Matt Howard
Storyboard Artist
Highly experienced across the board, Matt has worked for over 20 years in both live action and animation, for film, TV, advertising, music and events.
Adaptable and calm under pressure, he enjoys the diversity of jobs that he works on and the variety of clients. "It's always great to see a director light up when they see their script turned into images for the first time, giving them confidence and belief in their vision as a whole..." says Matt.
Whether you know exactly what you want, or would like creative input at an early stage, Matt is just as at home suggesting ideas and creative solutions as he is at committing those ideas to images. Using a simple line and minimal tonal palette, he is most suited to creating non-fussy, energetic artwork, that connects with the viewer.
"My style is really born out of necessity and the demands of the deadline-driven culture we live in…"
- Matt Howard
Selected credits
TV Commercials / Branded Content
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | |
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2024 - May |
KONG Animation Studios |
AUDI/Goodwood Festival of Speed |
TVC/Promotional |
Tom Baker |
Emma Burch |
Storyboard Artist |
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2023 - Apr |
Nexus |
Coca-Cola Sensorial Pitch |
TVC |
Hate Butt, Lizzie Small |
Lizzie Small |
Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - Dec |
Fly UX Ltd |
The Service Org |
Book |
Kate Tarling |
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Illustrator |
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2022 - Nov |
Polar Media |
ABP |
TVC |
Joe Kane, Kathy Tsola |
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Storyboard Artist/Creative Director |
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2022 - Nov |
KPG74 Limited |
SOS:AWL |
TVC |
Mirko Parmigiani, Kevin Gleed. |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - Sep |
WeDirect |
Aqua Glow |
TVC |
Tim Weatherall, Jon Evans |
Tim Weatherall, Jon Evans |
Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - Jul |
Outsider TV |
Move Better TSB |
TVC |
Courtney Phillips, Tom Benkins, Gareth Francis |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - Jul |
CNNIC |
The Future Delivered |
TVC |
Jonathan Harris |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - Jun |
Clearscore |
Barclays Weuros |
Branded Content |
Ade Mogaji, Jeremy Cox |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - May |
Partizan |
Strongbow "Force of Nature" |
TVC |
Djawid Hakimyar |
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Storyboard Artist/Visualiser |
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2022 - Apr |
Mini Title |
Tom Ford Eyewear |
TVC |
Julien Martinez Leclerc |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2021 - Jun |
Universal Everything |
Liveart Brand ID |
Branded Content |
Amalie Englesson, Matt Pike, Sam Renwick |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2021 - Jun |
Knucklehead |
Nike |
Branded Content |
Darren Tuohy, Chris Hewitt |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2021 - May |
Image Partnership |
Issey Miyake |
TVC |
Asa Mader, Rosie Box |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2021 - Mar |
Twelfth Man |
Champion's League Mascot |
Branded Content |
Michael Berthon |
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Character Designer |
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2021 - Jan |
Chief TV |
BBC Comic Relief |
TVC |
Ben Tonge, Luke Filz, Learnea, Roberts |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2020 - Aug |
Gas and Electric |
Spring |
TVC |
Douglas Bye, Tom King |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2020 - Jul |
CNNIC |
BMW Team Lab |
TVC |
Daniela Abraham, Narghi Dotieva |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2020 - Mar |
Nexus Studios |
BBC European Cup Title Sequence |
Branded Content |
Sam Southward |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2020 - Mar |
Nomad Productions |
Etihad UAE |
Branded Content |
Stewart Game, Rochelle White |
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Storyboard Artist |
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2020 - Feb |
Iconoclast |
Pepsi |
TVC |
Mees Pijnenburg, Harriet Towler |
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Storyboard Artist/Visualiser |
Features & TV Drama
| Date(s) | Prod Co | Title | Type | Director | Producer | Role | |
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2022 - September |
Left Bank Pictures/NETFLIX |
Everything Now |
TV Drama |
Dionne Edwards
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Andy Harries Sian McWilliams Rob Bullock Ripley Parker |
Storyboard Artist |
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2022 - March |
Amazon Studios, Dignity Prods |
Mammals |
TV Drama |
Stephanie Laing, Jez Butterworth |
Jez Butterworth, Dee Collier, Georgina Lowe |
Storyboard Artist |
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2021 - July |
Heyday Television, BBC |
The Capture |
TV Drama |
Ben Chanan |
Tom Coan, David Heyman |
Storyboard Artist |
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2020 - November |
Nexus Studios |
The House |
Feature Animation |
Emma De Swaef, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Paloma Baeza, Marc James Roels |
Diego Rosner, Charlotte Bavasso, Christopher O'Reilly |
Storyboard Artist |
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2018 - May |
Clandestine Films |
Mary Queen of Scots |
Feature Film |
Josie Rourke, Chris Dickens |
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Haywood |
Storyboard Artist |
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2016 - May |
CHASE |
Samurai/History Channel |
TV Drama Documentary |
Darren Wall |
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Concept Artist, Background Artist |
