Media Arts Teacher
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Jan 2024 - Present
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It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times...
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It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times...
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Matthew Kells is listed as It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times... at The Calais School, based in New Providence, New Jersey, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Matthew Kells.
Matthew Kells previously worked as Media Arts Teacher at The Calais School and Owner, Operator, & Caretaker at Spooky Truth Productions. Matthew Kells holds Bachelor’S Degree, Television And Radio from Brooklyn College.
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About Matthew Kells
I’m a ten-time Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and writer of television shows, series, and documentaries. I’m skilled in developing creative and compelling content, overseeing production workflows and schedules, and collaborating with crew, subject matter experts, and high-level talent to create engaging and audience-centric end products. As a leader, I aim to inspire my team by listening to their ideas and bringing them to life in an exciting and successful way. I enjoy mentoring staff and providing them with skills and knowledge to succeed and grow in the industry. As supervising producer on the Rachael Ray Show, I designed a writing mentorship program to provide new writers with guidance and support and teach them about the writing process. As a producer and director, I always look to identify the story and then tell it in the most organic way possible. My favorite projects include “Subway Q&A” and “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”. On “Subway Q&A”, I produced and directed the improv-style comedy program almost entirely within the NYC subway system. For “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”, I produced and directed the live-action, educational interstitials that supplemented the animated program. Both projects required me to work with actors and participants with no previous on-camera experience. For the past 12 years, I’ve been writing and producing show opens and special projects for the Racheal Ray Show, developing over 160 creative and entertaining show opens each season, along with promotional spots for holidays, theme weeks, and special guests.As a dad and husband, I enjoy spending time with family, playing bocce, winning poker games, cooking, and perfecting the perfect Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich (which may be why I enjoy working on food and lifestyle productions!).I’ve received multiple awards for my work, including Daytime & New York Emmys, New York Festival Medals, Cine Golden Eagle Awards, and a Telly Award.If you’d like to know more about my professional story or my production company, Spooky Truth Productions, let’s connect! Or email me at directorkells@gmail.com or spookytruth@gmail.com. Key Strengths: Digital Video Creation, Direction, & Execution | Storytelling | Children & Family Content Creation | Documentary, Comedy, & Lifestyle Production | Food Entertainment | Narrative & Promotional Writing | Field Production | Post-Production Supervision | Brand Development | Audience Engagement | Mentoring | Training | Team Building | Improvisational Thinking | Workflow Development | Production Scheduling | Staff Development
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15 roles · 29 years
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Owner, Operator, & Caretaker
Current
Spooky Truth Productions
Created a television production company that works with clients on Emmy Award-winning digital media documentary and non-fiction script-to-screen productions. Spooky Truth's "House Rules":● TV should never be hurtful and is always better when it helps.● We are committed to telling great stories by accentuating the truth (Huck Finn style), not by amplifying the lowest common denominator.● We believe, firmly, that good stories are all around us, waiting patiently for their tellers.SELECTED PROJECTS:● Directed Sandra Lee's Haunted Halloween Special for the Food Network in 2017.● Produced "Spice of Life with Bal Arneson" for the Food Network (2013-2014)● Conceptualized and created video content for the launch of Scholastic's URule online platform in 2013.● Conceived, directed, and executive-produced an innovative documentary, "The Everyday", shot over the course of five years, highlighting the day-to-day lives of the monks of Mount Savior Monastery; received a NY Emmy Award for the independent production in Photography.● Directed live red carpet and award ceremony coverage for the Tribeca Film Festival in 2010.● Worked with the Executive Producer on all aspects of the CLIO 50 Awards Show in Las Vegas, including producing over 200 pieces of video, hiring all talent, and overseeing all aspects of the stage production.● Freelance Producer for Yankees Magazine.
