Mattews Di Nelson

Atlanta, USA based Focus Puller/1st Assistant Camera.

Matt has seven years of experience working within the camera department on commercials, music videos, narrative feature films, and experimental editorial works.

He has built a solid reputation as a creative, technically competent, hardworking camera assistant with special attention to detail when it comes to the art of focus.

He’s also founded Filmmatt, specializing in curated cinema equipment and wet-hire to the film industry. 

With experience navigating between film and digital camera formats. His expertise extends from rare vintage lenses to the cutting-edge of camera stabilization systems, combined with his interest in fine art and culture make him an invaluable asset to any production and camera team.

He has worked for production companies and brands that include Adidas, Mercedes-Benz, Stept Studios, Netflix, Genius Club, Complex, Disney, Delta Airlines, Shark Ninja, NBC, Coca-Cola, Castrol, NASCAR, GMC, Chevrolet, Northside, Rockstar Energy, Shady Rays, LVRN, Spotify, HODINKE and many more.

  • Analog:

    ARRIFLEX 2C, 235, 435, 416.

    ARRICAM Lite and Studio.

    AATON XTR, Penelope and A-Minima.

    Panavision Millenium XL2, Panaflex Lightweight II and System 65.

    Digital:

    ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, ALEXA Classic, Amira.

    RED Komodo, Monstro, Helium, Gemini, Epic W, Epic Dragon, Scarlet.

    Canon C100, C100 MK II, C200, C300 MK I, C300 MK II, C500.

    Blackmagic Pocket 4K, 6K Pro, Ursa Mini 4.6k.

    Panasonic VARICAM LT.

    Sony Venice, Venice 2, FX3, FX6, FX9 and Rialto systems.

  • Lenses: Spherical and Anamorphic Zoom and Prime Lenses (Modern and Vintage).

    Cameras: Analog and Digital.

    Support/Stabilizers: DJI Ronin 2, RS2, Freefly Movi Pro, ARRI SRH-360, Cinegears RC Cart, Motion Impossible Agito.

    Modes: Hand Held, Studio, Steadicam, Techno/Jib, Russian Arm (U-crane), Process Trailer, Backpack and Helmet Setups.

    Other: Multi Camera Management/Planning, Wireless Video, Wireless Lens Control Systems, Continuous Distance Measurement Systems and much more.

  • Chayse Irvin ASC CSC,

    Chris Lew CSC

    Norm Li CSC

    Farhad Ghaderi

    Franklin Ricart

    Patrick Golan

    Marcell Rév

    Chris Fenner

    Ben Carey

    Jacob Bryan Hale

    Ben Goodman

    Justyn Moro

    Kristian Zuniga

    Marcello Peschiera

    Alex Allgood

    Charlie ‘Chuk’ Owens

    Russ Fraser

    David Okolo

    Lara Aqel

    Federico Tamburini

    Marcello Pancote

    Ayinde Anderson

    Daniel Brennan

    Edward Obed Martinez

    Scott Ray

    Madison McKamey

    Dawson Waters

    Larkin Donley

    Morgan Cooper

    J.D. Butler

    Christopher Ripley

    Nathan Regier

    Mike Koziel

    Brian Beckwith

    Joe Miller

    Chiao Chen

    Juan Maglione

    Dennis Grishnin

    Matthew Antonino

    Jairo ‘70’ Cruz

    Matt Clegg

    Alejandro Wilkins

    Andy Kugler

    Caleb Zorn

    Colin Quinn

    Brett Arndt

    Starr Whitesides

    Dylan Rucker

    Carmelo Varela

    Will De Sena

    Eric Hernandez

    Corey Jennings

    John Taggart

    Sam Brave

    Xiaolong Liu

Selected work

Directed by Walid Labri

Cinematography by Anna Franquesca-Solano AEC

Focus Puller Mattews Di Nelson

Shot on Kodak 35mm, 16mm and mixed digital mediums.

Directed by Haya Waseem

Cinematography by Christopher Lew CSC

Focus Puller Mattews Di Nelson

Shot on 35mm

Cinematography by Christopher Ripley, and Patrick Golan.

Focus Puller, Gimbal Technician: Mattews Di Nelson

Mercedes-Benz EQS Commercial

Cinematography by Tim Sessler

Focus Puller Mattews Di Nelson

Directed by Courtney Sofiah Yates

Cinematography by Franklin Ricart

Focus Puller & Gimbal Technician Mattews Di Nelson

Directed by Illimité World

Cinematography by Norm Li, CSC

Focus Puller Mattews Di Nelson

Shot on 35mm