1. PERSONAL BRAND EXPLORATION
Matthew Bambo
Project & Portfolio I: Week 1
February 5th, 2023

2. At thirteen years old my parents gifted me a
fourth generation iPod Touch. This gift changed
the course of my life, enabling the discovery of a
deeply rooted passion - cinematography. Through
the creation of content, photography and
videography, I found the value of storytelling.
Memories are the preservation of life. As a
cinematographer, I see cameras as the tools in
which we, as humans, preserve these memories.
My goal is to facilitate the preservation of
memories through creating
fi
lms that will
resonate through generations.
IDENTITY

3. PROFESSION
Potential Job Titles:
• Master Control Operator
• Videographer
• Production Technician
MAVERICK - My approach to work is
to push creative limits through
multiple levels of planning and
research in order to deliver the best
fi
nal product possible.
Camera Operator for Film Industry
Picture Relevant
to Your Industry
Goes Here

4. Film Producers & Directors
TARGET AUDIENCE
Ali Afshar
Outreach Plan:
• I will perform research on Mr. Afshar’s past works and
company mission in order to better understand his vision.
• I will email/text Mr. Afshar to introduce myself with a brief
overview of my passion and goals.
• I will follow up with Mr. Afshar after a week if no response is
given.
President at ESX
Entertainment
Hugo Arellano
Outreach Plan:
• I will research Mr. Arellano’s company to understand his
perspective on art and how it relates to theatrical
performances.
• I will contact Mr. Arellano via LinkedIn and provide links to
previous works I have accomplished to showcase my
abilities.
• I will follow up with Mr. Arellano after a few days if no
response is given.
Art Director at Theatrical
Arts International
Soudabeh Moradian
Outreach Plan:
• I will examine Sahara Pictures as a company and media
provider to better recognize its mission.
• I will reach out to Ms. Moradian via LinkedIn and re-
introduce myself as a cinematography enthusiast.
• I will follow up with Ms. Moradian after a week if no
response is given.
Producer at Sahara Pictures LLC

5. GOALS
Short Term: (Immediately After Graduation, 2024)
• Create a large list of 25+ works to create brand credibility
‣ During my college education I will produce & direct ten to
fi
fteen
fi
lms yearly, increasing my list of works by an
average of 166.5% each year.
Mid Term: (2025-2027)
• Master of Science in Imaging Science - Rochester, New York
‣ I will further my business pro
fi
ts by 25% each year by
investing in new equipment and leasing a facility to enable
business growth and promote high quality content.
Long Term: (2027-2072)
• Ph.D. in Film & Digital Media - Santa Cruz, California & Active
involvement in the Los Angeles Film Industry
‣ I will further my involvement in the
fi
lm industry by
pursuing active attendance in local
fi
lm festivals, attempt
membership in the American Society of Cinematographers,
and graduate with a doctorate in Film & Digital Media.

6. SKILLS ANALYSIS
Notable Skills & Current Pro
fi
ciencies:
Notable Skills REQUIRED in TRADE & Current Pro
fi
ciencies:
Camera Operation
SOFT
HARD
Novice / Adept / Expert
Visual Composition Novice / Adept / Expert
Situational Awareness Novice / Adept / Expert
Communication Novice / Adept / Expert
Camera Maintenance & Troubleshooting
SOFT
HARD
Novice / Adept / Expert
Video Editing Novice / Adept / Expert
Problem Solving Novice / Adept / Expert
Critical Thinking Novice / Adept / Expert

7. I help creatives express their vision through
engaging visual content.
PROMISE

8. CREDENTIALS
Work Experience:
• Production Assistant, Cine Gear Expo - 2019
• Camera Operator, SelfMayd Studios - 2019
• Cinematographer,“One Eye Open”- 2023
Education:
• Electronic Field Production,The Art Institute
of North Hollywood (2018)
• Intermediate Screenwriting, The Art Institute
of North Hollywood (2019)
• Entertainment Business, B.S., Full Sail University (2024)
Awards:
• Director & Cinematographer for 5 Music
Videos from various independent artists
• Founder, Practiced Pictures
Picture Relevant
to Your Industry
Goes Here

