Hi, I’m Matthew J. Thornton, a film editor, filmmaker, and storytelling strategist with 10+ years of experience across documentary, commercial, and digital media. I founded Griffin Co Productions and lead projects from concept through final delivery, focusing on story-first, documentary-driven storytelling. I’ve led post-production on Ullberg: Winds in the Sails, shaping narrative, pacing, and editorial decisions to meet PBS broadcast standards. I also designed editorial workflows across Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and I apply AI-assisted workflows to support visual development, iterative editing, and creative problem-solving. I collaborate closely with clients, partners, and creative teams to translate vision into clear, compelling media. I focus on narrative structure, pacing, and editorial decision-making, with a clear, structured approach to creative evaluation, workflow design, and constructive feedback that helps teams grow.

Matthew J. Thornton

Hi, I’m Matthew J. Thornton, a film editor, filmmaker, and storytelling strategist with 10+ years of experience across documentary, commercial, and digital media. I founded Griffin Co Productions and lead projects from concept through final delivery, focusing on story-first, documentary-driven storytelling. I’ve led post-production on Ullberg: Winds in the Sails, shaping narrative, pacing, and editorial decisions to meet PBS broadcast standards. I also designed editorial workflows across Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and I apply AI-assisted workflows to support visual development, iterative editing, and creative problem-solving. I collaborate closely with clients, partners, and creative teams to translate vision into clear, compelling media. I focus on narrative structure, pacing, and editorial decision-making, with a clear, structured approach to creative evaluation, workflow design, and constructive feedback that helps teams grow.

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Hi, I’m Matthew J. Thornton, a film editor, filmmaker, and storytelling strategist with 10+ years of experience across documentary, commercial, and digital media. I founded Griffin Co Productions and lead projects from concept through final delivery, focusing on story-first, documentary-driven storytelling. I’ve led post-production on Ullberg: Winds in the Sails, shaping narrative, pacing, and editorial decisions to meet PBS broadcast standards. I also designed editorial workflows across Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and I apply AI-assisted workflows to support visual development, iterative editing, and creative problem-solving. I collaborate closely with clients, partners, and creative teams to translate vision into clear, compelling media.

I focus on narrative structure, pacing, and editorial decision-making, with a clear, structured approach to creative evaluation, workflow design, and constructive feedback that helps teams grow.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Director at Griffin Co Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead end-to-end production across film, commercial, and podcast projects from concept through final delivery. Direct and edit branded and narrative content with a focus on story-first, documentary-driven storytelling. Lead post-production on Ullberg: Winds in the Sails, structuring narrative, refining pacing, and shaping editorial decisions to meet PBS broadcast standards. Design and implement editorial workflows across Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve pipelines. Apply AI-assisted workflows for visual development, iterative editing, and creative problem-solving across film and post-production projects. Collaborate directly with clients, partners, and creative teams to translate vision into clear, compelling media.
Narrative Podcast Creator / Host / Editor at Lone Star Lore (Bodhi House Media)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Co-create and produce a narrative-driven public humanities podcast exploring Texas history through multi-perspective storytelling. Structure episode arcs, conduct interviews, and oversee editing and sound design to deliver engaging episodes. Collaborate with historians and subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy and depth.
Podcast Host at Creative Moonlighting
January 1, 2020 - Present
Host and produce a podcast focused on creative entrepreneurship and building sustainable artistic careers. Conduct interviews, shape conversations into structured episodes, and oversee editing, pacing, and final delivery across platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services