Mar 1999 - Present
Supervising Producer
Lead a production team, from conception and script writing through execution and post-production, of 160 creative, humorous, and deadline-driven show opens each season. Conceive, write, and direct innovative spots promoting top-tier episodes.● Provide a humorous, enthusiastic, and consistent voice and tone for productions that informs and entertains audiences● Coordinate storyboards, casting, direction, and graphics for special promotional spots● Conceive, design, and execute teases to promote special shows for Sweeps Week, including innovative themes that included emojis overtaking the set, Rachael Ray depicted as a superhero, and a 1930s-style newsreel ● Direct daily voice-over sessions ● Created a writing mentorship program for staff to teach them the craft of writing and producing a show open; program graduates wrote and post-produced a polished show open for their reels● Received the 2019 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Informational Talk Show
Sep 2011 - Jan 2024
Director & Supervising Producer
Daniel Tiger'S Neighborhood (Pbs)
Directed a 20-person production team from conception through completion for the live-action, child education-driven spots.● Managed and directed the field production of 20+ live-action child educational segments on topics that included music, family, how everyday items get made, sharing, anger management, and self-advocacy● Collaborated with Early Childhood experts to write scripts and create a welcoming environment for the actors● Supervised casting sessions for children, ages 4 to 13, who were chosen as “reporters” for the shows, many with no previous on-camera experience● Established a mentorship program for young actors to ensure they were guided through the process in a way that benefited both the child and the production ● Scripted and post-produced segments with a focus on emotional literacy and coping strategies for preschoolers
Jan 2018 - Sep 2020
Producer & Director
Odyssey Networks
Field Producer on a number of short form documentary profiles, including Spiritual Sunrise.Odyssey Networks creates media as a vehicle to teach people of all faiths the virtues of compassion, justice and hope.
2011 - 2013
~2 yrs
Director / Supervising Producer - One Christmas Story: People Rich In Spirit
Directed and supervised the production of a five-camera live-to-tape music/documentary special from the aptly-named Hope Lutheran Church in Reading, PA. Special aired on CBS on Christmas Eve.
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Supervising Producer For Sunny'S All American Celebration
Supervised all aspects of a one-hour field produced Food Network special highlighting food's important role in the military.
2011 - 2011
Writer/Producer/Director
Conceptualized and wrote scripts for Food Network and HGTV studio productions, including "Sandra's Money Saving Meals" and "Unwrapped".
2000 - 2011
~11 yrs
Specials Producer
The hour-long programs focused on holiday crafts and in-depth interviews featuring innovators and doers in the fields of entertainment, politics and culture. Aired on Hallmark Channel
2010 - 2011
~1 yr
2006 - 2009
~3 yrs
Director & Writer
2001 - 2009
~8 yrs
May 2007 - Jun 2007
Producer
Producer and Director on a series of profiles highlighting the importance of spirituality in today's society for "New Morning".
2005 - 2007
~2 yrs
Show Producer/Supervising Producer
Produced the following Emmy Award-winning shows/series:Subway Q&ASupervising Producer & Co-Creator for three time Emmy Award-winning weekly comedy series shot entirely in the New York City Subway System. Led a 15-person production staff and directed talent in the field, wrote comedy material, and approved all segments and shows for air. (Metro TV, 1999-2003)Get the Message Director & Writer for the Emmy Award winning profile of the New York City bike messenger community. (Metro TV, 2002)City of NightsDirector & Writer (Metro TV, 2002)Nerve Director & Writer (Metro TV, 2001)
1998 - 2003
~5 yrs
Producer
1999 - 1999
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Matthew Kells education
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Brooklyn College
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Matthew Kells works for The Calais School.
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Matthew Kells is listed as It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times... at The Calais School.
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Matthew Kells is based in New Providence, New Jersey, United States while working with The Calais School.
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Matthew Kells has worked for The Calais School, Spooky Truth Productions, Rachael Ray Show, Daniel Tiger'S Neighborhood (Pbs), and Odyssey Networks.
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Matthew Kells holds Bachelor’S Degree, Television And Radio from Brooklyn College.
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