Jim Matlosz

Oedipus

Jim Matlosz earned an associate degree in both media studies and photography, and a bachelor’s degree in communication at William Patterson College. Matlosz says he was particularly inspired by Pete Kozachik when he worked as an assistant cameraman on Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas, and Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC on the set of Martin Scorsese's Kundun. Matlosz is entering his 16th year in the industry. He first began working on visual effects motion control, greenscreen/bluescreen, miniatures, animation, and pyrotechnique shots. He has over 10 years of experience in commercials. Matlosz spent seven years traveling the world making IMAX® films, and has photographed several live-action shorts and independent features.

Oedipus is a stop-motion film based on a Greek tragedy by Sophocles, which is performed by fresh vegetables. This is the first time Matlosz collaborated with director Jason Wishnow. The director wanted the film to feel like a classic Hollywood CinemaScope film. Matlosz says it was a challenge to create live-action lighting techniques and a style to make the film feel as real as possible. Oedipus premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. The film has also won several awards, including best cinematography for a high-def short at HDFEST.