Here is a portfolio of film work made throughout my university career. I wrote, edited and composed music for almost all of the projects on here and often directed/produced as well. Please see the credits of each film for specific details on production roles. If you would like to see more, please drop me an email!

An imaginative, young boy goes on a quest to slay the monster that poisoned his dad: cancer.
Winner of the Robert McKee award for best film at Regent’s University 2019.

A lonely magpie goes on a quest to save her nest from destruction and make friends so she never has to be alone again.


From my likes/dislikes, personality, and my social life to my travel history, values, struggles, hopes and dreams... This is Calistus-Jay Dermot Matthews. This is me!

Animated Short Horror Film based on the Japanese Folk Tale "Kuchisake-Onna" ("Slit-Mouthed Woman").

Director and Presenter: Omar Blake-Dafaalla.
Researcher and Editor: CJ Matthews.
Camera and Lighting: Maria Ekelund.
Producer and Sound: Lucy Barton.

Music video for the original song "Run Away". Vocal Version coming soon!
Director - CJ Matthews
Nancy Xiong - Camera Operator
Cat Marcy - Production Manager
Lucy Barton - Assistant Director

Content for 'Buddy Up' an app that allows you to find people in your local area who love the same artists as you for if you need someone to have that extra concert ticket or if you just wanna find some new buddies!
Written and Music Composed by CJ Matthews.
Directed and Produced by Carlijn Hoogstad.
Market Research by Asiha Odoffin.
Market Penetration by Delisa Hernandez.

Commercial for 'Buddy Up' an app that allows you to find people in your local area who love the same artists as you for if you need someone to have that extra concert ticket or if you just wanna find some new buddies!
Written by CJ Matthews.
Directed by Carlijn Hoogstad.
Market Research by Asiha Odoffin.
Market Penetration by Delisa Hernandez.

Photograph music video.
Written By - CJ Matthews and Taylor Costes
Directed By - Carlijn Hoogstad
Cinematography By - Taylor Costes
Starring - Dominique Massad, Carlijn Hoogstad, Maximus Hugo, CJ Matthews

Advert for a branch of Childline dedicated to helping young mothers take care of their children, since kids should not be taking care of other kids alone.

Short film about a girl named Cassie who performs a seancé that goes wrong.