Directed by Laura Hoffman / Produced by Erin McGregor
Cinematography by Micah J. Murray / Editing by Mel Magnuson

Official Selection: Chicago International REEL Shorts 2011

A riveting and complex drama about the emotional consequences of decisions reverberating through a relationship. Senior Project at Northwestern College.

Written/ Directed/Produced by Micah J. Murray
Cinematography and Editing by Micah J. Murray
Starring Barry Stranz

"Best Drama" and "Audience Choice" at Five16 Film Festival 2011.
"Best Cinematography" (Nominee) at Gideon Film Festival 2011
Official Selection: Phoenix Christian Film Festival 2011 (Short Films).
Online Selection: Faith Film Festival - New York - 2011.

This short film was the final project for a senior-level directing class at Northwestern College. It was written and produced over the the span of two months with no budget. The film was shot at various locations around Minneapolis. It deals with themes of loneliness, isolation, and belonging.

Production Team: Micah J. Murray, Phil Baur, Erin McGregor, Laura Hoffman
Cinematography by Micah J. Murray / Graphics by Phil Baur

First Place: 36-Hour Digital Video Challenge - iNRB 2011

The Northwestern College 36.DV team completed this PSA in 36 hours at the 2011 NRB convention in Nashville. We met with the client, gathered information, wrote copy, and produced the film all within this window of time. A panel of three judges awarded us First Place for this PSA.

Written and Directed by Micah J. Murray
Produced by Micah J. Murray and Kelsey Huber

"Best Drama" and "Best Actor" (Drayton Jones) at Five16 Film Festival 2010.
"Best Student Production" at ICVM Crown Awards 2010.
Official Selection: Phoenix Christian Film Festival 2011 (Short Films).

Based upon the poem by Edwin A. Robinson, this short film tells the story of a young man trying to find a meaning in a life of apparent success. It deals with themes of appearences, motivation, and the search for meaning in life.

Video and Editing by Micah J. Murray

I created this sampler of behind-the-scenes wedding photography footage for a friend. It incorporates clips of the wedding party as well as footage of the photographer at work.

Directed by Keith Eveland / Produced by Main Point Media
Cinematography and Editing by Micah J. Murray / Graphics by Keith Eveland

This piece was created for a client while I was working at Main Point Media. We went on location to shoot interviews and B-roll. I then edited the footage to meet the specifications and goals of the company.

Directed by Micah J. Murray
Produced by Mel Magnuson
Screenplay by Erin McGregor

Selected for screening at Five16 Film Festival 2010
2nd Place: Narrative Field Production at iNRB Student Production Awards 2010

This short film depicts the struggle of a young woman whose outward happiness and popularity only thinly veil her inner emptiness. Unsuccessfully, she tries to satisfy her thirst in many ways before she finally finds a source of metaphorical fresh water.