Matthew Pollock
Director/Editor/Producer
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See more of my work at www.mattedits.com
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I am in love with these guys and their service. So proud to be a part of their efforts.
Really great look at Windmill Studios. Miss being on set with these guys.
[via:joshruben]
Here’s a little piece about Windmill studios. I’ve shot a ton of videos there and will whenever I’m in NYC. Bennett and Adam are two great guys who work their asses off and always provide a great studio for you to shoot in. If you ever want to shoot in NYC and need a studio space you should look no further. Also they are great at building pretty much anything.
Goodman Talking to NPR w/ Sawyer about their episode of Iron Chef America.
Whenever I hear Brian Goodman talk on the radio or see him on tv I can’t help but smile. His success makes me so proud and happy. Keep up the awesome work Newman. I really need to check out The Greenhouse Tavern.
Film students, present and past, please enjoy this sketch written by me and Dan Gurewitch.
A favorite sketch written by two of my favorite sketch written-ers ever.
This is really amazing… and frighteningly accurate.
Here’s a video I directed poking fun at Film School and all the silly things we used to do. It was written by Emily and Dan, produced by Creighton, edited by Nick, VO by Kelly, and shot by Carl.
This was super fun to direct because I got to throw in a lot of homages to films my friends and I made. For instance the titles: “If Nick” and “Sorrowful Repentance” are two titles of shorts I made in college (I know). The title “Friday Night Riot” is a throw back to the public access show my friends and I had in high school called, “Tuesday Night Riot.” The shots in the, “Life In The Key Of A-Minor” are all similar to a couple of movies I made in high school and my good friend Bryan made Freshman year of college. Also Bryan makes a guest appearance as Bertrand Peffercorn.
And my favorite homage is the title, “Miles Apart”, which is a reference to a student film my friend Travis directed in college. The film starred a young Josh Ruben and Sam Reich who, at the time, I didn’t know and now I work with. Enjoy it and Reblog it!
:43 - whoa, there’s a tall dude in a wide stance playing tambourine?
:58 - holy oldies, he’s back! Stance even wider!
1:05 - nice knee bend!
1:11 - oh no he didn’t! he twirled that tambourine without even thinkin’ about it!
1:15 - camera pans off him. nice work camera a.
1:29 - close up duet. poor work camera b.
1:34 - main singer caught him looking straight into the camera. is pissed.
1:36 - main singer, very pissed now, smiles directly into camera.
1:58 - WHAT. THE. OLDIES. IS. THAT. MOVE?!?!?
“Your looks intoxicate me
Even though your folks hate me”
The Turtles - Elenore
If you only watch one Holy Oldies music video. Have it be this one.
Great song with some pretty incredible commentary from Holy Oldies.
Shakespeare’s Kate and William
A pregnancy rumor most foul.
I can definitely say that this is the weirdest sketch I’ve ever been in.
It’s safe to say that this is the strangest sketch I’ve ever directed and I once directed this sketch.
My photo with Gus from Breaking Bad
I’m so jealous I wish that was real, Sabia.
A close friend from home meets Gus from Breaking Bad in my girlfriend’s office to film an interview with him. How was I not a part of this in any way? So jealous.
How is “The Bible” like “Hanging with Friends”?
Related: I’m pretty amazing at guessing words.
My favorite part about this picture is that I’m currently in a very intense game with Terinn (14 rounds across the last two weeks) and she was so kind enough to post this photo with the word she played right there for me to see. Thanks for the late christmas gift Terinn!
You guys, the Siri commercial spoof I directed was named one of the top Internet Comedy Videos of 2011 by Huffington Post. What does that mean? I have no idea but it sounds kinda cool.
Also, I guess you can vote on it to make it number 1? I don’t really know, but click on the picture to go to the page and give it 5 stars because you and I are best friends and that’s what best friends do.
You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension. A dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas, you’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.
Rod Serling (via bryanwashere)
Must be New Years Eve
Daniel Craig takes his glasses off and on in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo a total of:
3,985,493,285 times.
You’re welcome internet.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without me posting this amazing video I helped a friend edit in college now would it? Here it is, the one and only, Jungle Joe. Enjoy it, especially my favorite part at 1:49! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Every year I find a new reason why I despise going to church for Christmas. Last year it was the anti-gay and lesbian speech the priest gave that made my jaw drop and blood boil, this year it’s this lovely collage. Show some class Catholicism. And yes I am posting this from church. Midnight mass woo hoo!
I’ve got a solid New Year’s resolution for someone in my family.
Alternate caption: Are you fucking kidding me?!
stop calling Jingle All The Way a terrible Christmas movie?
No? You need reasons? Okay fine:
1. Sinbad
That’s it. That’s the only reason anyone needs to give as to why it’s not as bad as people make it out to be. More importantly Surviving Christmas starring Ben Affleck actually exists and doesn’t get shit on nearly as much.
Congrats to Sam Reich on being named one of Forbes 30 Under 30!
My boss is better than your boss, and probably younger too. Congrats Sam!
End of the year sale! This Stones print $15 with free domestic shipping & handling-now through December 31st! Limited number left. Message me if you are interested.
My friend Caitlin is an amazing artist and is selling a bunch of her prints. She has only a few left of the above image. You can email her here to buy one:
caitlin.foster@gmail.com
She’s also selling a bunch of her work at:
http://www.littlepaperplanes.com/artist/601-caitlin-foster
Updates
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Giants!!!!!Posted 3 days ago
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You ever wake up and then drive to the set of Community to direct a sketch with the entire cast? No? Oh right that's just my Friday. Clearly this is me bragging.Posted 2 months ago
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Up all night prepping a huge project for a color correct, mix, and online that's happening tomorrow morning. What is this 2007? I'm expecting to see Lauren, Chuck, Ilya, or Damien, to come walking through the door at any minute.Posted 2 months ago
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Anyone know of any good/cheap movers in NYC? Let me know.Posted 3 months ago
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Go see Todd Strauss-schulson's A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas this weekend starring Amir Blumenfeld. You won't be disappointed. It's nothing but big laughs and a fun time. Support these up and comers who happen to be two friends of mine. Also fuck Tower Heist.Posted 3 months ago
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Second person through security at the airport this morning? Yeah I'd say my flight was a bit on the early side.Posted 3 months ago
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Just met Kyle Chandler, aka Coach Taylor, from Friday Night Lights at the Austin airport. Super nice guy.Posted 3 months ago
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Shot at the Spotify offices in Sweden today. Hooray music!Posted 3 months ago
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Made it to Stockholm! Have no fear Dru there's a Burger King across the street from my hotel...seriously.Posted 3 months ago
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Stockholm here I come! Sweden until Sunday!Posted 3 months ago
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Hurricane = longer trip to the east coast than anticipated? It also may mean death, but let's hope for the former of the two.Posted 5 months ago