Kevin Mathews
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Professional Credits

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Film Productions - Credited and/or Worked On

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The Dark Is Rising

  • Directed by David Cunningham
  • 2007
  • Synopsis: A boy's life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark. .

Past Productions

His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass

  • Directed by Chris Weitz
  • 2007
  • Synopsis: In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.

Harry Potter "5" and the Order of the Phoenix

  • Directed by David Yates
  • 2007
  • Synopsis: With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts..

Stardust

  • Directed by Matthew Vaughn
  • 2007
  • Synopsis: In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm...

The Da Vinci Code

  • Directed by Ron Howard
  • 2005
  • Synopsis: Film version of the International Bestseller by Dan Brown, and starring Tom Hanks. A murder in the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years -- which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
  • Flyboys

  • Directed by Tony Bill
  • 2005
  • Synopsis: The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.
  • Doom

  • Directed by Andrzej Bartowiak
  • 2005
  • Synopsis: Something has gone wrong at a remote scientific research station on Mars. All research has ceased. Communication has failed. And the messages that do get through are less than comforting. It's a level 5 quarantine and the only souls allowed in or out are the Rapid Response Tactical Squad - hardened Space Marines armed to the teeth with enough firepower to neutralize the enemy... or so they think.
  • Nanny Mc Phee

  • Directed by Kirk Jones
  • 2004
  • Synopsis: Emma Thompson stars as a governess who uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.
  • King Arthur

  • Directed by Antonine Faquar
  • 2003
  • Synopsis: The Romans are leaving. The political void left by them sees the start of a struggle for power amongst the remaining tribes. Arthur's Knights have been given their last mission to save a child from the Saxon onslaught...
  • Proof

  • Directed by John Madden
  • 2003
  • Synopsis: The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician, recently deceased, tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settle his affairs.
  • Dead Romantic

  • Directed by David Richards
  • 2003
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  • Troy

  • Directed by Wolfgang Peterson
  • 2003
  • Synopsis: With soaring photography that circles from above then swoops in for the action, TROY is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend.
  • The League of Extraordinary Gentleman

  • Directed by Stephen Norrington
  • 2003
  • Synopsis: Set in Victorian England, this is the story of a collection of characters from several literary classics who have been summoned together by Queen Victoria. The collective includes Alan Quatermain from 'King Solomon's Mines', Mina Harker from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', Dorian Gray from Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture Of Dorian Gray', and 'Captain Nemo' from Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea'. The characters must combine their talents to save the world.
  • Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life

  • Directed by Jan de Bont
  • 2002
  • Synopsis: Lara Croft is back and on another mission to save the world. She must find the mythological Pandora's Box from a temple located under water. No sooner has Lara secured the artefact then it is stolen by a Criminal organisation intent on using it to create a deadly weapon...
  • Bright Young Things

  • Directed by Stephen Fry
  • 2002
  • Synopsis: Based on the novel 'Vile Bodies' by Evelyn Waugh. Adam is part of a young novelist who is trying to earn enough money so he can marry his love. This is the story of Adam and his friends in the London of the 1930s.
  • James Bond - Die Another Day

  • Directed by Lee Tamahori
  • 2002
  • Synopsis: James Bond after being imprisoned and tortured in North Korea for over a year, wins his freedom when M bargains for his release. Out for revenge Bond is hot on the heels of Zao, the agent who captured him and Gustav Graves, a unscrupulous tycoon who threatens the safety of the entire world...
  • Charlotte Gray

  • Directed by Gillian Armstrong
  • 2001
  • Synopsis: 1943. The World is at war. Charlotte Gray, a young Scottish woman is parachuted behind enemy lines in southern France. Officially, she has been recruited by the British government to liase with the local Resistance group. Unofficially, she is searching for her lover, missing in action. As Charlotte becomes more deeply involved with the Resistance fighters, she realises that her love for France and its people will change her life forever.
  • Harry Potter 1 & 2

  • Directed by Christopher Columbus
  • 2000/2001
  • Synopsis: Harry lives the first ten years of his life, unhappily, with his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia unaware that his parents had been a wizard and a witch. When he is invited to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry he discovers that there are two worlds: that of the Muggles where he grew up and the magic and fantasy world where he is destined to live...
  • Shackleton

  • Directed by Kenneth Branagh
  • 2001
  • Synopsis: In 1914 Ernest Shackleton and his crew set off for the South Pole on the ship Endurance. It sank leaving them stranded and this is the story of their fight for survival.
  • Band of Brothers

