Matthew McQuade

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Programming Intern at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
February 11, 2025 - August 21, 2026
Selected to review and critique short and feature films and documentaries for Film Fest. Rate them carefully based on quality and festival standards.
Staff Writer at Black Box Writing Club
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Pitch ideas for Television pilots and assist fellow students with selected concepts. Write pilot scenes, review feedback for revision.
Programming Intern at Savannah Film Festival
February 20, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Selected to review and critique short and feature films and documentaries for Film Fest. Rate them carefully based on quality and festival standards.
Screenwriter, Production Assistant at Party Animals
January 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Wrote the script for the film upon accepting a writing request from director. Made numerous changes and edits.
Screenwriter at Bad Habits
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Wrote the script for the film upon accepting a request from director Brandon Sutiono. Made changes and added new scenes consistently. Went over scripts thoroughly to make edits.
Lead Server at Daniel Island Pointe Retirement Community
July 20, 2022 - December 20, 2022
Managed a dining room with 250 residents, maintaining a consistent workflow while ensuring resident satisfaction.

Education

Master of Arts in Visual Effects at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 24, 2025 - May 28, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 13, 2021 - May 29, 2025
Double Minor in Film and Television and Visual Effects at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 13, 2021 - March 13, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Bad Habits

    A short film about a young man who comes home after a rough night out, only to be confronted by his mother over his unhealthly habits.

    • Wrote the script for the film upon accepting request from director.
    • Made changes and added new scenes consistently.
    • Went over script throughly to make edits.
    paper Party Aniamls.

    A SCAD student short film about a pair of college who go to a party hosted by a mysterious students off-campus, only to discover that they’re hiding a dark secret.

    • Wrote the script for the film upon accepting writing request from director, went over script thoroughly to make changes upon request.
    • Assisted in set up of equipment and getting set ready during film shooting, helped clean up upon finishing.