Matt Cerwen is a renowned filmmaker, celebrated for his work on the esteemed short film "Inside", which was a finalist at Tropfest. His film garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Sydney Morning Herald Film critic Giles Hardie praising its unique blend of color, emotion, and madness, likening its final image to the iconic Wizard Of Oz style. Additionally, Trashbaggery commended "Inside" as a "powerful, at times terrifying film" with "raw, very convincing performances", hailing it as a "poignant little gem about self-expression misunderstood".
In 2011, Cerwen expanded his portfolio by serving as a "director for hire" on the low-budget Australian teen drama "Circle Of Lies". The film received high praise from Ed Gibbs of Empire Magazine, who deemed it "an authentic teen drama that speaks directly to its audience". Film Ink also offered a glowing review, describing "Circle Of Lies" as "quietly impressive".