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2015 - December |
Beaglepug Films |
Terminal |
Feature Film |
Vaughn Stein |
Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, David Barron |
Concept Designer, Storyboard Artist |
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2015 - October |
2nd Unit/Universal |
Jason Bourne |
Feature Film |
Paul Greengrass |
Frank Marshall |
Storyboard Artist |
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2013 - March |
Hit Entertainment |
Fireman Sam |
TV Children's Series Animation |
Gary Andrews |
Alex Jennings |
Storyboard Artist |
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2009 - Sep |
Platinum Films Pinewood |
Matt Hatter Chronicles |
Children's Series Animation |
David Freedman, Nigel Stone |
Nigel Stone |
Storyboard Artist |
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2007 March |
Nexus Studios |
Taking Liberties |
Feature Documentary |
Chris Atkins, Simon Robson |
Kurt Engfehr, Christina Slater |
Illustrator, Key frame animator |
Experiential / Live events
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Director | Role |
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2017 - Jan |
LCI |
Xian China Celebration |
Andrew Day |
Storyboard Artist/Character Designer |
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2016 - Jun |
Imagination |
Innovation Lab/Jaguar Landrover |
Mark Chapple, Alex Osman, Alison Perry, Nick Burdett |
Concept Visualiser |
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2015 - Oct |
Planet Jump |
Negramaro - Concert Animation |
Darren Wall |
Creative Director/Key frame Illustrator |
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2015 - Apr |
LCI |
Dubai Milan Expo |
Charles Rosendaal |
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2014 - Sep |
LCI |
Saudi National Day Celebrations |
Andrew Day |
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2013 - Nov |
LCI |
Visit Malaysia Event |
Andrew Day |
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2013 - Oct |
Planet Jump |
BAFTA Awards Ceremony |
Darren Wall |
Character and Comic Book Illustrator/Key Frame Animator |
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2013 - Jan |
LCI |
Xian China Celebration |
Andrew Day |
Concept Visualiser |
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2012 - May |
LCI |
World Gas Conference Kuala Lumpur |
Andrew Day |
Storyboard Artist/Design Content for video mapping |
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2011 - Jul |
LCI |
National Gallery Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition |
Andrew Day |
Concept Designer/Projection Illustrator |
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2010 - Sep |
LCI |
Nissan Juke Launch Event |
Andrew Day |
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2010 - Jan |
LCI |
Ocean Park China |
Andrew Day |
Concept Designer/Storyboard Artist |
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2007 - Aug |
LCI |
Singapore Marina Bay Show |
Andrew Day |
Visualiser/Concept Designer |
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2004 - Mar |
LCI |
Xian Lake Show China |
Andrew Day |
Concept Designer/visualiser |
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2003 - Mar |
LCI |
Samsung/Matrix Launch |
Andrew Day |
Storyboard Artist/Visualiser |
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2002 - Mar |
LCI |
Phoenix City Laser Show China |
Andrew Day |
Visualiser |
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2001 - Mar |
LCI |
Saudi Kings Birthday Celebration Stage Show |
Andrew Day |
Visualiser |
Music Videos
| Date | Prod Co | Artist / Title | Director | Role | |
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2003 - May |
Exposure Films |
Super Furry Animals/Golden Retriever |
Jake and Jim |
Storyboard Artist |
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2001 - Aug |
Godman |
Spiritualised/Stop your Crying |
Jake and Jim |
Storyboard Artist |
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2001 - Jun |
Godman |
Stereophonics/Have a Nice Day |
Jake and Jim |
Storyboard Artist |
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2001 - Apr |
Godman |
Geri Halliwell/Scream if you Wanna |
Jake and Jim |
Storyboard Artist |
Animation
| Date | Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Role |
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2005 - May |
CHASE ANIMATION |
VARIOUS - 1 YEAR CONTRACT |
Senior Designer/Creative Director |
Countries Worked in
- China
- Dubai
- Europe
- Malaysia
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- St. Lucia
- U.S.A
Directors Worked with
- Chris Atkins
- Darren Wall
- Jez Butterworth
- Josie Rourke
- Marc and Emma
- Matt and FX
- Smith and Foulkes
- Tom Ackerley
- Vaughn Stein
Education
- 1992 – 1995 University of the West Of England - BA(Hons) Illustration 2:1
- 1991 – 1992 Middlesex University Foundation Diploma – Art &Design
- 8 G.C.S.E.s - O Level equivalent
- 2 A Levels
Ad Agencies Worked with
- VCCP
- AKQA
- WPP
- Havas
Genres Worked in
- Drama
- Thriller
- Action
- Neo Noir
- Sci-fi
- Crime
- Documentary
- History
- Action
- Games
- Animation
- Children's Animation
- Comedy
- Surreal Comedy
- Shorts
- Music Video
- Teen Drama
- Music Video
Technical Skills
- Photoshop - Intermediate
- InDesign - Basic
- Sketchbook Pro
- Redboard
- Microsoft Office
Additional Skills
- Storyboarding
- Visualising
- Concept Design
- Layouts
- Character Design/Development
- Motion Graphics/Animation
- Art Directing
- Directing
- Writing/Copywriting
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Presentation at pitch and delivery stage
- Silkscreen/screen printing
- Full clean drivers license 35 years experience
- Carpentry
Awards
- Jason Bourne 2016 - Empire Award Best Thriller
- Taking Liberties 2007 - BAFTA Nominated
- The House NETFLIX 2022 - BAFTA Nominated
- The House NETFLIX 2022 - Emmy Award