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Matt Bilmes

Born January 26, 1996 · Vernon, Connecticut (age 30)

Matt Bilmes is a camera operator, editor, filmmaker, and all-around great guy currently based in Kansas City, Missouri. Born and raised in the suburbs of New England, Matt earned his degree in Digital Media & Design from the University of Connecticut. In his senior year, he was awarded a grant to write and direct his own short film, Exit. The film was named as an official selection at film festiv…

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Opening Night

Opening Night · 2017

MovieComedyMusic

Chris is the drama director for a high school production of The Dark Knight: The Musical, and the show is falling apart. In order to heighten the drama between his leads, Chris begins a series of manipulations to pit them against each other. The thirst for a standing ovation leads him down a dark path on a violent night the audience will never forget.

Melanie & Oscar

Melanie & Oscar · 2016

Melanie & Oscar

One year ago, an unstoppable timer appeared on every digital device in the world. With one week left, two lonely people find each other on the potential eve of end of the world.

Let's Be Friends

Let's Be Friends · 2018

Let's Be Friends

MovieFantasyHorror

Connor, the new kid in school, is a lonely boy whose only friend is a stuffed toy named Beadie. When Conner brings Beadie to school, despite his father's warnings, a run in with a bully leads to horrific consequences.

Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up · 2018

While making breakfast, a struggling couple faces the absurdity of obsession.

Exit

MovieScience FictionDrama

Olivia works the late shift at the local Exit Bureau, where she spends her nights convincing people to end their lives for society's greater good. One evening, after her supervisor issues a chilling ultimatum, her world begins to fall apart.

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Opening Night

Opening Night · 2017

MovieComedyMusic

Chris is the drama director for a high school production of The Dark Knight: The Musical, and the show is falling apart. In order to heighten the drama between his leads, Chris begins a series of manipulations to pit them against each other. The thirst for a standing ovation leads him down a dark path on a violent night the audience will never forget.

Producer

Melanie & Oscar

Melanie & Oscar · 2016

Melanie & Oscar

One year ago, an unstoppable timer appeared on every digital device in the world. With one week left, two lonely people find each other on the potential eve of end of the world.

Assistant Editor

Let's Be Friends

Let's Be Friends · 2018

Let's Be Friends

MovieFantasyHorror

Connor, the new kid in school, is a lonely boy whose only friend is a stuffed toy named Beadie. When Conner brings Beadie to school, despite his father's warnings, a run in with a bully leads to horrific consequences.

Producer

Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up · 2018

While making breakfast, a struggling couple faces the absurdity of obsession.

Writer

Exit

MovieScience FictionDrama

Olivia works the late shift at the local Exit Bureau, where she spends her nights convincing people to end their lives for society's greater good. One evening, after her supervisor issues a chilling ultimatum, her world begins to fall apart.

Writer