Where ever you go, there you are.

This week I find myself in a wonderfully creative space. I have been editing a really fun piece at work that has been very well received and I started story boarding my plans for our Big Sur video for this September’s camping trip. This week I wanted to share with you the main inspiration for these family videos and I will also re-post the Big Sur video from last year.

Sometime last year, in late spring, early summer I stumbled upon a few commercials directed by, Bruno Aveillan. http://www.quad.fr/commercials/directors/bruno-aveillan/ . He blew me away! His imagery was breath taking and they inspired me to creat a project that would intimately convey my love for my wife Carrie, my son Adden, and the outdoors. One of the things I love and hate about art is that no matter who inspires you or what you are trying to emulate, in the end you are you and your style, and abilities come through in the end. I think that the mood I am in right now loves this fact more than my ego hates it.

One of my favorite Bruno Aveillan pieces is a commercial he did for Louis Vitton. So I want to share that with you now.

LOUIS VUITTON from Israel Greenshines on Vimeo.

What started out as a "I wish I was Bruno Aveillan" piece took on a life of it own and became a love letter to Carrie, showcasing Carrie and Adden's relationship. Enjoy!

a love letter from Matthew Griffith on Vimeo.

The Song "Hands To Feet" was writen and performed by Matt Hopper

High Five!

Hello Everyone! This week I wanted to share a few behind the scenes photos from the last music video I shot. All of the photos were taken by my friend and collaborator Dan Rizzotto. Dan was the Creative Producer, Nick Lovell Directed, and I was the Directer of Photography. We shot this video on the 5D Mark ii with Canon glass, Schneider matte box and follow focus, and Supermist Black filters 1, and 2. I can't wait to show you the final video, but until it's finished you'll just have to enjoy these photos.

I have a special video to share with you. As many of you know I have a 2 year old son named Adden (add-en). He is a a wonderful little boy and is very smart. This video is one of the time were I know he is listening to me when I go on and on about movies and cinematography. Enjoy!