Matthew Poole

@mpoole793

I’m just a dude, standing behind a camera, trying to make a movie Award winning filmmaker. Director & Writer.
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5 months ago
We went and did it again!! (somehow). MAGIC IAN’s APPRENTICE magically making it onto IMAX again! Thanks again to the greatest of teams, and the selection panel of @straight_8_ . We all have so so much fun every year making these silly films. Starring: Robin Hooper, Antonia Tootil (@antonia.tootill ), Jake Dufton (@magicdancingiscool ), Jennifer Dexter, Simon Ellis (@simonellis1212 ). With the LOVELY help of @archiewth , @charl_lucia , @beebyhonor , @georgelebj Produced by Ozzy Emery (@ozzy_emery ) Directed by Matthew Poole (😘) and myself Written by Tom Woffenden (@tomwoffenden ) and Chris Mitchell (@chrismitchell.92 ) Cinematography by Sunshine (@h.y.niu ) Gaffing by Daniel Surridge-Smith (@danielsurridge_ ) Score by Samuel GR Morgan (@samuelgrmorgan ) Production Design by Telmo Santos (@telmosnts ) Art Dept - Lidiia @lidiias.cut Costume Design by Chloe Dootson (@chloehsdg ) Script Supervisor - Asylum Thompson (@silvermarillion ) Location Assistant - Tobias Penny BTS - Can Yilmaz (@m_canyilmaz ) THANK YOU SO MUCH JAMBOREE (@jamboreevenue ) #super8 #straight8 #magician #comedy slapstick
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15 days ago
MAGIC IAN’S APPRENTICE! 🐇 🎩 Our Mambo Number 5, as Matthew says, for @straight_8_ Had so much fun, taking many risks this time, with an insane team, putting so much creativity and effort into it. Can’t wait to see what madness/mess we’ve created!!! Special thanks to Jamboree for letting us film there!! @jamboreevenue BTS by Can Yilmaz @m_canyilmaz Starring: @antonia.tootill , Robin Hooper and Jake Dufton (@magicdancingiscool ). Produced by Ozzy Emery (@ozzy_emery ) Directed by Max Mir (@maxmir ) and Matthew Poole (@mpoole793 ) Written by Tom Woffenden (@tomwoffenden ) and Chris Mitchell (@chrismitchell.92 ) Cinematographer: Sunshine Hsien (@h.y.niu ) Gaffer: Daniel Surridge-Smith (@danielsurridge_ ) Score by Samuel GR Morgan (@samuelgrmorgan ) Costumes by Chloe Dootson (@chloehsdg ) Production Designer - Telmo Santos (@telmosnts ) Set Dec - Lidiia (@lidiias.cut ) Script Supervisor - Asylum Thompson (@silvermarillion ) Runners / Life Saviors - Tobias Penny and @beebyhonor #straight8 #vintage #silentfilm #magician #comedy
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3 months ago
week 16 of straight 8 2025 top 25: sign language by @maxmir @mpoole793 starring george mackay, this was shot on canon 310xl using one roll of kodak 500t premiered at the bfi imax as part of straight 8 2025 top 25 all straight 8 films processed and scanned by @cinelabuk entries for 2026 at straight8.net/2026 or in link in our bio!
