It Makes the Dead Sing - Film Writer Director 9/22 - present

● A psychological drama about a cursed painting that turns a young woman's world upside down, forcing her to confront the sins of her national and familial past

The Pacifist – Film Writer Director 12/2020 – 04/2022

● A short film detailing the true story of the psychological decline of a conscientious objector in 1940s Oxford ● My screenplay was selected for Kenneth Lonergan’s writing workshops ● The Pacifist features Martha West, featured most recently in the BBC’s hit series The Pursuit of Love

Under the Shadow of Rhodes – Documentary Writer Director 12/2018 – 06/2019

● A short documentary exploring the Rhodes Must Fall decolonial movement in Oxford, UK ● Interviewed one of the UK’s leading historians, David Olusoga OBE, and Peter Hitchens ● It was praised and shared a journalist from The Guardian  ● It has received over 18,000 views across social media platforms 

Northern Town – Production House Producer 09/2022 – 04/2023

● Worked with the founder of BBC’s The Culture Show (Edward Morgan) to create a series of new TV-show ideas, most recently on Shakespeare and topical issues of the day e.g. mental health, climate, gender politics

BBC - The One Show Production Assistant 10/2017

● Collaborated with The One Show team to ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality service to the show's high-profile guests

Education:

University of Oxford Bachelor of Arts, 2018 – 2021, English Language and Literature: 2:1

matthew@hardyfilm.com

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