9. COMPETITION
Matthew Bambo
Industry Experience:
• Cinematographer, Director, Editor (2018
- Present)
Education:
• Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, B.S., The Art Institute
of North Hollywood (2017-2019)
• Entertainment Business, B.S., Full Sail University (2022-2024)
Leadership Experience:
• Senior Video Technician
• Director
Skills and Pro
fi
ciencies:
• Video Production - 6 endorsements
• Video Post Production — 4 endorsements
• Cinematography - 3 endorsements
Stephan Ochwat
Overall Online Presence:
• 184 connections, banner image customized, professional
headshot, detailed pro
fi
le, no published articles, unknown
activity on other social media, LinkedIn pro
fi
le is
customized.
• Grade: Superior, 80 out of 100
Industry Experience:
• Cinematographer, Director, Editor (2015
- Present)
Education:
• Social and Behavior Science, A.S., Santa Monica College
(2007 - 2013)
• Video Production, A.S., The Art Institute of California - Los
Angeles (2014 - 2015)
Leadership Experience:
• Camera Operator
• Director
Skills and Pro
fi
ciencies:
• Scriptwriting - 4 endorsements
• Adobe Premiere Pro - 3 endorsements
• Camera Operation - 2 endorsements
Overall Online Presence:
• 46 connections, banner image customized, professional
headshot, mildly detailed pro
fi
le, no published articles,
inactive on other social media, LinkedIn pro
fi
le is
customized.
• Grade: Average, 65 out of 100

10. COMPETITION
Matthew Bambo
Industry Experience:
• Cinematographer, Director, Editor (2018
- Present)
Education:
• Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, B.S., The Art
Institute of North Hollywood (2017-2019)
• Entertainment Business, B.S., Full Sail University
(2022-2024)
Leadership Experience:
• Video Editor
• Cinematographer
Skills and Pro
fi
ciencies:
• Photography - 2 endorsements
• Music Video Production — 1 endorsements
• Cinematography - 1 endorsement
Aditya Gupta
Overall Online Presence:
• 500+ connections, banner image customized, professional
headshot, detailed pro
fi
le, published articles, unknown
active on other social media, LinkedIn pro
fi
le is customized.
• Grade: Superior, 85 out of 100
Industry Experience:
• Cinematographer, Director, Editor (2015
- Present)
Education:
• Business Administration, B.S., Manipal University Jaipur
(2021)
• One Year Cinematography Program, New York Film Academy
(2021)
Leadership Experience:
• Camera Operator
• Director
Skills and Pro
fi
ciencies:
• Scriptwriting - 4 endorsements
• Adobe Premiere Pro - 3 endorsements
• Camera Operation - 2 endorsements
Overall Online Presence:
• 46 connections, banner image customized, professional
headshot, mildly detailed pro
fi
le, no published articles,
inactive on other social media, LinkedIn pro
fi
le is
customized.
• Grade: Average, 65 out of 100

11. BRAND POSITION
For creatives who seek visual content, I provide video
content tailored to your legacy because your history
is de
fi
ned by how you are remembered.
“MAVERICK”

12. NETWORKING & MARKETING
Industry Events & Organizations
• Florida Film Works, Film & Actors Panel
‣ 10.16.22 | ENZIAN THEATER
Digital Marketing
• Primary Content: I will produce music videos, short
fi
lms,
experimental
fi
lms, and actively post behind the scenes photos
and videos of each project.
• Primary Tools: 3 times a week I will post photos & videos via
Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Website: I will use my digital portfolio website as a medium to
amplify my works and allowing for current and potential clients to
have access to online booking.

13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentor
• Ali Afshar, President of ESX Entertainment (2023 - Present)
Formal Education
• Entertainment Business, B.S., Full Sail University (2022-2024)
• Imaging Science, M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
(2025 - 2027)
• FIlm and Digital Media, Ph.D., University of California, Santa
Cruz (2027-2031)
Technical Skills
• Cinematography - Practiced Pictures, APRIL 2023
• Pre-Production Planning - Practiced Pictures, APRIL 2023
• Digital Marketing - Practiced Pictures, APRIL 2023
Soft Skills
• Communication - Practiced Pictures, APRIL 2023
• Schedule Organization - Practiced Pictures, APRIL 2023
• Dependablitiy- Practiced Pictures, APRIL 2023

14. Matthew Bambo
You know how most independent video companies
create content that is generic and boring? Well, what I do
is tell your story because you are unique, unique and have a legacy that should
be ampli
fi
ed. In fact, through my cinematography I have made talented artists
feel proud of their vision with over 85% of them obtaining brand growth and
popularity after publishing the content I help them create.
“

15. REFERENCES
“27-4031.00 - Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion
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summary/27-4031.00.
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“Biography.” ESX ENTERTAINMENT,
www.esxproductions.com/ali-afshar-bio. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.
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“About.” CalTheater, www.theatricalarts.com/about. Accessed 5
Feb. 2023.
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“Who We Are.” Sahara Pictures, saharapictures.net/who-we-are.
Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.
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Bambo, Matthew. “Matthew Bambo’s LinkedIn.” LinkedIn,
www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bambo-16aa27129. Accessed 5
Feb. 2023.
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Ochwat, Stephan. “Stephan Ochwat’s LinkedIn.” LinkedIn,
www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-ochwat-00964991. Accessed 5
Feb. 2023.
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Gupta, Aditya. “Aditya Gupta’s LinkedIn.” LinkedIn,
www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-gupta-2002. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.
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