  • Directed by Steven Spielberg / Tom Hanks
  • 2000
  • Synopsis: The story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne, U.S. Army starting with their training in 1942 and documents their achievements through to the fall of Nazi Germany.
  • Shanghai Noon

  • Directed by Tom Dei
  • 1999
  • Synopsis: Chon Wang is on a mission to rescue the beautiful Princess Pei Pei from her kidnappers, he enlists the help of a cowboy called Roy O'Bannon and together they get set for an adventure.
  • Whatever happened to Harold Smith

  • Directed by Peter Hewitt
  • 1999
  • Synopsis:
  • James Bond - The World Is Not Enough

  • Directed by Roger Spottiswood
  • 1999
  • Synopsis: Complete with ski chases, casino hijinks, high-tech gadgetry, and sultry women, the 19th installment in the James Bond franchise features the increasingly at ease Pierce Brosnan in his third appearance as 007, in a race to save the world's oil supply.
  • Entrapment

  • Directed by John Amiel
  • 1998
  • Synopsis: An art thief becomes caught up in an insurance investigator's game to catch him red-handed. A plan to carry out a huge theft is set in motion. But just who is fooling who?
  • Sleepy Hollow

  • Directed by Tim Burton
  • 1998/99
  • Synopsis: A policeman investigates a series of murders in the village of Sleepy Hollow in the 1700s. The victims' bodies have been found without their heads. Legend has it that a headless horseman who roams the woods is responsible...
  • Alicias Journey

  • Directed by Atom Egoyam
  • 1998
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  • Star Wars - Episode One, The Phantom Menace

  • Directed by Rick Macullam
  • 1998
  • Synopsis: A prequel to Star Wars which introduces the main characters; a young boy with special powers called Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The galaxy is threatened by war and the Jedi Knights must keep the peace at all costs. Jedi warrior Qui-Gon Jinn sets out to save the planet of Naboo from the Trade Federation.
  • Avengers

  • Directed by Jeremiah Chechik
  • 1997
  • Synopsis: A spy-spoof based on the television series of the 1960s which finds Steed called to the Ministry's secret agency to investigate the strange weather systems affecting the country.
  • Mortal Kombat 2

  • Directed by John Leonetti
  • 1996
  • Synopsis: Shao-Kahn arrives on earth with his extermination squads determined to eliminate anything in his way..
  • Hamlet

  • Directed by Kenneth Branagh
  • 1996
  • Synopsis:
  • Bent - Channel 4

  • Directed by Sean Mathias
  • 1996
  • Synopsis: The story of the fate of three homosexual men during the rise of Nazism.
  • Funny Bones

  • Directed by Peter Chelsom
  • 1995
  • Synopsis: Tommy Fawkes wants to be a successful comedian but his Las Vegas debut is a failure. He goes back to Blackpool...
  • White Squall

  • Directed by Ridley Scott
  • 1995
  • Synopsis: Thirteen young men begin an adventure of a lifetime on a sailing trip captained by Christopher Chaldean. When disaster hits in the form of a huge storm the crew must fight to survive...
  • Mary Shelleys' Frankenstein

  • Directed by Kenneth Branagh
  • 1994
  • Synopsis: An all-star version of Mary Shelley's gothic horror story in which Victor Frankenstein creates a monster that threatens to destroy him.
  • Judge Dredd

  • Directed by Danny Cannon
  • 1994
  • Synopsis: An all action tale set in the year 2139 AD in which Sylvester Stallone appears in the title role as a law-enforcer who takes no prisoners in his task of bringing law and order to a turbulent city.
  • Alien 3

  • Directed by David Fincher
  • 1990/91
  • Synopsis: Ripley finds herself the sole survivor of another alien attack. This time she finds herself on Fiorina 161, a penal colony... It is not long before Ripley realises that her doomed escape pod was contaminated with the alien. Now she is imprisoned on a planet where weapons are unavailable...
  • Storyteller: The Greek Myths

  • Directed by Jim Henson
  • 1989
  • Synopsis:
  • Indiana Jones, The Last Crusade

  • Directed by Steven Spielberg
  • 1988
  • Synopsis: The fearless archaeologist is once again pitted against the Nazis as he musters up every last ounce of courage and cunning to rescue his father and the Holy Grail.
  • The Adventures of Baron Munchaussen

  • Directed by Terry Gilliam
  • 1987
  • Synopsis: A remake of the classic story where Baron Munchausen must prove his reputation as one of history's most remarkable adventurers, or be seen as one of the greatest liars of all time. So, with the help of his four close friends, each one having a special power, he sets out on new adventures.
  • Willow

