JZ Murdock

JZ Murdock

Owner, Founder at LgN Productions
Screenwriter, Author, Filmmaker and Director

Bremerton, Washington

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February 2012
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About JZ

Imagineer | Scenarist | Writer

I am a creative force specializing in drama, horror, comedy, speculative fiction, science fiction, non-fiction, and technical writing. My professional background includes serving as a Senior Technical Writer for high-end IT teams, but my true passion lies in storytelling across various mediums.

Achievements & Works
"Pvt. Ravel's Bolero" (2022): A poetic antiwar documentary that has acquired over 6o national and international film festival awards, including Best Arthouse Documentary, Best Experimental Film, and Best Short Documentary.
"The Teenage Bodyguard": A 1970s-era true crime drama screenplay with 13 awards. It’s been pursued by several directors, including discussions with producer Robert Mitas, known for his collaborations with Michael Douglas. This is not a "teen romp" but a serious, nuanced film with moments of levity. I am still seeking the perfect director who can truly capture the heart of this story.
"Gumdrop" (2020): A film noir short with elements of horror that has won 16 international festival laurels, including Best Film Noir and Best Horror/Thriller. This project featured a haunting score by Italian composer Andrea Fioravanti, winner of Best Score at the Cult Jury Film Festival 2023.
Current Projects
I am currently conducting research for my next documentary, an ambitious project about my grandfather’s extraordinary travels in the 1940s–1960s, including his work in Vietnam as a civilian contractor for the military. This effort will require immense dedication, even more than my years of work on "Pvt. Ravel’s Bolero."

Vision
The future holds exciting opportunities, and I’m eager to collaborate with like-minded creatives who share my passion for meaningful, impactful storytelling.

Unique traits: Diverse Skillset and Background: Education: B.A. in Psychology (Phenomenology) with a Minor in Writing concentrating in team script & screenwriting. Martial Arts & Defense: Lifelong martial artist (Karate, Aikido), proficient in weapons and firearms. Trained as a USAF Parachute Rigger and certified Personal Protection Specialist. Technical Expertise: Senior Technical Writer, Published Award Winning Author/Writer/Filmmaker Systems/Network/Platform Administrator, Cyber Security Specialist, and Senior Programmer Analyst. Adventure & Outdoor Skills: Former SCUBA diver, surfer, skier, and street racer. Search & Rescue: As a youth, skilled in first responder first aid with hands-on experience in search and rescue operations.

Badges

Certifications

Loglines

  • The Teenage Bodyguard

    The Teenage Bodyguard Budget: $10M - $30M | Crime Biography Based on true events, a gutsy 17 year old in 1974 protects a female murder witness from the Tacoma, WA mafia.

  • Anthology of Evil - Horror Sci Fi Fiction Book

    Anthology of Evil - Horror Sci Fi Fiction Book Horror Anthology of short Horror and Sci Fi fiction ending with a story that is massive and leads into my book Death of Heaven. It also ties into my screenplay, HearthTales. Anthology of Evil on Smashwords Anthology of Evil on Amazon

  • Colorado Lobsters

    Colorado Lobsters Drama A recent MIT grad takes his late father's old job at a nuclear power plant for revenge in finding who killed his father. Short script.

  • Popsicle Death

    Popsicle Death Horror Death comes to visit a young boy for revenge as the one who's slight to a popsicle vendor led to the vendor's suicide.

  • Sarah

    Sarah Horror An old woman tries to live through the nightmare of her life complicated by Alzheimer's and a geographical nightmare.

  • Poor Lord Ritchie's Answer to a Question he Knever Knew

    Poor Lord Ritchie's Answer to a Question he Knever Knew Comedy Horror Sci-fi A medieval Lord loses his family sword and his reputation while being lost in time and dealing with his amorous sisters.

  • Sealed in Lies

    Sealed in Lies Romance Thriller A spy discovers that the Vice President vies for the Presidency through assasination and tries to stop it while running from his own people with the wife of his nemisis.

  • Ahriman

    Ahriman Adventure Horror Sci-fi Experiment with computer generated worlds and societies backfires when actual contact is created with a warrior world that plans to use the connection to invade and conquer the earth. Only their own Prophet/Prince stands between their unsavory pursuits and that of Humanity's survival. At 181 pages, this screenplay was ahead of its time. It was ten years before I saw elements in this story in feature films. I'm looking at this now as a miniseries or a three movie set. First script might be earth side, second other planet side, third, final war and resolution. This is on hold as I am currently too busy with other projects.

  • Death of Heaven - Horror Sci Fi Fiction Book

    Death of Heaven - Horror Sci Fi Fiction Book Action Experimental Horror Sci-fi War Two childhood friends come together as adults to discover something terrifying that will shake the foundations and the future of Humankind.

  • Gray and Lover - The Hearth Tales Incident

    Gray and Lover - The Hearth Tales Incident Action Comedy Fantasy Horror To acquire an ancient book of black magic, a hired Voodoo Priest contracts two extraordinary women to protect a horror novelist from his greedy, philandering wife who inadvertently pays for a "Wile E. Coyote"-type demon murderer through her own interference.

  • Dark of kNight

    Dark of kNight Action Fantasy Horror Romance Home from medical school for her father's funeral, a beautiful coed becomes aware of her wolf shape-shifting bloodline, falls for her childhood BFF's brother and then along with some new vampire friends, all battle the werewolves who secretly killed her father. Adaptation of TL Mitchell's popular Paranormal Romance series.

Credits

  • The Mephisto Box

    The Mephisto Box (2016)
    TV Movie by Lucky Charms Studios / Kelly Hughes (Horror) Actor, Sound, F/X A disgraced psychiatrist redeems himself by treating a fragile mental patient, only to unleash a demonic attack.

  • Don't Kill Grandpa Until We Strangle the Babysitter

    Don't Kill Grandpa Until We Strangle the Babysitter (2016)
    Film (Horror and Short) Actor After an argument with her boyfriend, a college student accepts a last-minute babysitting job. She arrives at the isolated house and meets a stern man and his grandson, enduring a psychic attack which threatens her eternal soul. This has been in several film festivals now and is available for streaming on Watch Troma - http://watch.troma.com/

  • Lost in Space: A Documentary

    Lost in Space: A Documentary (1994)
    Film by Gordon Hayes (Documentary) Executive Producer

Awards

  • Cult Movies International Film Festival Finalist for "Gumdrop", a short horror
    (2021)

  • Cult Critic Movie Awards - Outstanding Achievement for "Gumdrop", a short horror
    (2020)

  • Indo French Int'l Film Fest. Best Horror Short for "Gumdrop", a short horror
    (2020)

  • Circus Road Films screenplay contest semi-finalist with "Gray and Lover The Hearth Tales Incident"
    (2014)

  • Rutger Hauer's International short story of the week 2004 for "Poor Lord Ritchie's Answer"
    (2004)

  • Cult Jury Film Festival - Best Director April 2023 for "Gumdrop", a short horror

  • Indie Filmmakers Awards - Best Director 2023 for "Pvt. Ravel's Bolero"

Education

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