MURK

5-year old Nicole encounters a mysterious stranger while on holiday with her loving father... but something’s bubbling beneath the surface. Inspired by a true story.

Written & Directed by: Josh Leong | Brinkley Smithers
Produced by: Matt Kaufman | Lauren Franco
Executive Produced by: Scott Franklin | Robert Smyth
In Partnership With: The Smithers Foundation | Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

Team Message:

We’re a group of award-winning filmmakers whose families have personally been affected by the substance abuse epidemic. We consider this the crisis of our generation and are working to raise awareness for the impact of substance abuse on families and young children. Our team has a track record of producing social-impact films that directly spark large advocacy, educational, and legislative campaigns (such as HEY CHARLIE’s #StopTheSpiral campaign with Columbia University Medical Center). Our deck below contains links to previous work (awarded at the Tribeca Film Festival, Cannes Lions, NBC Peacock and more), impact case studies, as well as eight ways we believe the film can be leveraged as an asset for awareness campaigns and organizations across the country.

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Substance abuse is the leading cause of premature death in America, killing over 274,000 people a year.

- National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics & National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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