Media Production Multi-hyphenate

Michael Joseph Murray

● *********@*****.*** ● 704-***-**** ● Stamford, CT ●

EDUCATION

City College of New York, GPA: 3.96

MFA, Filmmaking, May 2022

North Carolina State University, GPA: 3.27

BA, cum laude, Film Studies, Dec. 2009

SKILLS

Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition,

proficiency in various on-set A/V equipment,

Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, et al. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE (selected)

Group (indie feature film), Director of Photography 2023 One For The Road (licensed Steven King adaptation, indie short film), Director of Photography 2023 Marcel The Muscle Man (CCNY thesis short film), Writer / Director / Executive Producer / Editor / Actor 2022 Gala Productions, New York, NY, Crew Lead 02/2024 – present Stagehand / Camera Operator 09/2022 – 02/2024

● Manage teams to install and strike various A/V, lighting, staging, and streaming equipment for live events.

● Cooperate with technicians, vendors, clients to deliver quality productions.

● Provide fluid video image capture of live events for archival and IMAG purposes. Production Assistant, New York, NY, Production Assistant (freelance) 01/2020 – present

● Maintain safe and sanitary set and event conditions, and accomplish production runs at request of the producer.

● Drive 15-passenger vans to safely transport gear and personnel, load-in and load-out, assist across departments.

Companies include: Fujifilm, Peloton, Vox Media, Paradoxic Films, REM Static, Moth+Flame VR, et al. Baboon Animation, Brooklyn, NY, Audio-Video / Project Coordinator / Writing Intern 12/2021 – 03/2022

● Created select tracks, stems, mixdowns, etc. for both international clients and in-house development.

● Managed several projects at various stages of production simultaneously. Videographer, Raleigh, NC, Freelance 08/2008 – 08/2013

● Fulfilled shooting and editing services for various local businesses and area actors.

● Editing software: Final Cut Pro; After Effects.

WKNC 88.1 FM, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, Production Staff / Copywriter 08/2008 – 12/2009

● Supplied vocals to award-winning radio station for PSAs, sweepers, and show introductions.

● Contributed creative scripts as copywriter for promotions, PSAs, and donor announcements. PRODUCTION-RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, NY, Volunteer 05/2020 – present

● Facilitate setup and breakdown for events, perform construction for staging and installations.

● Operate concessions, staff art gallery desk, providing information on featured artwork and venue programming. Winter Film Festival (International Festival), New York, NY, Event Production Team Volunteer 01/2020 – present

● Negotiate and coordinate sponsorship deals, judge films for selection, and coordinate varying event logistics.

● Co-manage festival opening night and awards ceremony, i.e., present awards, set up, breakdown, and transport. ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS

Best Cinematography for Marcel The Muscle Man (2022, CCNY Cityvisions Showcase) New York Cares Volunteer (09/2017 – present)

SAG-AFTRA and AEA Member

Eagle Scout Award (2004, Boy Scouts of America)

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