industrial Film for Geico, Plainview, NY (1990)
Director
Industrial Film for Pepsico, Westchester, NY (1988)
Director
Small Time Louie (1988)
Writer, Director
Road Trip (1987)
Writer, Director
Michael Blinderman Acting Studios, NY (1987)
Acting Coach
Long Island University C.W. Post (1987)
Assistant to Professor of Editing
Nassau Community Collage (1987)
Directed Play, “When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder” for Graduating Acting Class
Milltope (1986)
Production Assistant, Melville, NY
Mediator / Interviewer / Lecturer, Cinema Arts Center, Huntington, NY (1986-Current)
Featured speaker for series of monthly lectures involving breaking and entering into the film industry. Considerations including aspects of self promotion, exposure, networking, agency, contracting and business budgeting. Creator of "show night with" varied personalities, including Dean Haspiel, comic illustrator. Future featured guest engagements in negotiations.
Advertising and Distribution Manager (1987-1994)
Blair Importers Fine Liquors, Lake Success, New York Implementation of company’s vision through use and distribution of point of sale displays.
The After Hours Film and Theater Company (1988)
Founder, Creator, Writer, and Actor
FILMS CREATED / SUBJECT OF:
Saving Sam (2014)
Subject of True-Life Documentary Currently In Pre-Production
Play It Again Sam (2008)
Producer, Director, Voice Over Artist
ACTING:
Christopher Columbus in New York (2007)
Cabbie
New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, NY (2006)
Two non-scripted first call hire appearing in commercial for opening season ticket sales.
U Direct (2006-2008)
Misc. Commercial work.
Spider Man 3 (2006)
Extra
Tribeca Film Festival, NY (2005)
Played Self in Nokia Commercial Screened at Tribeca Film Festival and successful performance as sales representative for Nokia products division.
Boy in a Bathtub (2005-2006)
Drunkard
Misc. Extra work for large productions (1990-Current)
VOICE OVER:
Film, “Play It Again Sam” (2001-2008)
Voice Over Artist for documentary.
