Matthew Q. Nelson is a documentary filmmaker based in McKinney, Texas, serving the greater Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and nationwide.

With over 15 years of experience in the non-fiction genre, he has worn just about every hat behind the camera - shaping stories across documentary, branded content, behind-the-scenes, and arts & entertainment formats.

His work includes directing and shooting documentary pieces for major clients like Cisco, filming humanitarian stories for global nonprofits such as World Central Kitchen, and creating behind-the-scenes films sponsored by Warner Brothers. His ability to blend cinematic storytelling with emotional authenticity has also led to high-visibility projects, including editing a short film for GoFundMe that reached millions of viewers.

As a cinematographer, he has worked on two feature documentaries fiscally sponsored under The Gotham Film & Media Institute, a leading organization known for championing independent storytellers and emerging filmmakers.

Whether he’s on a large set or embedded with a lean doc crew, his approach is grounded, story-first, and heart-led. Above all, he’s passionate about the power of film to move people and if that resonates, he's ready to collaborate.

Matthew Q. Nelson

Documentary Filmmaker
@matthewqnelson

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Common Questions For Producers

Values

‍Collaboration
Creativity‍
Storytelling
Ideas
Friendships
Thriftiness
Lending A Hand
Team Work

Rates

Rates can range broadly depending on the scope and scale of each production.
Get in touch, share your budget, and let's explore how we can collaborate.

Gear List

CAMERA
‍‍CANON C500 MII
CORE VMOUNT BATTERIES x3 w/ D-Tap to 4pin
3x BPA 60 + BPA 30

CINEVIEW SDI WIRELESS VIDEO TRANSMITTER
SMALLRIG TELEPROMPTER FOR TABLETS w/ RAILS
EYE DIRECT MARK E
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‍MEDIA
DELKIN BLACK 1TB TYPE B
ANGEL BIRD 512GB TYPE B
CFAST B 2.0‍

‍LENSES
SIGMA ART 28 1.4
SIGMA ART 50 1.4

‍AUDIO
SENNHEISER 416
‍SENNHEISER 8050
SENNHEISER ME66
SENNHEISER ME67
SANKEN COS 11D
2x 32BIT RX / TX LAV SYSTEM
F6 32 BIT RECORDER

‍LIGHTING
‍APUTURE 300D MARK II
APUTURE 300C
LIGHTBRIDGE SKY BLUE DIFFUSION 2 CRL

7 FOOT SILVER UMBRELLA
7 FOOT WHITE UMBRELLA
SPOTLIGHT MOUNT
LIGHT DOME II
LANTERN

GRIP
2x MATTHEWS FLOPPY 48x48
3x MATTHEWS C STAND 40"
1 MATTHEWS REVERSE STAND
1 MATTHEWS LOWBOY DOUBLE RISER COMBO
6x SAND BAGS
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SUPPORT
MANFROTTO 504HD TRIPOD
EASY RIG MINI MAX

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If your question isn't answered here, feel free to reach out to us via email at matthew@thelibrary.studio

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