Matthew Steggles

Development and production professional with experience across international studio productions and independent film. Background spans physical production for platforms including HBO, Netflix and Disney (amongst others), alongside leading development across scripted and non-scripted slates. Experienced across the full lifecycle of a project - from feasibility and script assessment through to production and delivery.

Completed PGGB's Courses:
- Introduction to Production Manager Training Programme (one week course with Addie Orfila)
- Advanced Movie Magic Budgeting (with Steve Clark-Hall)
- Screen Skills ‘Step up to first time scripted feature film producing’

Additional Production Experience (not below)
Assistant Production Coordinator / Production Secretary / PA across multiple productions, including Pennyworth, The 355, Last Night in Soho, Yesterday, Rocks, The Courier, The Secret Garden, Chimerica, The Long Song, The Hustle, The Kid Who Would Be King, Christopher Robin, Stan & Ollie, Bohemian Rhapsody, Marcella…

DEVELOPMENT & SLATE EXPERIENCE
In-House/Freelance Producer – Void Films (2025–Present)
• Managing a development slate from early-stage ideas through to packaging
• Sourcing and evaluating material across film projects
• Building and maintaining relationships with writers, directors, agents and sales partners
• Engaging with financiers and sales agents, exploring funding structures and partnerships
• Packaging and positioning projects for financing and distribution, with a focus on commercial viability and international market potential

Head of Development – Studio POW (2024–2025)
• Managed a scripted and non-scripted development slate, sourcing and evaluating material across books, plays, scripts and treatments
• Provided detailed editorial feedback, working with writers, agents and producers to shape projects
• Assessed projects for commercial viability and production feasibility
• Evaluated submissions and provided coverage to inform development decisions
• Led weekly development meetings and oversaw script reporting processes
• Managed rights agreements, talent attachments and negotiations with agents
• Used Monday.com and other database tools to track projects across the development slate, maintaining oversight of submissions, materials and project status
• Developed pitch materials and presented projects to distributors, broadcasters and sales agents

Producer – Freelance (2022 – 2024)
• Produced BFI Network-funded short Distressing Images (starring Michael Socha and Chanel Cresswell)
• Financed through National Lottery funding and private equity
• Managed project from development through to delivery, including UK Tax Credit

Freelance Production Consultant – Good Chaos (2022)
• Built budgets and schedules for projects in development using Movie Magic
• Assessed scripts for feasibility and production planning
• Advised on production approach, identifying logistical and budget considerations