BIO
Mathew Swift was born in South Africa, who then immigrated to Australia, and is now living between Gold Coast(AUS), Vancouver and Los Angeles.Mathew established an acting & film career in 2013 - graduating a course in Stage & Screen and another in Film & TV Productions. Since graduating his Acting course, he has appeared in many short films, features and many larger productions such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales', 'Pacific Rim: Uprising', Thor 'Ragnarok' and 'Danger Close'.
Mathew prior to acting was focusing mainly on fashion. He is highly experienced with over a decade and a half of accreditation and has shot campaigns with well known brands such as Nike, YD, Connor, City Beach, Puma, Myer, Giorgio Armani, Anacapa, BOSS and many more. He has been published in multiple magazines nationally and internationally both in print and online. He has walked in NY, LA, Melbourne & Vancouver fashion week. Mathew Swift frequently travels interstate & internationally.
ACTING GALLERY
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POSTERS
What I’ve Learned
EDUCATION
March 2017
Bachelor of Business & Finance
November 2013
Advanced Diploma in Stage & Screen Acting
November 2015
Advanced Diploma in Film & Television Productions
June 2022
Bachelor of physiological Science
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March 2017
Bachelor of Business & Finance
November 2013
Advanced Diploma in Stage & Screen Acting
November 2015
Advanced Diploma in Film & Television Productions
June 2022
Bachelor of physiological Science
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MATHEWS TRAINING & SKILLS
Training:
• Christopher Sommers, Acting for Close up and Self Taping Masterclass, (2022)
• Logan Huffman, Introduction to Meisner, (2022)
• Peter Rasmussen, Uta Hagen, (2022)
• Thea McLeod Casting, Casting Workshop (2021)
• Mairi Cameron and Stephen Lance- Director’s workshop (2021)
• Ben Parkinson Casting, Audition Readiness workshop (2021)
• Kristina Sexton, Ongoing Scene Work (2020/2021)
• Kristina Sexton’s Intimacy Training & Scene Work (2020)
• Kristina Sexton’s Comedic Script Analysis & Acting Techniques (2020
• Kristina Sexton’s 102 Self-taping & Acting Techniques (2020)
• Kristina Sexton’s 101 self-taping (2020)
• Bud Hopes Set Secrets Workshop (2020)
• Katherine Beck, American Dialect Training (2018)
• NIDA Open Screen Actor’s Studio (Audition entry, 2017)
• Advanced Diploma of Film & Tv Productions, APAC, (2016)
• Advanced Diploma of Stage & Screen Acting, APAC, (2015)
• Queensland Theater Company, Junior Youth Ensemble (2012 – 2014)
• NIDA Short Courses- Stage, screen and voice and movement (2010 -2011)
• Saint Peters, Elective Drama (2009-2011)
What I Do
No matter the role or project, I’m confident in the skill set I bring to the table. Take a look below to learn more about my specific abilities
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Accents:
Standard Australian, South African, Standard American, Standard English, Irish, Scottish, Ukrainian
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Special Performance Skills/Interests:
Gymnastics (level 9), Unarmed combat, Sword play combat (rapier), Parkour / Free-running, Motor vehicle (Manual), Snowboarding, Surfing, Horseback riding