Short Work
"S&Q TV" Promo
2020
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Directed by Astor Wilde
Filmed and Edited by Matthew Gilliam
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Promotional video for a virtual burlesque performance by "Smoke & Queers" queer burlesque troupe based in Cincinnati, OH.
Headroom
2019
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7min
Short film
Written/Directed by Matthew Gilliam
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Shot in several hours on a warm spring afternoon, this entirely improvised short gives viewers a glimpse into the lives of three people trying to figure out what to do with their day.
"Lotus Sofa"
2019
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8min
Music video
Directed by Matthew Gilliam
"Lotus Sofa" by In The Pines
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Constructed from footage recorded live at a house show, this music video chronicles the events of the night and features a performance of "Lotus Sofa" by In The Pines.
Gathering of the Orange Entity Pt.2
2019
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1min
Performance art video
Directed by Matthew Gilliam
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This performance art short film was compiled from footage of a house show. The theme of the show was "Orange" and paid ironic homage to the aesthetic of esoteric cults and their leaders. Background music is provided by Zahava Lior.
Words in a Letter
2018
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5min
Short film
Written/Directed by Matthew Gilliam
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This short film was shot concurrently with the development of its script. It focuses on two people who are struggling to communicate with each other.
Gathering of the Orange Entity Pt.1
2019
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2min
Short film
Directed by Evan Wooten
Filmed by Matthew Gilliam
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This short film, written and conceived by Evan Wooten, served as a promotional video for the "Orange" house show. It pays ironic homage to esoteric cults, their leaders and devoted followers.
Promo for Pink Planet Vintage
2017
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1min
Commercial
Directed by Evan Wooten
Filmed and Edited by Matthew Gilliam
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This promotional video was filmed for a vintage clothing store called Pink Planet Vintage. It was shot on location and features the two owners of the store.
The Fitzpatrick
2017
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9min
Short film
Written/Directed by Matthew Gilliam
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This short film was written in one week and filmed the next. It's an absurdist piece of nonsense that accentuates the quirks and comedic elements of day-to-day interpersonal dynamics and conflicts.
Greenhorn
2016
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9min
Short film
Written/Directed by Matthew Gilliam
This short film tells the story of two friends' strange encounter with a force that seems to be aware of their actions, maybe even guiding them.