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Mike Murphy

Los Angeles, CA

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If you could meet one person in the entertainment industry, who would it be?

A savy producer or director to mentor me.

Posted @ 02:25PM, February 27, 2008 by Mike Murphy | Permalink
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Work history

Walt Disney Pictures February 2008 to the present
Previs Lead Artist- Bedtime Stories

How would you describe your time at Walt Disney Pictures?

I work with the director and effects supervisor to previsualize major sequences in the computer. Its a way of saving the production lots of money by working out story and design ideas.
Farsighted Films January 2008 to the present
Writer/Director

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How would you describe your time at Farsighted Films?

This is my production company. I've shot multiple shorts and commercials for Farsighted. I'm currently in production of an action short with heart, 2 effects heavy test scenes for 2 features I have amazing scripts for, and am seeking capital for a number of projects in the action vein. They range in budget from 2-30 million. My writing partner and I have scripts and pitch materials ready for a number of our projects.... read more
Universal Studios December 2007 to February 2008
Previs Lead Artist- Fast and Furious 4

How would you describe your time at Universal Studios?

I work with the director and visual effects supervisor to previsualize action sequences.
Spot On Media December 2007 to the present
Director

How would you describe your time at Spot On Media?

Directed a viral campaign for Coca-cola
DreamWorks Pictures July 2007 to September 2007
Previs Lead Artist- Hotel for Dogs

How would you describe your time at DreamWorks Pictures?

I worked with the director to design sequences and pre-visualize them in the computer in 3D.
Proof July 2007 to the present
Previs Lead Artist

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How would you describe your time at Proof?

I lead and animate pre-vis for motion pictures. Films I've worked on with Proof are Dreamworks 'Hotel For Dogs', Universal's 'Fast and Furious 4', and Disney's 'Bedtime Stories'.
Marvel Studios May 2007 to June 2007
PostVis Artist- IronMan

How would you describe your time at Marvel Studios?

Animated post visualization through the company Pixel Liberation Front.
Buster Design March 2007 to the present
Animation Director/Visual Effects Supervisor

How would you describe your time at Buster Design?

I am the animation director/effects supervisor for the new Mrs. Butterworth National Ad campaign. My duties included re-designing Mrs. Butterworth and working with a team of artists to bring her to life and intergrate her into the live-action enviroment.
Walt Disney Feature Animation November 2005 to March 2007
Senior Animator

How would you describe your time at Walt Disney Feature Animation?

I animated CG characters for Walt Disney Studios...the studio with the longest and most historic track record in the world.
Jo Hiles Productions January 2004 to January 2005
Director-Rose

How would you describe your time at Jo Hiles Productions?

I directed a short film in New Zealand that I also wrote. Its played numerous film festivals, including opening night at the Rhode Island Int'l Film Fest alongside the latest short from Walt Disney Feature Animation and the latest short from the director of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Henry Sellick. The short was shot on 35mm.... read more
Weta Digital September 2002 to September 2004
Senior Animator

How would you describe your time at Weta Digital?

I was a Senior Animator on the Gollum character from New Line Cinema's Lord of the Rings, Two Towers and Return of the King. I also animated on I, Robot and did previs for King Kong.
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2000 to September 2002
Senior Animator

How would you describe your time at Sony Pictures Imageworks?

I was a character animator on the Stuart Little films in addition to the first Harry Potter film. I also did story development for potential feature films.
Warner Bros. Feature Animation September 1998 to August 1999
Animator

How would you describe your time at Warner Bros. Feature Animation?

I was a CG animator on Brad Bird's The Iron Giant.
Rhythm and Hues Studios July 1998 to September 1998
Animator

How would you describe your time at Rhythm and Hues Studios?

Trained as a CG animator.

Education

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA September 1995 to May 1996
Illustration

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How would you describe your time at Art Center College of Desig...?

Studied painting and illustration
CalArts September 1993 to May 1997
Film

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How would you describe your time at CalArts?

Wacky, crazy, arty

Mike's Network

Consultant,
Nash Entertainment
EVP, Film and TV,
Platinum Studios
CEO,
Indie Rights
Ron Scalera
Executive Vice Pr...,
CBS
Film Production A...,
Freelance
Aaron Merrell
Executive Producer,
The Company Man
Sue Berry
Owner,
Left Hook Enterta...
Advisory Board,
www.TelePathDVD.com

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