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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Native Son
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Film
Production Secretary
The Last Summer
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Film
Travel Coordinator
Point Blank
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Film
Assistant Production Office Coordinator
Cut Throat City
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Film
(Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller)
Production Secretary/Travel Coordinator
Acts of Violence
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Film
(Action and Crime)
Assistant to Director
Escape Plan 3: Devil's Station
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Film
(Action)
Key Office Production Assistant
Gone
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Television
(Crime and Drama)
Production Assistant
Compatibility
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Film
(Drama, Romance and Drama)
Production Assistant
Swipe Right
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Film
(Drama, Comedy and Drama)
Director
Use of Force
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Film
(Drama and Drama)
Second Assistant Director
Sincerely, Me
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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
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Film
(Drama, Drama and Musical)
Miscellaneous Crew
Calming Dysphoria
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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
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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
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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
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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
Medina County Career Center
(2011-2013)
New York Film Academy
(2011-2013)
Harvard University
(2011-2013)