Kyle Petersen - Matthew Portrait Edited-6.jpg — **My Story**

***Remember Why You Started***

At a Glance:

I started sharing my videos and photos online in February of 2017. At the time, I took simple video clips on my iPhone and put them together in a basic video editor called iMovie. Fast forward to today, there’s a little more gear, time, software (& more) that goes into the process, to say the least! I never would have imagined the support I have received, and I am forever and will continue to be grateful for it in the future.

Today, I have achieved 1.5+ million video views online and 300+ videos created for numerous clients in the corporate, economic development, education, government, marketing, real estate, non-profit, and tourism fields. None of this would have been possible without your support along the way.

So, whether you’ve recently discovered my work or if you’ve been following since the beginning, from the bottom of my heart I thank you for your support. It means the absolute world to me.

About Matthew Klein:

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Founder of Matthew Klein Films

Matthew Klein graduated with his MBA (Master's in Business Administration) from Bradley University in 2024. Prior to this, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business Management and Leadership and a minor in Marketing from Bradley's Foster College of Business. During his time at Bradley, Matthew earned first place in multiple innovation competitions and received an official proclamation for his entrepreneurial abilities from Bradley President Stephen Standifird and the Mayor of Peoria, IL, Rita Ali.

Growing up in the Illinois Valley, a collection of small communities with distinctive characteristics, the art of storytelling and perspectives has always been a fundamental principle to Matthew. His passion and desire to create led him to found his creative video production company at the age of 17.

In 2021, his video work was included and credited in an HBO original documentary produced by Unrealistic Productions, a Mark Wahlberg company. Matthew has created over 500 films for a wide range of public and private entities.

In his spare time, Matthew enjoys photographing nature, flying drones, hiking at National Parks, and spending time with his friends and family. There’s also a good chance of running into him at the local coffee shop.

Certified as a “Remote Pilot” under Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107) by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Recognition:

-Inclusion of footage in the Hallmark holiday movie A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe - 2022
-Proclamation from City of Peoria, IL Mayor and Bradley University President - 2022
-Inclusion of footage in the HBO series The Murders at Starved Rock - 2021
-Illinois Storm Community Fall Photo 2020 Contest - Grand Champion
-Illinois River Road Scenic Snaps Photo 2020 Contest - Runner up
-Inclusion in Heartland Festival Orchestra World Premiere of Heartland Portraits - 2018
-US National Weather Service Chicago, Illinois Fall Photo 2018 Contest - Grand Champion
-National Award Winning Video Director, Videographer, Editor, and Producer at the 2018 Jostens Renaissance National Conference - Grand Champion
-National Award Winning Video Director, Writer, Videographer, Editor, and Producer at the 2017 Jostens Renaissance National Conference - Grand Champion
-National Award Winning Video Director, Writer, Videographer, Editor, and Producer for the Chicago Cubs 2017 Cubs Ring Bearer Contest
-National Award Winning Video Director, Writer, and Producer at the 2016 Jostens Renaissance National Conference - Grand Champion

Matthew Klein Films was founded by Matthew Klein in February of 2017.

In 2023, Matthew Klein Films joined reelCreative to further reimagine storytelling with innovative, inspiring, and engaging media productions.