MATTHEW MESCHEDE
DIRECTOR / CINEMATOGRAPHER / WRITER
SCRATCH - A day in the life of one of America's most unique breweries. Marika and Aaron own and operate Scratch Brewing in Ava, Illinois, a "foraging brewery" that uses local native plants and resources to bring a terroir element to everything they brew. Produced by Hopleaf Bar (Chicago, IL)
REEL - A collection of shots from my work with restaurants, breweries and others in the hospitality industry.
CHEEZ-IT: AGED BY AUDIO - Commercial I directed for Cheez-It and their special edition Aged By Audio crackers with cheese aged to hip-hop (scientifically proven to taste better!). It was at the Metro Chicago and we had an awesome crew including DP Paul Incapreo and Production Designer Angela Finney.
ASHLEY LIN POTTERY - Had the pleasure to follow around the amazingly talented potter, Ashley Lin, and learn how she creates such beautiful wares.
PAPA JOHN'S - Directed this fun spot for the EPIC Stuffed Crust Pizza. It was a blast! I got to take home a case of Garlic Sauce.
UNBEARABLE - Working with Director Michael Gabriele, I provided cinematography for his spooky comedy short film "Unbearable." Shot on the Arroyo Seco trail in Pasadena, CA, which provided the perfect place for a chase scene and such a beautiful natural backdrop to the film.
NTT RESEARCH - I directed a series of commercials highlighting some of the bright and innovative minds at NTT Research.
MARVEL WHISKEY - A commercial I wrote, directed and shot for the best whiskey on the market.
18TH STREET BREWERY - I've created tons of commercials and promos for 18th Street's awesome food and drinks, like this for their canned cocktails. As one of my original clients over 6 years ago, I'm thankful to continue to work with 18th Street as they grow and evolve.
ABOVE & BEYOND - A wonderful organization that helps people get back on track with support, love and community.
SLEEPING IS FOR SUCKERS - A web series hosted by Chicago chef / artist Won Kim featuring an inside look into the creative people, places and communities that make our world special.
SERVICES
Creative Strategy
Concept Development
Directing
Cinematography
Production Management
Art Direction
Grip and Lighting
CLIENTS / BRANDS
18th Street Brewery
Saved by the Max
NTT Research
Downtown Hyde Park
NWI Times
Summer House
Tiger Beer
Daily Planet