Matthew Long
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Matthew Long is a Vancouver
-based writer, director, and producer. His films include The Great Retro-Chic Revival (2005), Trans Neptune: or The Fall of Pandora, Drag Queen Cosmonaut (2007), and The Anachronism (2008). Long's films often contain elements of science fiction
, although in The Anachronism these elements are placed against the backdrop of a period piece
set in a pre-high-technology era, and is firmly in the Steampunk
genre.
In May 2005, The Great Retro-Chic Revival won Leo Awards
in the categories of Best Student Production and Best Direction in a Student Film.
The world premiere for Trans-Neptune took place at the Cannes Film Festival
in 2007. On August 26, 2007, Trans-Neptune won the Gerry Brunet Memorial Award at the 19th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival
On May 4, 2009, The Anachronism won seven Leo Awards
, including Best Short Drama, Best Screenwriting in a Short Drama, Best Overall Sound in a Short Drama, Best Musical Score in a Short Drama, Best Production Design in a Short Drama, and Best Costume Design in a Short Drama.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
-based writer, director, and producer. His films include The Great Retro-Chic Revival (2005), Trans Neptune: or The Fall of Pandora, Drag Queen Cosmonaut (2007), and The Anachronism (2008). Long's films often contain elements of science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, although in The Anachronism these elements are placed against the backdrop of a period piece
Period piece
-Setting:In the performing arts, a period piece is a work set in a particular era. This informal term covers all countries, all periods and all genres...
set in a pre-high-technology era, and is firmly in the Steampunk
Steampunk
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s. Steampunk involves a setting where steam power is still widely used—usually Victorian era Britain or "Wild West"-era United...
genre.
In May 2005, The Great Retro-Chic Revival won Leo Awards
Leo Awards
The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry, celebrating excellence in artistic achievement. Held each May in Vancouver, Canada, the Leo Awards honour nominees and winners in 13 program categories and up to 19 craft categories...
in the categories of Best Student Production and Best Direction in a Student Film.
The world premiere for Trans-Neptune took place at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
in 2007. On August 26, 2007, Trans-Neptune won the Gerry Brunet Memorial Award at the 19th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival is Vancouver's second largest film festival and Western Canada's largest queer arts event that takes place annually in Vancouver, British Columbia.2011 marks the 23nd Annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival, August 11 to 21...
On May 4, 2009, The Anachronism won seven Leo Awards
Leo Awards
The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry, celebrating excellence in artistic achievement. Held each May in Vancouver, Canada, the Leo Awards honour nominees and winners in 13 program categories and up to 19 craft categories...
, including Best Short Drama, Best Screenwriting in a Short Drama, Best Overall Sound in a Short Drama, Best Musical Score in a Short Drama, Best Production Design in a Short Drama, and Best Costume Design in a Short Drama.
External links
- Matthew Long on imdb
- Trans-Nepture Homepage