BIO
Matthew Panzarino is a Film and Communications major at Raritan Valley Community College who plans on transferring to a four-year university to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He spent a great deal of time writing growing up; and this passion inspired the pursuit of his intended major. Graphic design was a big part of his teenage years as well, so the jump to digital media seemed like the next logical step. Friends describe him as tenacious but whimsical, with all the chaos in the world he chooses to cope with it using humor. He practices the Korean Martial Art of Hapkido, which he started after tearing his rotator cuff extinguishing all hope at playing ball in college. What began as a major obstacle was truly a blessing in disguise. His very supportive father urged him to pursue an education, even making appearances in some of his projects to date. Ultimately, his goal is to continue learning and writing original scripts. The past has taught him to never give up because there is no limit to what can be achieved when he puts his mind to it.
STATEMENT
My work will challenge the way you think, it can be unapologetically provocative, unpredictable but most of all it is honest. I cover topics ranging from mental illness to death and destruction. I was originally a graphic designer, meaning I put all my effort into one still image. I grew frustrated because I could not convey all that I had to say with that one frame. It seemed logical to pursue longer format storytelling using imagery, that is the ethos for most of my works. Production classes have challenged me to step outside my comfort zone which has helped me develop a style which can be adapted to any genre or format. Discomfort does not always have to be a bad thing. Many of the directors who have inspired me (Harmony Korine, Paul Thomas Anderson, Gaspar Noè etc.) use radical imagery, the difference lies in the intention. They all ultimately use this imagery to serve the narrative which at its core has a greater message. My taste naturally aligned with this style of directing and it reflects in my own work.
Matthew Panzarino is a Film and Communications major at Raritan Valley Community College who plans on transferring to a four-year university to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He spent a great deal of time writing growing up; and this passion inspired the pursuit of his intended major. Graphic design was a big part of his teenage years as well, so the jump to digital media seemed like the next logical step. Friends describe him as tenacious but whimsical, with all the chaos in the world he chooses to cope with it using humor. He practices the Korean Martial Art of Hapkido, which he started after tearing his rotator cuff extinguishing all hope at playing ball in college. What began as a major obstacle was truly a blessing in disguise. His very supportive father urged him to pursue an education, even making appearances in some of his projects to date. Ultimately, his goal is to continue learning and writing original scripts. The past has taught him to never give up because there is no limit to what can be achieved when he puts his mind to it.
STATEMENT
My work will challenge the way you think, it can be unapologetically provocative, unpredictable but most of all it is honest. I cover topics ranging from mental illness to death and destruction. I was originally a graphic designer, meaning I put all my effort into one still image. I grew frustrated because I could not convey all that I had to say with that one frame. It seemed logical to pursue longer format storytelling using imagery, that is the ethos for most of my works. Production classes have challenged me to step outside my comfort zone which has helped me develop a style which can be adapted to any genre or format. Discomfort does not always have to be a bad thing. Many of the directors who have inspired me (Harmony Korine, Paul Thomas Anderson, Gaspar Noè etc.) use radical imagery, the difference lies in the intention. They all ultimately use this imagery to serve the narrative which at its core has a greater message. My taste naturally aligned with this style of directing and it reflects in my own work.