"The But Wong and her DP, Matt Simpkins, understand the eloquence of bodies in motion, often capturing them to strong effect within the scrubbed, utilitarian interiors of rehearsal studios." (‘UPROOTED’)
"...supported by Matt Simpkins' cinematography work, which is a key element in creating the character's confusing inner world and beautifully sends the point across." (‘DIVIDENDS’)
NEW YORK FILM AWARDS
But the movement and dance elements are what really makes this a winner and Matt Simpkins’ camerawork captures the essence of bodies gyrating to great affect. (‘UPROOTED’)
FILMUFORIA, UK
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
WON
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (double exposure) - laughing dog FILM FESTIVAL (2022)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (UPROOTED) - COLUMBIA FILM FESTIVAL (2021)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (FREE) - COLUMBIA FILM FESTIVAL (2019)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (DIVIDENDS) - NEW YORK FILM AWARDS (JANUARY 2019)
NOMINATIONS
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (FREE) - IDYLLWILD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CINEMA (2019)
BEST OF YEAR CINEMATOGRAPHY (DIVIDENDS) - NEW YORK FILM AWARDS (2019)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (EARLY MOURNING) - IDYLLWILD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CINEMA (2018)
TESTIMONIALS
“Matt and his team brought so much to the table creatively and are a great team to collaborate with. From our first initial meeting about our short film, "Early Mourning", I felt in very safe hands. From start to finish they are fully invested in your project and they give their everything to make it the best it can be. I would work with them again in a heart beat.”
LISA DONMALL-REEVE, PRODUCER
"As a first time feature film Director, I couldn't have asked for a better Director of Photography than Matt Simpkins. Collaborative and patient, he created a beautiful visual world for our film, pushing boundaries both technical and artistic, whilst always Staying true to the core ideas of the film. He stayed with the film until the very end, complimenting his exquisite camera work with a rich colour grade. Matt has a great team of supporting operators that he worked with and supervised well. All of his team were unique, diverse and took great pride in their work. His consistency, coolness and Candor make working with him a truly rewarding experience."
KHADIFA WONG, DIRECTOR
"Matt Simpkins and his team not only provide an unsurpassed professional service, they are truly creative, and think way out of the box. I could not have found more engaging and inspiring collaborators to support my vision as a director.''