Mathieu Séguin
Cinematographer
About Me
Mathieu Séguin is a canadian cinematographer. His work varies from commercials, to documentaries, to cinema but all have a common goal of telling a story through vivid imagery. Aside from knowing the technical and logistical aspect of a production, Mathieu understands the art of lighting and uses it as his paintbrush.
His films have played internationally through various film festivals. His most recent short film entitled “Jenna” premiered at the HOF International Film Festival in Germany and has garnered over a dozen awards all over Europe. In addition, his indie feature entitled “The Savage Tales of Frank MacGuffin” is now available on the iTunes store.
Mathieu is now graduating from the Amercian Film Institute (AFI) with a Masters in cinematography and ready to collaborate!
2017
Jenna
"Jenna" was a short film I shot on the french islands of St-Pierre & Miquelon. The crew was all from Paris and was a fun collaboration. The film was screened throughout Europe and won many awards.
2016
The Savage Tales of Frank McGuffin
This was a low budget independent film where I was force to use minimal equipment and lots of creativity. It was a great experience and made me a better cinematographer. It is now released on the iTunes stores
2019
Rejoice
This visual essay tested all of my skills and abilities that I have gained during my time at AFI. Collaboration with the cast and crew was key to success for this film. Shot on 35mm film with the Panavision XL2 was a foundational experience.
2017-2019
Cinematography Fellow at AFI
Attending the American Film Institute (AFI) changed my perspective on cinema. It allowed me to better understand story and poetry in visuals. It allowed me to dedicate two years to my craft and grow as a cinematographer.
Get in Touch
Let me know what you think of my work and if you’re interested in collaborating on a future project.
747-334-8012