I am an Emmy Award-winning producer with over 20 years of experience leading video, commercial, and documentary productions. My expertise lies in driving projects from concept through completion, managing budgets, leading diverse teams, and delivering results under tight deadlines. I have worked across various formats including remote, hybrid, and on-location productions while optimizing workflows and tools to meet client objectives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to produce content for national brands, nonprofits, and creative agencies, crafting creative strategies that balance flexibility with production timelines. I am passionate about supporting teams with clear leadership and innovative production solutions across distributed environments.

Matthew Trandel

I am an Emmy Award-winning producer with over 20 years of experience leading video, commercial, and documentary productions. My expertise lies in driving projects from concept through completion, managing budgets, leading diverse teams, and delivering results under tight deadlines. I have worked across various formats including remote, hybrid, and on-location productions while optimizing workflows and tools to meet client objectives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to produce content for national brands, nonprofits, and creative agencies, crafting creative strategies that balance flexibility with production timelines. I am passionate about supporting teams with clear leadership and innovative production solutions across distributed environments.

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I am an Emmy Award-winning producer with over 20 years of experience leading video, commercial, and documentary productions. My expertise lies in driving projects from concept through completion, managing budgets, leading diverse teams, and delivering results under tight deadlines. I have worked across various formats including remote, hybrid, and on-location productions while optimizing workflows and tools to meet client objectives.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to produce content for national brands, nonprofits, and creative agencies, crafting creative strategies that balance flexibility with production timelines. I am passionate about supporting teams with clear leadership and innovative production solutions across distributed environments.

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Work Experience

Owner / Executive Producer at Trandel Media
December 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Delivered production services in remote, hybrid, and on-location formats, optimizing tools and workflows to meet client objectives. Led all aspects of production for commercials, branded content, docu-style videos, podcasts, and live events. Managed pre-production, budgeting, scheduling, on-set operations, and post-production workflows using cloud-based collaboration platforms. Produced content for nonprofits such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and community outreach campaigns. Developed creative strategies balancing flexibility with tight production timelines across distributed teams.
Owner / Executive Producer at Trandel Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered production services in remote, hybrid, and on-location formats, optimizing tools and workflows to meet client objectives. Led all aspects of production for commercials, branded content, docu-style videos, podcasts, and live events. Managed pre-production, budgeting, scheduling, on-set operations, and post-production workflows using cloud-based collaboration platforms. Produced content for nonprofits such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and community outreach campaigns. Developed creative strategies balancing flexibility with tight production timelines across distributed teams.
Director of Production at PXG / Big Yam Agency
May 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Operated in a hybrid model, leading on-site shoots while managing post-production, vendor communication, and approvals remotely. Oversaw video and photo production across U.S. and international locations, including remote teams and external vendors. Managed multimillion-dollar budgets and coordinated cross-functional internal and external teams. Supervised remote post-production workflows including editing, color, and VFX to ensure final delivery met brand standards. Supported corporate marketing, e-commerce, and influencer campaigns with flexible production solutions.
Producer / Production Manager / Production Coordinator at True Story Films
December 31, 2015 - September 3, 2025
Managed commercial and branded content shoots with distributed teams and in-studio crews. Led production logistics in both on-location and in-office environments, adapting operations based on project scale. Collaborated with agencies, directors, and vendors to execute end-to-end deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies – Business and Mass Communication at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail