Matthew Victor Pastor, a Filipino Australian film director, has made a name for himself by crafting feature films that delve into the complexities of Asian Australian identity and tell poignant stories that resonate with the Filipino Australian community.
As an alumnus of the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne Faculty of VCA and MCM, Pastor's work is marked by a deep understanding of storytelling and a keen eye for detail.
His feature film, Melodrama/Random/Melbourne, premiered at the 2018 Adelaide Film Festival to great acclaim, earning a spot among the Top Five Films for the week in The Age, a prominent Australian publication.
Furthermore, Melodrama/Random/Melbourne received a nomination for the 67th edition of the FAMAS Award (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award) in the music category, a testament to the film's technical excellence and Pastor's ability to collaborate with talented artists.
Film critic Adrian Martin has taken notice of Pastor's impressive work, describing him as "an energetic and prolific filmmaker worth keeping tabs on." With his unique perspective and dedication to his craft, Matthew Victor Pastor is undoubtedly a director to watch in the years to come.
