Here's a few videos I've made over the years both in the narrative and commercial fields.
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Industrial Spot.
A fun inspirational spot I directed for Smart Circle International. The speech was by a woman named Jessica Vihtelic.
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Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Camera by: Matthew Griffith
Actor: Sariah Hopkin Humphreys
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Feature Documentary.
Documentary about the revelation given to Joseph F. Smith found in Doctrine and Covenants Section 138. This was one of the greatest projects I've ever been able to work on. I directed some second unit stuff in Hawaii, and got to meet and film a lot of fascinating scholars and historians. I was also able to edit some of the sequences regarding World War 1. I was fortunate enough to work closely with the director, Kevin Kelly.
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Directed by: Kevin Kelly
Available on BYUtv or at Deseret Book.
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DIRECTING REEL (2018)
Demo Reel.
Deadliest Game Night, Paws, Little Green Men, Puppet Homicide, and Childhood Evoked all written by Matthew Taggart.
You Can't Always Get What You Want written by Matthew Taggart, based on a story by Abbie Herman.
The Founder written by Robert D. Siegel
For a Few Dollars More written by Luciano Vincenzoni and Sergio Leone. Originally directed by Sergio Leone.
Brooklyn written by Nick Hornby
Requiem for a Heavyweight written by Rod Serling
THE MAKING OF SOCORRO (2017)
Behind the Scenes Featurette.
I was lucky enough to work on the behind the scenes
video for the short film Socorro. This was a wonderful project to work on, with an incredibly talented cast and crew. In this video, the curtain is pulled back so to speak, and we are able to see what goes into a production of
this nature.
Camera and editing by: Matthew Taggart
Music: Sean Reilly
FISHER STRIKES BACK (2017)
Short Film.
A somewhat fictional look back at the making of the infamous "I love you, I know" scene from 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. Carrie Fisher discusses her lack of involvement on set with director Irvin Kershner, just as cameras are about to roll.
Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Sierra June Christensen, Warren Helbach, .Jonathan Martin, Andrew McClain, and Ben Haskin as David Prowse
1st AD: Sam Haskin
Camera and Lighting: William Knowles Jr.
Sound: Erik Naumann
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THE DEADLIEST GAME NIGHT (2017)
Short Film.
A friend unexpectedly drops by for a quick game of cards, but he might be in for a more deadly game of cat and mouse.
Written and Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Ron Hausman, Tom Bennett, and
Mandy Harmon
Director of Photography: Ben Haskin
1st AC: Sam Haskin
Sound: Erik Naumann
Special Thanks: Gregory Taggart
YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT
YOU WANT (2016)
Short Film.
A young fan struggles to sneak past a security guard at a Rolling Stones concert in order to get Mick Jagger's autograph.
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Written and Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Based on a Story by: Abbie Herman
Starring: Sean Reilly, Abbie Martschenko,
Carolyn Elise Keller and Isaac Wright
Music: The Baker Drive Five
A BRAND NEW DAY WITH
JOHN FLORENCE (2016)
Short Documentary.
I used to listen to John every morning on my commute. For a class assignment we had to make a docuemtnary on someone who made a diffrence in the world. I felt like John's radio show always put me in a good mood in the morning, and so I wanted to feature him in our mini-doc.
Directed by: Matthew Taggart and Mandy Harmon
Starring: John Florence
LITTLE GREEN MEN (2016)
Short Film.
Three soldiers search for a supposed enemy super weapon, which rumor has it may be related to flying saucers.
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Written and Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Steve Campbell, Sean Reilly,
Bryce Ross and Boston Bracken
Sound: Humberto Estrada
Music: Ethan Carling
THE BEST OF THE WEST
(2011-2016)
Television Series.
I worked at The Best of the West for just about five years. It was a great job, and I loved the people I worked with. This is just a little reel showcasing some of the work I was able to do there. I started as an editor and camera operator, and ended up being the shows producer. I still edit for them from time to time.
HUSKEMAW PRODUCTS (2014)
Commercial.
We had a blast filming with Lloyd Hill, Sim Stoddard, Latt Durrance, Joe Cunningham and Dan Adler. Filmed in mainly in Wyoming and Washington state.
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Written and Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Additional Camerawork: Terence Knudsen
HUSKEMAW 1x6 SCOPE (2014)
Commercial.
Most commercials for outdoor products feature country rock and loud NASCAR race announcer types. I thought it would set us apart if we used a British voice over with classical music. The end result worked quite nicely and sales proved the effectiveness of the commercial itself.
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Written and Directed: Matthew Taggart
Additional Camerawork: Terence Knudsen
THE BEST OF THE WEST OPENING TITLES (2012)
Title Sequence.
This was the title sequence I was most proud of.
I was able to conceptualize, storyboard and then shoot pretty much everything I wanted to. Nominated for a Golden Moose.
Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Additional Camerawork: Noah Layton
Music: Dirk Johnson
HUSKEMAW CANADA (2012)
Commercial.
This was another fun one to make. I had to argue for the line: "Where the Best of the West meets the Great White North". I guess it's the Bob and Doug McKenzie in me that really wanted that line. Hosers. Also, if you are ever in Wyoming and need home owners insurance, stop by and see Dave in Powell.
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Directed and Written by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: David Gilliat
Music: Sean Reilly
MERRY CHRISTMAS (2011)
Commercial.
This was the first commercial I was asked to create for The Best of the West. This is very out of the ordinary for their usual commercials, and demonstrates how much creative freedom they gave me.
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Written and Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Sara Miller and Matt Scott
Camera: Noah Layton
ONE SHOT PRESENTS (2008-2011)
Webseries (75 Episodes)
These are just two of my favorite episodes, on in which I got to interview Edgar Wright, Jessica Hynes, and Simon Pegg. The other episode features a skit we called Puppet Homicide that became a fan favorite, and was eventually turned into a short film.
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Directed by: Humberto Estrada and Matthew Taggart
Starring: Laura Montoya, Jeff Johnson,
Tye Nelson, Robert Andrus, and Robert Bear
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BRICK AND TIGER
THE VS. TRILOGY (2009)
Three Sitcom-length Webisodes.
Brick and Tiger run a comic book store, and are forced to face off against Dracula, the Confederate Army, and a rival comic book store
owner while searching for a rare Lando Calrissian doll.
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Directed by: Humberto Estrada and Matthew Taggart
Written by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Laura Montoya, Jeff Johnson,
Tye Nelson, Robert Andrus, and Robert Bear
THE MOOSE (2009)
Short Film.
When a deer named Doug gets promoted instead of Mike, it's open season at the local business park.
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Written and Directed by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Robert Andrus, Tye Nelson,
Matthew Christopherson, Jenny Lund, and Masashi Kamimura.
Director of Photography: Humberto Estrada
Music: Aaron Nielson
DEAD NOON (2009)
Feature Film.
Lionsgate.
When an outlaw from the old west
returns to life in the present to exact
revenge on his killers grandson, there'll
be hell to pay.
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Co-Written and Produced by: Matthew Taggart
Starring: Robert Bear, Lilith Fields,
Robert Andrus, and Elizabeth Mouton