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Hi, I’m Matt Poynter, ACO SOC. I’m the current President of the Association of Camera Operators. I was raised in Winchester, went to a comprehensive school, and didn’t leave education with more than a few qualifications in photography and pottery. I went to London in my late teens and started to work, firstly in retail and then PR. I realised in my early 20s that it was now or never, so I took the leap and went to work for a rental company as a kit room assistant/delivery driver. This led me to be a documentary assistant, lucky enough to travel the world. Two years of this, and a small taste of being a trainee on a film, made me realise that scripted drama/features was what I wanted for my future, I then concentrated on my career in the Camera Dept. Being a Trainee, Loader and 1st AC gave me the foundations and confidence to push forward and complete my journey. Becoming a Camera Operator is something I dreamt of, but never imagined would happen. It’s been the greatest privilege to work with some incredibly inspiring creatives over the last 32 years. And there’s still more to come, hopefully..!
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