I am an MA Filmmaking graduate with excellent communication skills and a passion for storytelling through visual media. Based in Dubai, I have gained diverse experiences and honed my craft by working on various projects from short films to promotional videos.…

Ria Rachel Mathews

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I am an MA Filmmaking graduate with excellent communication skills and a passion for storytelling through visual media. Based in Dubai, I have gained diverse experiences and honed my craft by working on various projects from short films to promotional videos.…

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I am an MA Filmmaking graduate with excellent communication skills and a passion for storytelling through visual media. Based in Dubai, I have gained diverse experiences and honed my craft by working on various projects from short films to promotional videos.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Videographer/Video Producer (Student Film) at The Sheffield Private School - Dubai
October 1, 2015 - Present
Produced a short documentary / corporate video covering the school’s visit to a labour camp for World Food Day.
Videographer/Video Producer at The Sheffield Private School - Dubai
February 1, 2016 - Present
Scripted, directed, filmed and edited a promotional video showcasing the school’s sixth form course. Used for open days.
Digital Content Producer, Videographer, Photographer at Bina Mathews Consulting FZE
December 1, 2017 - Present
Produce online content, including images, videos and basic graphics. Handle media coverage for company events and workshops.
Videographer/Video Editor at Murdoch University Dubai
September 1, 2018 - Present
University Promotional Video: Worked with a team to produce a promotional video showcasing the university’s faculty.
Videographer/Director/Editor at Dubai-based Music Centre / Local musician YouTube channel
December 1, 2018 - Present
Directed/filmed/edited music videos for a locally-based musician’s YouTube channel.
Video Production and Editing at Granteq LLC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Producing promotional and corporate videos for the company’s social media pages.
Album Art Design at Dubai-based musician
May 1, 2020 - Present
Designed the cover art for a Dubai-based musician’s song release.
Trailer Editor / Film Montage Designer at Book Launch Project
April 1, 2019 - Present
Conceptualised and edited a film montage for the launch of 'Indian Cinema Beyond Bollywood: The New Independent Cinema Revolution' (book launch trailer).
Student Film Director at Sheffield Private School
October 1, 2020 - Present
Directed a short documentary for World Food Day.
Promotional Director at Granite LLC
April 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Produced a promotional video for the company's new services.
Digital Content Creator at Murdoch University Dubai
August 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Created video content for university events and social media.

Education

IGCSEs at The Sheffield Private School - Dubai
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
AS Levels at The Sheffield Private School - Dubai
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Bachelor in Media (major in Screen Production) at Murdoch University Dubai
September 1, 2016 - April 30, 2019
MA Filmmaking at London Film Academy
October 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor in Media at Murdoch University Dubai
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2019

Qualifications

ABRSM Grade 8 Piano
December 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 My Funny Valentine - Song Cover Music Video
    Directed, shot and edited the video for this cover of Frank Sinatra's 'My Funny Valentine'. video filmdirector videoeditor musicvideo…
    uniE608 NCT-U 90's Love - District 9 Dance Cover
    A music video I filmed and edited for Dubai-based dance crew 'District 9'. video filmdirector videoeditor musicvideo dancecover kpop dubai…
    uniE608 Come Inside of My Heart - Music Video
    A music video I directed, filmed and edited for a song cover of IV of Spade's 'Come Inside of My Heart', by a Dubai-based musician. video filmdirector videoeditor musicvideo greenscreen…
    uniE608 Feeling Good - Muse Cover
    I worked on this musical collaboration as a colourist. video videoeditor colourist colourgrading…
    uniE621 Black and White Portrait 3
    Custom portrait shot and edited by me. photo photographer freelancephotographer blackandwhite portrait portraitphotography…
    uniE621 Black and White Portrait 2
    Custom portrait shot and edited by me. photo photographer freelancephotographer blackandwhite portrait portraitphotography…
    uniE621 Black and White Portrait
    Custom portraits shot and edited by me. photo photographer freelancephotographer blackandwhite portrait portraitphotography…
    uniE608 House of Lords Book Launch - Trailer
    I created and edited a film montage which was an integral component of a book launch event at the House of Lords, British Parliament to commemorate Indian Cinema Beyond Bollywood: The New Independent Cinema Revolution (Ashvin Devasundaram, Routledge 2018) - the world's first edited anthology on the topic. Screened to attendees at the event, as a part of the 21st UK Asian Film Festival 2019, the montage has also been appreciated by audiences at Queen Mary University of London and beyond. video videoeditor trailer filmfest booklaunch…
    uniE621 Commissioned Edit
    Created with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. photo designer photoshopartist imagemanipulation photoediting digitalcollage digitalpainting customedits commissionedart photoshop lightroom…
    uniE621 Commisioned Art Piece
    was commissioned by my client to create this piece for her lovely little girl 😄. I love developing custom pieces, but this one in particular was a joy to design! Created with a combination of supplied images and digital painting. photo designer photoshopartist imageeditor photoediting digitalcollage digitalpainting.…
    uniE621 Serenity
    Created with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Available as prints and merchandise on: https://www.twine.net/signin https://www.twine.net/signin https://www.twine.net/signin…