A frame from Wild Child, directed by Michael J. Murphy

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Selected work.

Performance, world-building, comedy, and a little bit of chaos.

Wild Child — Alex Warren × Kevin James, directed by Michael J. Murphy
01Watch ↗Album announcement · 2026Wild ChildAlex Warren × Kevin James
Robert’s Remedies — Alex Warren × Robert Irwin, directed by Michael J. Murphy
02Watch ↗Tour announcement · 2026Robert’s RemediesAlex Warren × Robert Irwin
Kay… So? — Carl’s Jr. × Alix Earle × Paris Hilton, directed by Michael J. Murphy
03Watch ↗Campaign · 2025Kay… So?Carl’s Jr. × Alix Earle × Paris Hilton
Size Matters — Carl’s Jr., directed by Michael J. Murphy
04Watch ↗Commercial · 2026Size MattersCarl’s Jr.
Obsessed — Bonchon, directed by Michael J. Murphy
05Watch ↗Campaign · 2025ObsessedBonchon
Super Bowl LIX — Carl’s Jr. · National Hangover Day, directed by Michael J. Murphy
06Watch ↗Super Bowl commercial · 2025Super Bowl LIXCarl’s Jr. · National Hangover Day
Verified / Viral — MyFitnessPal, directed by Michael J. Murphy
07Watch ↗Campaign · 2025Verified / ViralMyFitnessPal
Listen Together — Spotify, directed by Michael J. Murphy
08Watch ↗Branded film · 2023Listen TogetherSpotify
It Starts With a Swipe — Tinder, directed by Michael J. Murphy
09Watch ↗Campaign · 2023It Starts With a SwipeTinder
Chris Hemsworth — Personal brands & digital media, directed by Michael J. Murphy
10Request ↗Unscripted specials · Selected workChris HemsworthPersonal brands & digital media
Sony — Bad Boys IV campaign, directed by Michael J. Murphy
11Request ↗Creative producer · Selected workSonyBad Boys IV campaign
LANK — Jalen Milroe, directed by Michael J. Murphy
12Request ↗Original digital series · Selected workLANKJalen Milroe
Spotify — 25+ original assets, directed by Michael J. Murphy
13Request ↗Social campaigns · Selected workSpotify25+ original assets
Carl’s Jr. — 100+ premium assets, directed by Michael J. Murphy
14Request ↗Social campaigns · Selected workCarl’s Jr.100+ premium assets
Will Smith — Film, music & touring, directed by Michael J. Murphy
15Request ↗Digital campaigns · Selected workWill SmithFilm, music & touring
Tinder — 250+ assets · 10+ campaigns, directed by Michael J. Murphy
16Request ↗Paid social · Selected workTinder250+ assets · 10+ campaigns
Carmelo Anthony — Retirement announcement, directed by Michael J. Murphy
17Request ↗100M+ views · Selected workCarmelo AnthonyRetirement announcement
Tom Brady — Personal career film, directed by Michael J. Murphy
18Request ↗Career sizzle · Selected workTom BradyPersonal career film
A.I. Fans — Chilisleep, directed by Michael J. Murphy
19Watch ↗Commercial · Selected workA.I. FansChilisleep
Yard Sale — Alex Warren, directed by Michael J. Murphy
20Watch ↗Music video · 2023Yard SaleAlex Warren
Smoke Slow — Joshua Bassett, directed by Michael J. Murphy
21Watch ↗Music video · 2022Smoke SlowJoshua Bassett
Balloons — Muni Norodom, directed by Michael J. Murphy
22Watch ↗Music video · 2025BalloonsMuni Norodom
Andy — Short film, directed by Michael J. Murphy
23Watch ↗Short film · 2017AndyShort film
Kalispell — Short film, directed by Michael J. Murphy
24Watch ↗Short film · 2019KalispellShort film
Steven — Short film, directed by Michael J. Murphy
25Watch ↗Short film · 2019StevenShort film
Maxine the Hero — Short film, directed by Michael J. Murphy
26Watch ↗Short film · 2018Maxine the HeroShort film
Michael J. Murphy

About Michael

Michael J. Murphy is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter and director primarily known for his narrative storytelling, intricate world design, and ability to direct performances from a wide range of talent. His career began early on, at age 15, where he directed short films and branded originals on YouTube, amassing an audience of over 2 million subscribers. Over the last 6 years he has directed an endless number of projects for talent and brands like Tinder, Amazon, Spotify, Carl’s Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Paris Hilton. His screenwriting prowess propels his storytelling abilities, while his acting and design background allow him to color in the pages, bringing to life beautiful stories.

BasedLos AngelesRepped bySixTwentySixManagement3 Arts

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