Matt Glen: Director of Photography in London

Hi, I'm Matt, and I love this job.

I'm a London-based Director of Photography with 21 years behind the camera. I shoot commercials, automotive films, documentaries, branded content, music promos and narrative, and I've filmed some of the world's greatest art and artists. The work regularly takes me all over the world.

I got my BA Hons in Photography and Film in 2005, and the camera has been on my shoulder ever since. I'm a collaborator and a problem solver, focused on achieving the director's vision. I can work small and naturalistic when the story needs it, or light up a city block when it doesn't. That's why directors and producers keep asking me back.

A few of the brands and broadcasters I've shot for

Bentley · Audi · Dior · BBC · Brompton · National Geographic · Standard Chartered · Salesforce · Subaru · Thames Water · Scottish Government · Peugeot · Heineken · Lloyds · M&S · TUI · Galaxy · Nestlé · VW · Porsche · Yamaha · Shell · CNN · Greenpeace · Google · Google DeepMind · Ariel · NSPCC · RSPCA · JCB · Virgin · O2 · Vodafone · UFC

Specialisms

Automotive DOP, London →
Gallery & exhibition filming, London →

What directors say

"I've had the pleasure of working with Matt on a good number of projects over the last 10+ years, and he's an absolute joy to collaborate with.

He's a hugely talented cinematographer with a fantastic eye, but what really sets him apart is his understanding that great cinematography is about so much more than beautiful images. It's about serving the story, capturing the emotion and finding the visual language that brings a director's vision to life. He has a real instinct for this, combining creativity and technical mastery with a thoughtful, purposeful approach to every shot.

Just as importantly, he's a brilliant collaborator. He listens, contributes ideas, solves problems and brings a calm, positive energy to the process. He understands that filmmaking is a team effort, and his ability to work seamlessly with directors, production designers and the wider crew makes a real difference to both the creative outcome and the experience of getting there.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Matt to anyone looking for a DOP who brings not only exceptional craft and visual flair, but also intelligence, imagination and a genuine passion for storytelling.

Always a pleasure to work with, and I'm really looking forward to many more collaborations, especially our upcoming narrative film!"

— Tim Juby, Director & Founder, Hound Dog Media

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Own kit

I own a full camera, lighting and grip package, including the Sony FX6, the DJI Ronin 4D and Thypoch Simera-C cine primes, so you can book camera and DOP in one. See the full kit list →

Let's talk

Every project starts with a conversation. Tell me about yours.

email: mattglen2000@gmail.com

telephone: +44 (0) 7976 251 331