Gregory Austin McConnell
Gregory Austin McConnell | |
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Born |
1990 (age 25–26) Springfield, Missouri, United States |
Occupation | Film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, |
Years active | 2008–present |
Gregory Austin McConnell (born 1990) is an American film writer, director, and actor.[1][2] He is the writer, director, and co-star of the science-fiction film Sprouting Orchids (2014).
Life and career
McConnell was born in Springfield, Missouri, a devout Christian and preacher for the Church of Christ.[3] Before working in feature films, he won several international awards for his short films, and received acclaim for his participation in the SATO 48 film challenge.
In 2010, McConnell was the executive producer of the webseries LG15: Outbreak. He worked alongside EQAL for several months to release the series online, as a part of their program 'The Show Is Yours'.
McConnell wrote, directed, produced, and performed one of the two main roles for his independent film Sprouting Orchids. The film is currently in festival circulation.
He is currently working on his next film, scheduled for release in 2015.
Filmography
- Syringe (Short) (2008)
- LG15: Outbreak (2010)
- Call It Something Special (Short) (2012)
- We Ain't Got No Windchimes (Short) (2013)
- Sprouting Orchids (2014)
Awards
- Syringe
- 2008 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Sound
- 2008 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Editing
- 2008 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Male Performance
- 2008 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Cinematography
- 2008 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Director
- Call It Something Special
- We Ain't Got No Windchimes
- 2013 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Art Direction
- 2013 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Editing
- 2013 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Director
- This Veil of Tears
- 2014 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Film
- 2014 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Art Direction
- 2014 SATO 48 Film Challenge: Best Sound
References
- ↑ Macaulay, Scott (June 4, 2013). "Letters From Blocked Filmmakers". FilmmakerMagazine.com. Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ↑ Labine-Katko, April (June 26, 2013). "Wonderfully Terrified" (PDF). Midweek Press. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Missouri 4th of July Gospel Meeting, Church of Christ".
External links
- Interviews
- Letters From Blocked Filmmakers - Gregory Austin McConnell, 2013-06-04, filmmakermagazine.com
- Wonderfully Terrified- 26/Jun/13, CFPMidweek.com
- Filmmaker Official website