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5 months ago
Premiere | Sign Language | A film by @maxmir and @mpoole793 | NOW AVAILABLE exclusively on Short Stuff Watch the film and read our interview with the co-directors, plus a bonus quickfire round with actor George MacKay only on short-stuff.com ✨ Executive Producers: Jose Cadena, A N Dyer Producers: @ethan.l.b cec.ilia.s Directors: @maxmir @mpoole793 Writers: @tomwoffenden @chrismitchell.92 Cinematographer: @abbaskhaleeli 1st AC: @alex_gulias Gaffer: @chiaraftog Composer: @samuelgrmorgan 1st AD: @norts_0000 3rd AD: @stefaninedanova Cast PA: alfieglynn Script Supervisor: marianareider Costume Designer: @chloehsdg Production Designer: @gaj_art.dept Art Dept Assistants: telmosnts @irene.k_palette @hannahfindlayfilm @_immybaker
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6 months ago
Sign Language | A new super 8 film by @maxmir and @mpoole793 | Starring George MacKay | Dropping this week exclusively on Short Stuff ✨
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6 months ago
FIRST STILLS FROM “SIGN LANGUAGE” Our new slapstick super 8 comedy, starring George MacKay, Jacob Edwards (@jacobedwardsinc ) and Mia Nuttgens (@mianuttgens ). Thank you to the cast and crew who worked tirelessly to make this happen. We are super happy with the result. See you soon at festivals?! Massive thank you to @straight_8_ , @cinelabuk , and of course @kodak_shootfilm Executive Producers: Jose Cadena, A N Dyer Producers: @ethan.l.b @cec.ilia.s Directors: @maxmir @mpoole793 Writers: @tomwoffenden @chrismitchell.92 Cinematographer: @abbaskhaleeli 1st AC: @alex_gulias Gaffer: @chiaraftog Composer: @samuelgrmorgan 1st AD: @norts_0000 3rd AD: @stefaninedanova Cast PA: @alfieglynn Script Supervisor: @marianareider Costume Designer: @chloehsdg Production Designer: @gaj_art.dept Art Dept Assistants: @telmosnts @irene.k_palette @hannahfindlayfilm @_immybaker #super8 #straight8 #kodak #cinelab #analog #celuloid #film #comedy #slapstick #mrbean #charliechaplin #chaplin #georgemackay #signlanguage #short #shortfilm
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11 months ago
STRAIGHT 8 - SIGN LANGUAGE IS TOP 25 ‼️ Frame reveal before our premiere at the BFI IMAX on the 24th of May, where we will see it for the FIRST TIME. Thank you the awesome team who made this happen, including the cast and crew!! Can’t wait to see our silly film on the IMAX screen. Thank you @straight_8_ one more time 😍 #straight8 #signlanguage #shortfilm #celuloid #film #analog #super8 #8mm @yourxyzworld #georgemackay #theend
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1 year ago
Lemonade Stand-Off at BAFTA-qualifying @locolondon ! Thank you to the selection panel, it’s an honor to screen at the ritzy @picturehouses and see that Lemonade can keep squeezing its way through great programmes. See you the 11th of May! Shot at Lammas Park @westlondonfilmoffice @ealingcouncil #lemonadestandoff #lemonade #straight8 #creativescotland #fun #tomandjerry #super8mm #silentfilm #comedyfilm
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1 year ago
STORYBOARDS vs. STILLS - “Sign Language” Thought it would be fun to compare some of the storyboards for our latest @straight_8_ made by the talented @el_chasm versus the still of the final shot (captured by @jeremyodonnellstudio ) #straight8 #signlanguage #super8 #film #celuloid #bfi #arts #museum #artgallery #georgemackay #jacobedwards #itcrowd #1917 #georgemackayfans
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1 year ago
WELL THAT HAPPENED. New year, new @straight_8_ ! This time, fresh new cast and crew, but Matthew and I are back in with absurd, silly business. First of all, thank you George MacKay, Jacob Edwards and Mia Nuttgens for your time and talents. Special thanks to George for making this work, you’re a legend. Another huge thanks to @dreamscapes_collective for their impressive and masterful artwork, which was essential to the film. As an epilepsy survivor, it’s amazing to have art made by neurodivergent artists in the film. You’re all super talented. Thank you Tom and Chris for this beautiful absurd ride. Thank you to Abbas for being a hell of a cine comrade, Gaj and the art team for pulling a very hard project with very high class, Elena (@el_chasm ) for the pro storyboards, Cecilia and Ethan for always being there, Chloe for your patience and artistry, Harry, Stef, Alfie, and Mariana for your vital help and good vibes, @alex_gulias and @chiaraftog for making sure our film looks great, @antonia.tootill and @theoliviabolivia for your time, patience, and humor, and above all Jeremy (@jeremyodonnellstudio ) for taking the high quality evidence of our work! #straight8 #super8 #8mm #celuloid #analog #absurd #comedy #silly #team #xyz #lemonade #deadfunny #lemonadestandoff #bfi #metfilm #georgemackay #georgemackayfans
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1 year ago
FILMMAKERS WANTED! 🚨 Are you a young filmmaker with a project coming out this year? As we kick off 2025, CinemaSpotlight are looking for writers, directors, actors, and more to interview and celebrate. Get in touch at [email protected] As ever, please do make sure you’re following us on YouTube and Spotify to stay up to date with the latest episodes! #film #2025 #newyear #podcast #movies #filmmaker #moviereview #movie #weliveintime #florencepugh #filmreview #cinema #moviereviews #review #films #cinephile #movienight #netflix #horror #movielover #movierecommendation #moviebuff #movietime #andrewgarfield #filmcritic #moviecritic #drama #movieaddict #nosferatu #hollywood
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1 year ago