Narrative short film
Written, produced, and directed by Kevin Murray
Synopsis: He can save the world; he just can’t talk to a girl. Seemingly-average Matt shleps through his workdays at a local convenience store, mostly unnoticed by everyone, including his coworker Maddie — the girl of his dreams. Little does anyone know that Matt is actually quite a remarkable fellow who single-handedly saves the world from destruction every night.
Background: A lighthearted tale with elements of comedy, action and fantasy, “For Love” features an all-volunteer cast and crew and was shot around the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
IMDB: Check out “For Love” on IMDB.
Trailer: Watch the "For Love" on Thingamajig Media's Vimeo page.
Watch: Watch "For Love" on Amazon.
Photos: See behind-the-scenes photos on the Thingamajig Media Facebook page.
Accolades: “For Love” won Best Comedy at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Awards, Best Comedy at the 2017 New York Film Awards, Best Comedy at the 2018 Stranger Days Independent Film Festival, Best Editing in the 2018 Melbourne City Independent Film Awards, the Director’s Award in the 2017 North Carolina Film Awards, Audience Choice at the 2017 Reedy Reels Film Festival , Viewers Choice at the 2017 Big Fandom Film Festival, 3rd place at the 2017 MPCWS Short Film Gala, the QC Film Award at the 2018 Queen City Cinephiles, an Audience Favorite award at the 2019 BEYOND: The Film Festival, and was a Best Fiction nominee at the 2018 ConCarolinas Short Film Festival. It also was an official selection of the 2018 Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, the 2018 Carolina Short Film Showcase, the 2018 Longleaf Film Festival, the 2018 Real to Reel International Film Festival, the 2018 Joedance Film Festival, the 2018 Skyline Indie Film Fest, the 2018 Indigo Moon Film Festival, the 2018 Studio City International Film and TV Festival, the 2017 100 Words Film Festival, the 2017 Sylvia Theater Film Festival and the 2017 Carrboro Film Festival.