I am a visual storyteller and filmmaker with 14+ years of experience, recognized with multiple awards and a track record of reaching millions worldwide. I specialize in directing, shooting and editing documentary, branded and social content to deliver engaging stories with impact. I freelance as a shooter, editor and director for clients such as Guinness World Records, Mattel and Brave Bison. Notably, I directed the Rakuten Original documentary Rumeysa: Walking Tall (released 2023-12-21) and led Guinness World Records' video strategy across YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, growing audiences and defining the brand's visual language on a global scale. I’ve toured internationally and mentored junior editors and shooters.

Matthew Musson

I am a visual storyteller and filmmaker with 14+ years of experience, recognized with multiple awards and a track record of reaching millions worldwide. I specialize in directing, shooting and editing documentary, branded and social content to deliver engaging stories with impact. I freelance as a shooter, editor and director for clients such as Guinness World Records, Mattel and Brave Bison. Notably, I directed the Rakuten Original documentary Rumeysa: Walking Tall (released 2023-12-21) and led Guinness World Records' video strategy across YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, growing audiences and defining the brand's visual language on a global scale. I’ve toured internationally and mentored junior editors and shooters.

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I am a visual storyteller and filmmaker with 14+ years of experience, recognized with multiple awards and a track record of reaching millions worldwide. I specialize in directing, shooting and editing documentary, branded and social content to deliver engaging stories with impact.

I freelance as a shooter, editor and director for clients such as Guinness World Records, Mattel and Brave Bison. Notably, I directed the Rakuten Original documentary Rumeysa: Walking Tall (released 2023-12-21) and led Guinness World Records’ video strategy across YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, growing audiences and defining the brand’s visual language on a global scale. I’ve toured internationally and mentored junior editors and shooters.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead at Guinness World Records
August 1, 2014 - October 28, 2025
Senior video resource for Guinness World Records’ social channels; responsible for content strategy and data analysis; sole manager/strategist for the GWR YouTube channel, growing subscribers from 500k to 9m, and TikTok channel to 20m followers; oversee production including shooting, sound recording, editing and graphic asset creation; lead creative developing GWR’s visual storytelling style; directed international filming tours; pitched commissioned YouTube Originals series; manage Junior Editors and Shooters.
Video Editor at R&R Music
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Lead on promotional motion graphic explainer videos for online music platforms; shot interviews in Gibson Studios and Ferrara Buskers Festival; collaborated with designers and animators to develop motion graphics.
Camera Assistant at Olympic Broadcast Services
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Camera assistant for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Arena (Badminton); learned from broadcast professionals at the highest level; developed technical discipline in camera operation.
Video Editor at R&R Music
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014
Lead on promotional motion graphic explainer videos for online music platforms; shot interviews in Gibson Studios and Associazione 'Ferrara Buskers Festival'; collaborated with the company’s designers and animators to develop motion graphics abilities.
Freelance Shooter / Editor / Director at Freelance
December 1, 2025 - Present
Directing, shooting and editing content across documentary, branded and social formats. Directed feature-length Rakuten Original documentary Rumeysa: Walking Tall, released 2023-12-21.

Education

BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BA Film and Television Production (First Honours) at University of Westminster
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Camera Assistant/Operating workshops, Olympic Broadcast Services Training Program at Olympic Broadcast Services Training Program
January 1, 2011 - January 29, 2026
BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Television Production at University of Westminster
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
OBS Training Programme - Camera Operating Workshop at OBS Training Programme
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Olympic Broadcast Services Training Program - Camera Assistant/Operating workshops
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Camera Assistant/Operating workshops, Olympic Broadcast Services Training Program
January 1, 2011 - January 29, 2026
Best Undergraduate Entertainment — Talking Hands
January 1, 2013 - April 2, 2026
Director of Photography – Paul Calinescu Award for Best Documentary 'The Clown's Son' (Cinemaiubit Int'l)
January 1, 2012 - April 2, 2026
Competition Winner — 'Talking Hands' NAHEMI Eat Our Shorts
January 1, 2012 - April 2, 2026
Integrity (Quality) Award — Guinness World Records Staff Vote
January 1, 2012 - April 2, 2026
BBC 75th Anniversary Competition Winner
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other