About Des

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Awards

  • Winner of Recognition for Best Drama Feature in the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Fes
    (2016)

  • Platinum Award for Best Feature Film in the NYC Indie Film Awards
    (2016)

  • Top 5 Finalist in the This Is New: Short & Sweet Film Contest
    (2015)

  • Award of Merit in the Best Shorts Film Competition; Documentary Short
    (2015)

  • Award of Recognition in the Best Shorts Film Competition; Film Short
    (2015)

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Credits

  • Native Son

    Native Son (2019)
    Film Production Secretary

  • The Last Summer

    The Last Summer (2019)
    Film Travel Coordinator

  • Point Blank

    Point Blank (2018)
    Film Assistant Production Office Coordinator

  • Cut Throat City

    Cut Throat City (2017 - 2018)
    Film (Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller) Production Secretary/Travel Coordinator

  • Acts of Violence

    Acts of Violence (2018)
    Film (Action and Crime) Assistant to Director

  • Escape Plan 3: Devil's Station

    Escape Plan 3: Devil's Station (2017)
    Film (Action) Key Office Production Assistant

  • Gone

    Gone (2017)
    Television (Crime and Drama) Production Assistant

  • Compatibility

    Compatibility (2017)
    Film (Drama, Romance and Drama) Production Assistant

  • Swipe Right

    Swipe Right (2017)
    Film (Drama, Comedy and Drama) Director

  • Use of Force

    Use of Force (2017)
    Film (Drama and Drama) Second Assistant Director

  • Sincerely, Me

    Sincerely, Me (2016)
    Film (Drama) Director Eli Johnson struggles through high school challenged by his self-loathing and the pressure to be "normal". The recent passing of his mother due to terminal cancer leaves Eli and his father disconnected and in the dark. Bullied by his peers, Eli turns to prescription drugs to cope with his suicidal thoughts. Falling hopelessly for the popular Addison McKnight, he looks to his love for her as an escape out of his deep depression. Written by Des Waz Here Productions

  • The Evolution of a Gen-X Music Purchaser

    The Evolution of a Gen-X Music Purchaser (2015)
    Film (Drama, Drama and Musical) Miscellaneous Crew

  • Calming Dysphoria

    Calming Dysphoria (2015)
    Film (Drama and Drama) Director A short black and white narrative told through the eyes of Des Matelske about her personal experiences with depression and using film to channel her emotional struggles.

  • A Week from Nowhere

    A Week from Nowhere (2015)
    Film (Drama and Drama) Director A short film that exploits the realities of suicide and depression through Josie; a lost individual who can't find her purpose in life. Her brother is blinded by society and pushes her to do things just to satisfy other people in life, blind to the fact that Josie is suicidal and depressed. Josie has her mind set on her one goal, until Tyler comes along and tries to change her mind.

  • Lucifer

    Lucifer (2013)
    Film (Drama, Action and Drama) Director Drake "Lucifer" Matel is followed by Danny "Deuce", Robbie "The Rat", Sammy "Hollywood" and Luke, making up the gang "Lucifer's Lords". Drake, eighteen years old and the leader of "Lucifer's Lords", is charged with murder and is sent to prison facing a life sentence. In order to prove herself, Drake goes to the extreme to show she has what it takes. Drugs, cigarettes, violence, and abuse make up the everyday life for those in "Lucifer's Lords". Written by Des Matelske

  • Take 1

    Take 1 (2013)
    Film (Documentary and Drama) Director From filming home videos with a VHS camera to producing my first movie, I have always been fascinated by film making. Taking this hobby of mine and turning it into a dream, now it is my career and my life. I'm Des Matelske, and this is my story. Written by Des Matelske

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