Hi, I'm Matt, a senior video editor and 2D animator, based in Brisbane (Aus), with over fifteen years of experience in advertising, television production, video game development, and sports media. Throughout my career I've been fortunate enough to work with global brands such as McDonalds, Volkswagen, Samsung, Tourism Australia, Qantas, IKEA, and 7/11, creating award-winning visual content. I have held senior positions at global ad agencies DDB, McCann and CHEP, as well as the Brisbane Lions AFL club, where I demonstrated my expertise in producing high-quality visual content for various media channels. My responsibilities have included editing TV commercials, online and social content, animations, hype reels and case studies - and everything in between.

Matthew Flinn

Hi, I'm Matt, a senior video editor and 2D animator, based in Brisbane (Aus), with over fifteen years of experience in advertising, television production, video game development, and sports media. Throughout my career I've been fortunate enough to work with global brands such as McDonalds, Volkswagen, Samsung, Tourism Australia, Qantas, IKEA, and 7/11, creating award-winning visual content. I have held senior positions at global ad agencies DDB, McCann and CHEP, as well as the Brisbane Lions AFL club, where I demonstrated my expertise in producing high-quality visual content for various media channels. My responsibilities have included editing TV commercials, online and social content, animations, hype reels and case studies - and everything in between.

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Hi, I’m Matt, a senior video editor and 2D animator, based in Brisbane (Aus), with over fifteen years of experience in advertising, television production, video game development, and sports media. Throughout my career I’ve been fortunate enough to work with global brands such as McDonalds, Volkswagen, Samsung, Tourism Australia, Qantas, IKEA, and 7/11, creating award-winning visual content. I have held senior positions at global ad agencies DDB, McCann and CHEP, as well as the Brisbane Lions AFL club, where I demonstrated my expertise in producing high-quality visual content for various media channels. My responsibilities have included editing TV commercials, online and social content, animations, hype reels and case studies - and everything in between.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor at CHEP Network
August 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Created award winning content across many mediums and clients, established best practice protocols, improved daily workflow and cross-department relationships, managed data & archival, and built internal production capabilities through new equipment purchases, contributing to revenue growth. Completed intensive leadership development course.
Senior Video Editor at DDB Australia
May 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Created award winning content across multiple mediums and clients (including Samsung, IKEA, Qantas, Officeworks, 7/11, Tourism Australia) and established functional remote workflow during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Senior Video Editor / Camera Operator at McCann Worldgroup
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025
Created award winning content for global clients (Nestle, Mastercard, Microsoft, LinkedIn). Advised on essential equipment upgrades to build internal production capabilities, contributing to revenue growth. Mentored junior team members on workflow and best practices. Presented department updates monthly.
Edit Assist at Seven Network
August 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
Ingested and organized daily media, transcoded and laid up footage with timecodes, and performed video/audio sync across multiple sources.
Video Editor / Videographer at Brisbane Lions AFL Club
October 1, 2014 - October 6, 2025
Created video content for media channels and partners (match highlights, player reels, music videos, sponsorship films); shot press and player interviews; set up and distributed live feeds of press conferences to AFL and media partners; directed in-studio shoots with players.
Sales Professional / Technician at Ted’s Camera Stores
February 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
Maintained extensive brand knowledge, consistently top performer in sales, troubleshooted hardware issues, completed film and digital printing training.
Production Manager at DuplicateIT
October 1, 2011 - October 6, 2025
Managed client communications, designed print and online artwork, scheduled job timelines, edited AV content, produced high-volume documents with proofing and color matching, managed casual staff and rosters.
Cinematic Editor at Krome Studios
October 1, 2010 - October 6, 2025
Created in-game cinematics by blending animations with cameras and effects; edited trailers, demos, and showreels; color-graded CGI sequences and performed VFX cleanup; managed daily workflow and liaised with senior leaders.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, TV and New Media Production / Animation) at Queensland University of Technology
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Queensland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre and Events at CUE20103
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Certificate III in Information Technology (Network Administration) at ICA30399
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
High School Diploma at Iona College, Lindum, QLD
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Qualifications

Intensive Leadership Development Course
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Other
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