Rhodes filming at the Dandora Dumpsite in Nairobi, Kenya (2015).
Photo: MC Kah
Qualia Pictures is owned and operated by Matt V. Rhodes
Matthew Rhodes is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, videographer, editor and photographer. From concept development, filming, sound recording, lighting and bringing the story to life in the edit bay, he carefully handles every stage of the production pipeline.
Awards received by Rhodes and his various teams throughout his 12-year career include:
Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Winner
News and Documentary Emmy® – Outstanding Short Documentary Nominee
SXSW Audience Award Winner
Illinois Press Photographer’s Association – Best of Multimedia, First Place
White House News Photographers Association – Best Documentary
Human Rights Watch – Official Selection
Before earning a Master of Science degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, Rhodes earned both Master of Arts & Bachelor degrees in Philosophy from San Diego State University — focusing on ethics and global justice.
Rhodes’ work has taken him throughout the United States, Mexico, The Netherlands, Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania and Greece.
For business inquiries & collaboration opportunities, please email: qualia.pictures.rhodes@gmail.com or visit the CONTACT tab on the website.