INT. PRODUCTION OFFICE — FILE ROOM
Full production history
Every credited role, in order, from a first script-writing job in 2006 to the current writers' room. Reverse chronological — most recent first.
Crossroads — DStv Pearl Magic Prime, Kampala
Managed a team of writers against production deadlines, tracked continuity and character arcs across the series, and reviewed every submitted script before production use.
Junior Drama's Club (JDC) — DStv Pearl Magic, Kampala
Led script editing and proofreading for the writing team, reviewing submissions for alignment with production goals and mentoring contributing writers.
Fracture — TrIg Films, Tanzania
Ran production financing and logistics, from procurement and crewing to stakeholder updates through to delivery.
Sacred & Restless — Pil Films, Remote
Delivered scripts against tight deadlines, incorporating client feedback through multiple drafts while preserving each story's artistic integrity.
The Cedric Show — UBC, Kampala
Directed social strategy and a small coordinator team, using audience and competitor analysis to sharpen messaging across channels.
Sudi Film — Pilli, Nairobi
Wrote and edited scripts with an emphasis on authentic dialogue, adapting tone and content for different audiences and cultural contexts.
Hakyoto — Radio Drama Series, Maisha Lab & Media Focus on Africa, Fort Portal & Kasese
Shaped creative direction and ran pre- and post-production — voice casting, sound mixing and delivery scheduling — for a radio drama series produced across two Ugandan production bases.
Goethe Institute & Film School Network Africa, Accra
Represented Ugandan production interests in cross-continental co-producer meetings, building partnerships between African and European producers.
Invasion — Taro Inc, Japan (Anime/Sci-fi feature), Remote
Pitched original concepts and wrote scripts for an international anime science- fiction production, working remotely with Japanese producers.
Balikoowa in the City — Fast Track Productions & NTV Uganda, Kampala
Coordinated post-production, managed budgets, and presented to investors and stakeholders to secure project funding for the comedy series.
5@Home — Fast Track Productions & Fox Africa Networks, Kampala
Created the series and led pre-production — casting, location scouting, script revisions — through to Fox Life's continental broadcast, its first international placement.
The Hostel — Serenity — Fast Track Productions & NTV Uganda, Kampala
Ran budgeting and delegation for the show's fourth, rebranded season, reviewing every script for pacing and character consistency.
The Hostel — Fast Track Productions & NTV Uganda, Kampala
Wrote for Uganda's No.1-rated TV programme of 2011 and 2012 (Synovate Research), adapting storylines for a young, campus-set audience across four seasons.
Subira — Swift Films & Light Media, Nairobi
Directed creative and production scheduling, keeping stakeholders aligned through milestone updates on this Swift Films / Light Media co-production.
Formula X — Swift Films & Light Media, Nairobi
Matthew's earliest production credit — laying the groundwork for a Swift Films / Light Media partnership that continues today.
EXT. PUBLIC RECORD — VERIFIED
Cross-referenced & verified
Independent confirmation of the credits above, for anyone checking the paper trail.
EXT. JOURNALISM — DAY
Journalism for TRT Afrika
Hip hop: a genre that is more than music and entertainment
A personal essay on discovering hip hop through a cassette Walkman in 1980s Uganda, and how the genre became a shared language across the continent.
Read on TRT Afrika →A question for an Africa Rising beyond capitalism
An examination of Pan-Africanism, Neo-Africanism and who actually profits from the "Africa Rising" economic narrative.
Read on TRT Afrika →The race is on: African elections to look forward to
A country-by-country look at 2023's major African elections and their stakes for regional stability.
Read on TRT Afrika →The unpredictable terrain and relationship between humans and AI
A reflection on AI's move from science fiction into daily life — and the case for treating this moment as an interlude rather than an ending.
Read on TRT Afrika →EXT. REFERENCES — DAY
References
"Matthew stands out as one of the most dependable and consistent [creative partners I have worked with]. His ability to translate complex development themes into engaging and human-centred narratives has made him invaluable on several high-level regional projects — notably the production of Europe Day 2021 and Europe Day 2022 for the European Union Delegation to Kenya."
Solomon Onyata — Development Communications Expert, Nairobi. Collaborating with Matthew via Swift Films Uganda for over 10 years.
"Mr. Chan Piu played a pivotal role in the production of two films, Formula X and Subira, produced collaboratively between our companies in Nairobi. Matthew demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, creativity, and a deep understanding of the filmmaking process."
Steve Ominde — Producer/Director, Light Media, Nairobi.