  • Directed by Ron Howard
  • 1987
  • Synopsis: In this sword and sorcery fantasy tale a timid yet valiant dwarf is entrusted with delivering a tiny royal infant from evil. His journey is dangerous as he encounters many characters along the way.
  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit

  • Directed by Robert Zemekis
  • 1987
  • Synopsis:
  • The Princess Bride

  • Directed by Rob Reiner
  • 1986
  • Synopsis: A young boy is less than thrilled when his grandfather arrives to read him the story of 'The Princess Bride', a swashbuckling tale full of fencing, fighting, giants and monsters. He is very surprised when the story comes to life before his enchanted eyes...
  • Hope and Glory

  • Directed by John Boorman
  • 1985
  • Synopsis:
  • Absolute Beginners

  • Directed by Julian Temple
  • 1985
  • Synopsis:
  • Haunted Honeymoon

  • Directed by Gene Wilder
  • 1985
  • Synopsis: This spoof of spooky mystery stories follows radio stars Larry Abbot and his fiance Vickie on their prenuptial visit to the groom's ancestral home. But strange things start happening when all of Larry's eccentric relatives compete to be next in line for the family fortune.
  • Labyrinth

  • Directed by Jim Henson
  • 1985
  • Synopsis: A young woman wishes her baby brother would be taken away by goblins. Her wish comes true and now she must rescue him by going through the forbidding passages of the labyrinth to reach the goblin castle of the mighty wizard king.
  • Arthur The King (aka Merlin and The Sword)

  • Directed by Clive Donner
  • 1985
  • Synopsis: Classic tale of King Arthur and how his wife is kidnapped by his evil sister. Lancelot is sent out to try and retrieve the lost queen and unfortunately falls in love with her. Forbidden love, revenge, family rivalry, and magic are all prominent themes.
  • Alan Quatermain

  • Directed by Gary Nelson
  • 1984
  • Synopsis:
  • The Bride

  • Directed by Frank Rodham
  • 1984
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  • Lifeforce

  • Directed by Tobe Hooper
  • 1984
  • Synopsis: A band of Aliens travel to Earth and their leader sets out to drain the lifeforce of every person that she meets with. Soon the planet is in serious trouble... Can she be destroyed before it is too late?...
  • Sheena, Queen of the Jungle

  • Directed by John Guillaman
  • 1983
  • Synopsis:
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

  • Directed by Steven Spielberg
  • 1983
  • Synopsis: Indiana goes in search of the Ankara Stone, but manages to free hundreds of children in the process.
  • Amadeus

  • Directed by Milos Forman
  • 1982
  • Synopsis: The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He was coarse, bawdy, drunk, screeched like a child and yet was one of the greatest composers who ever lived.
  • Time Bandits

  • Directed by Terry Jones
  • 1982
  • Synopsis: An impudent journey through time and space, where all the famous characters are not how they appeared in your school books.
  • Greystoke

  • Directed by Hugh Hudson
  • 1982
  • Synopsis: The story of John Clayton who is rescued and reared by apes following the shipwreck of his parents. The film explores the pressures on him in his transition from the jungle to English civilised society.
  • The Meaning of Life

  • Directed by Terry Gilliam
  • 1982
  • Synopsis: Truly outrageous Monty Python film about the mystery of birth, death, and everything in between!
  • Clash Of The Titans

  • Directed by Desmond Davis
  • 1981
  • Synopsis: Full of pride, Cassiopeia compares her daughter's beauty to that of Hera. Angered, the queen of the gods has Poseidon unleash the monstrous beast Craken to destroy their village unless Cassiopeia's daughter, Andromeda, is sacrificed. Perseus, the son of Zeus, becomes enchanted with the breathtaking beauty and is determined to save her from this fate...
  • Outland

  • Directed by Peter Hymans
  • 1981
  • Synopsis: A secret threatens the sanity of miners working in the depths of an outer planet.
  • McVicar

  • Directed by Tom Clegg
  • 1980
  • Synopsis: A drama based on the life of the professional British crook John McVicar. The film highlights many of the brutal aspects of life in a top security prison.
  • Eye of the Needle

  • Directed by Richard Marquand
  • 1980
  • Synopsis: The outcome of World War II is dependant upon one man's ability to stop an important German agent from reporting to Hitler. Popular suspense thriller based on a novel by Ken Follett.
  • Flash Gordon

  • Directed by Gordon Hodges
  • 1979
  • Synopsis: There is only one person who can save the World from the plans of Ming the Merciless, Flash Gordon. Along with his companions, Dale Arden and Doctor Zarkov, Flash battles to stop the evil one.
  • Superman 1 & 2

