Andrew M. McGivern is a versatile, award-winning filmmaker known for his ability to navigate diverse genres with a captivating flair. From the gritty realism of documentaries to the comedic charm of witty narratives and the suspenseful twists of revenge thrillers, McGivern's work reflects a deep understanding of human experiences and societal issues. His talent for storytelling, combined with a keen eye for impactful visuals, establishes McGivern as a filmmaker who pushes boundaries while maintaining a deep connection with his audience.
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Unique traits: Military veteran. MFA in Screenwriting with a BA in Film.
You Can Call Me Bill
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Film
by LegionM
Investor An intimate portrait of the legendary actor.
Martingale
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Film
by Adventus Films
Special Thanks A crafty casino security officer is swallowed up by the seedy underworld of her small town as she searches for the man who raped and killed her teenage daughter.
The Adventures of Lucy
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Film (short)
by Teddy Valentovich
Associate Producer In order to defeat the dark manifestation of her cancer, a young girl must use the power of imagination to overcome her fears.
Atoms of Uncontrollable Silence
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Film (short)
by Convolv
Co-writer Two scientists witness an interconnection of separate events that extend beyond their realm of understanding.
Love Lessons
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Film
(Drama, Horror, Thriller and Short)
Writer / Director / Editor A murderous thug receives a lesson in love after asking his mentor friend to help torture and kill his cheating girlfriend. Nominated by the legendary Wes Craven for the Wes Craven Horror/Thriller Award at the Catalina Island Film Festival.
Newtropolis: From the Ground
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Film
Production designer
Life Under the Bridge
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Film
(Documentary, Biography and Short)
Director / Editor A documentary about Ron 'Pepper' Brown, a homeless artist living with HIV under the famous 6th Street Bridge in Los Angeles, California.
Dead and Alive
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Film
(Sci-Fi, Thriller and Short)
Writer / Director When a brilliant parapsychologist is double-crossed and killed for his breakthrough research and technology, he finds himself continuing to exist in non-corporeal form.
Hollywood Hair
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Film
(Comedy, Drama and Short)
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor When a reclusive infomercial writer is forced into accepting an invitation from his best friend, he accelerates an inevitable chain of events that brings him face to face with his suppressed identity crisis.
The White Year
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Film
(Drama and Short)
Producer Gabe Tillman has finally ventured out on his own after a satisfying time spent in college and is now faced with a somewhat less satisfying professional life as a young independent bachelor. His chronic negativity stands in the way of a potentially fulfilling social life and even his "lifestyle counselor" neighbor sees a problem and offers her help. Finally, someone from Gabe's past drops back into his life and he sees it as a possible positive influence that could help him find his old self; but it's not quite that simple it turns out. There's a little more to the "influence" than what he thought and it's even at the expense of the life that he's finally achieved. Written by Chris
A Moment in Time
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Film
(Drama, War and Short)
Writer / Director After insurgents attack an Iraqi village, an Army sergeant is ordered to lead his squad of young soldiers into the combat zone for reinforcements.
The Move Budget: $100K - $1M | Horror ⋄ Thriller A down-on-his-luck Gen-Z'er finally moves out of his parent's basement to make a fresh start, but his coming-of-age plan is cut short when his new roomie turns out to be a psychopath with a secret who tapes him to a chair and makes him watch as she uses social media to lure his friends and family into a murderous visitation.
Putting Love On The Menu Budget: $1M - $5M | Romance ⋄ Comedy Celebrity chef, Raymond "Ray" Russo, has built a successful brand through buying underperforming restaurants and firing inept staff on live Reality TV, but his hit show is turned upside down when he falls for a spunky waitress with big dreams and even bigger heart.
Grandma's House Budget: $1M - $5M | Horror A self-absorbed family arrives at their recently deceased Grandmother's lake-house for one last holiday before it's sold. But when they choose to disrespect her lifelong rules, she returns from the dead to teach them a final lesson.