Ep 4: Movie Development Executive Matthew Reynolds - 7/17/19

In this episode we talk about screenwriting in Hollywood, how to break into the industry, and general screenwriting, networking, and filmmaking Best Practices.

Matthew Reynolds is the Co-Founder of Meridian Pictures, a production company dedicated to producing and developing original works and distinctive genre properties; currently developing SECRET AGENT X-9, based on the Dashiell Hammett graphic novel, as well as NIGHTSIDE, based on the illicit paperback publishing world of the 1960s, and an untitled Manhattan Horror / thriller series from veteran horror writer Neal Marshall Stevens. His most recent credit is Associate Producer for the Netflix film, "The Highwaymen" starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.

 

Jed Hammel is a Producer/Director/Editor/Event Planner for Volta Visual Video - Producer of Comic-Con Indie Film Festival Best Short, production office crew credits include "ER" and NBC Late Night ("Tonight Show", etc). Directed/edited videos for Techstars US Air Force Accelerator, Alienware & Dell, etc. Founder of the Filmshift Film Festival. Produced or directed indie projects accepted into 100+ indie film festivals.

 

In the event realm, Hammel was head of events at Workbar coworking, putting on a number of tech, social impact, inclusion-oriented, and art events.  

Some of his other event planning experience includes a 250 guest City Awake closing night party, Hammel is a co-founder, (featuring 2 hip-hop artists, a rock band, an a capella group, story slam, art salon, and 2 DJ’s), The Boston Calendar's 200+ guest "Free Boston" events (featuring boozy ice cream, tequila tasting, and an conversation starters), and 8 years of the Filmshift Film Festival (social impact/50% female directors).  

Other events include this one sponsored by Aeronaut Brewery and Startup Institute, and this women in tech event at WeWork Cambridge.