DEBBIE MCMURTREY

Overcoming enormous odds and challenges to find great success during his short life, Alexander Hamilton can be considered both the architect and the exemplar of the American Dream. This is one in a series of videos titled “This is Capitalism” that I edited for Stephens Inc., an independent, full service investment banking firm.

Director: Kristi Jacobson

At SurvivorNet, I edit videos that share inspiring stories of cancer survivors. Through personal journeys and expert insights, these stories provide hope, guidance, and a sense of community for those navigating cancer and other chronic illnesses.

This is one of a series of online ads I cut as part of Google's "Search Stories" campaign. Each ad features the world's most popular search engine to tell moving stories of changed lives. This viral hit about a Louisiana teacher who won $1 million for pitching the perfect game was my favorite.

Director: Greg Kohs

The Great Alone is a feature length documentary shot in the arctic wilderness of Alaska that chronicles the incredible comeback journey of four-time Iditarod champion, Lance Mackey. It won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival.

Director: Greg Kohs

This is one of the ads I edited for Michael Bloomberg's 2020 presidential campaign. It focuses on one of the biggest issues in his campaign: gun control.

“It’s better to give than to receive” as the saying goes.

Director: Zack Resnicoff

This video is part of We the Voters, a nonpartisan digital project designed to inform and activate voters across the country in the lead-up to the 2016 elections. In this installment, housewives get real about politics. Starring Anabelle Acosta, Charlotte McKinney, and Analeigh Tipton as ladies who let heavily partisan politics ruin brunch. Can they learn to listen to opposing points of view and remain friends?

Director: Ronnie Krensel

Backseat Driver, hosted by automotive expert Lauren Fix, is PNC's web series focused on helping you shop like a cash buyer and find the best deal.

Humankinda is an Emmy-nominated short film starring comedian Sam Richardson (Veep). As lead editor, I helped shape this whimsical take on America’s "busyness epidemic." The film pokes fun at high-demand modern lives, asking whether humankind is becoming humankinda—encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and reconsider the pace of their lives.

Director: Bianca Giaever
Post Production: m ss ng p eces
Agency: Mullen Lowe

This short mockumentary web film was part of a larger campaign for Cure Auto Insurance. The film, accompanied with 30 second spots, exposed the discriminatory practices of car insurance companies.

Director: Paul Goldman

Troy felt hopeless after poor care led to his foot being amputated, but a "new way of health care" that addressed both his social and medical needs got him involved again in his life and in his care.

Director: Robin Honan

In their "Living Proof" campaign, Prilosec OTC teamed up with some of the NFL's toughest players to showcase the importance of powerful protection when it comes to treating frequent heartburn. Here, New York Giants All-Pro Offensive Tackle David Diehl and Minnesota Vikings Guard Anthony Herrera share their stories.

Director: Greg Kohs

This 13-spot campaign highlights the monumental triumphs of early childhood.

Director: Zack Resnicoff

This documentary, titled "This Is Where We Live," is being used to raise money for saving and protecting the land known as Seven Emu and Pungalina. It tells the story of one of Australia's last great natural areas that an Aboriginal man, Frank Shadforth, and his ancestors have held for many generations, and his desire to keep it preserved for all people to enjoy.

Director: Kate Riedl

Concerned by growing uneasiness among fans and marketers about the criminal behavior of some players, the NFL embarked on an effort to burnish its brand image by shining a spotlight on the good behavior of many players.

Director: Joe Pytka​​

This campaign featuring real people was a series of cinematic spots showcasing “the moment before the moment” that lead viewers to watch the conclusion online, as part of a longer film series.

Director: Traktor​