James F. Murray Jr.'s fascination with filmmaking began with his role as an extra in the 1976 remake of King Kong. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for the industry. Murray's versatility as a creative professional is evident in his extensive body of work, which spans multiple decades.
In the late 1980s, he co-wrote and produced the cult classic Mad Ron's Prevues from Hell (1987). The success of this project led to the creation of its sequel, Celluloid Bloodbath: More Prevues from Hell (2012),which Murray co-wrote, co-produced, and co-directed.
Throughout his career, Murray has acted in numerous films, but his true niche lies in set photography. His impressive portfolio includes work on a wide range of films, such as The Fay (2013),Potent Media's Sugar Skull Girls (2015),The Grievance Group (2015),Where Is My Golden Arm? (2015),Countdown (2014),One Night At Dante's (2014),Death Follows (2013),Take 2: The Audition (2015),Jenna Remembers (2015),The Payback (2015),Brains (2015),The Invitation (2015),Cheat-hos: A Political Comedy (2015),The Arc (2015),Star Wars: Precious Cargo (2015),Herrings (2015),By The Dashboard Light (2016),Brains (2015),Caught On Tape (2015),Silent Service (2016),Breaking Balls (2016),Hurt: The Elegant Deception (2016),Beast: The Chronicles Of Parker (2016),and SPiN: Zombie Girl (2016 music video).
Murray's photographs were used in the advertising posters for the films Brains and Beast: The Chronicles Of Parker. His voice-over narration copy was featured in the trailer for Slaybells (2014). Additionally, he has supplied posters and still photos for various books on Hollywood actors and films, as well as film trailers for home video releases on laserdisc and DVD.
As a respected industry professional, Murray has served as a judge for the 2014 Zed Fest Film Festival in Hollywood, California. His extensive experience and expertise have made him a valuable asset to the film community.