  • Directed by Richard Donner
  • 1976/77
  • Synopsis: In 'Superman', possibly the greatest comic strip story of all time, Christopher Reeve stars in the lead role as the crime busting action hero. In 'Superman 2' renegade survivors from Krypton threaten Earth with a space bomb. Lex Luthor and two dastardly accomplices take over the White House. Superman races to the rescue and undertakes a series of mighty struggles.
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    Television Productions

    Dr. Who - BBC
    Nail Bomber - BBC
    Casualty - BBC
    Holby City - BBC
    Man Stroke Woman - Thames / Talkback
    Riot at the Rite - BBC
    Messiah - BBC
    The Last Detective - Meridian
    Walking With Space Men - Channel 4
    Red Cap - BBC
    Calendar Girl - Channel 4
    White Teeth - Channel 4
    Trial and Retribution - French TV
    Dot the i - Channel 4
    Footballers Wives - I.T.V
    Three Blind Mice - French TV
    The I Inside - Channel 4
    Red Alert - BBC
    BBC Interactive - BBC
    Frankenstein - Granada
    Friday Night Live - I.T.V.
    The Great Operas - Channel 4
    Paul Merton, The Series - Hatrick Productions
    Mr. Majeka - T.V.S.
    Arthur the King - American T.V.
    The Racing Game - Grampian
    Londons Burning - Thames
    Ruby Wax Show - Limehouse
    Storytellers - Henson Organisation
    Saracens - I.T.V.
    Generation Game - B.B.C.
    Blue Peter - B.B.C.
    Jeeves & Wooster - I.T.V.
    Poirot - L.W.T.
    Alexi Sayle 'Paris' - Talkback
    Brighton Boy - BB Productions
    Skinner & Baddiel - I.T.V.
    Thin Blue Line - B.B.C.
    1996 Brit Awards - I.T.V.
    French Lotto
    Don't Forget Your Toothbrush - I.T.V.
    English National Lottery - B.B.C.
    How do they do that? - B.B.C.
    Noel Edmonds House Party - B.B.C.
    Sunburn - B.B.C.
    Lisa Reilly - Carlton
    The Olympics - B.B.C.
    Mission Impossible - Trouble TV
    Rory Bremner Summer Special - Channel 4
    Harry Potter - Theatre Production
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    Pop Promotions

    Kevin Mathews
    Presents

    Will Young

    Kylie Minogue

    Fat Boy Slim, Blur

    So Solid Crew, Beverley Knight, Bjork, Tori Amos
    Spice Girls, All Saints, RDF

    Queen, David Bowie, Supergrass, Alisha's Attic,

    Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynn,
    Jarvis Cocker, Duran Duran, Dire Straits, Kate Bush,
    Alsou - Before you Love Me (Matrix Dance),

    K. L. F., Suggs of Madness, Lulu, Elisabeth Troy and Nerina.
     
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    Media & Photographic Still Shoots

    Tatler - The Magazine
    Maxim - The Magazine
    Vogue - The Magazine
    Elle - The Magazine
    Red - The Magazine
    In Style - The Magazine
    Country Life - The Magazine
    Sunday Times - Magazine Supplement
    Independent - Magazine Supplement
    Saturday Telegraph - Magazine Supplement
    Giorgio Armani
    Christian Dior
    Rimmel
    Chanel
    Estee Lauder
    Calvin Klein
    Russell Grant Horoscopes- Newspaper
    The Sun - Newspaper
    The Mirror - Newspaper
    News Of The World - Newspaper
    Worked with many of the industries top Photographers including David Bailey
     
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    Commercials

    We have had the pleasure of working on hundreds of commercials worldwide.
    They include no less than British Airways, Pepsi, Coke, Orange, Vodafone, Kool Aid, O2, BT Cellnet, Halifax, Nat West, Barclays Bank and Rimmel (Kate Moss).. etc.
    A full list is available on request.
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    Certificates

    • Wire Effects Co-ordinator
    • N V Q Parts 2 and 3 Accredited by QCA
    • Master Supervising Rigger
    • SFX and Stunt Flying Wire Supervisor
    • P.A.D.I Divemaster and HSE Approved Diver
    • BBC listed and Approved Wire Supervisor and Supervising Master Rigger
    • SITAC and CITB Qualified Rigger / Scaffolder
    • British Flim and Television BECTU Union Committee Member
    • BAFTA Jury Member 1994
    • BAFTA Member
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    Recommendations

    A list of recommendations can be obtained upon request.

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    Festivals

    Executive Producer of South East Asia Koh Samui Music Festival in Thailand - 2005

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