Kelly Murray

Writer & Filmmaker

United States

Kelly is a Philadelphia-area creative specializing in writing, content marketing, social media, and visual storytelling through film and video.

She has earned Bachelor’s Degrees in English and History from the University of Delaware, and has since worked in communications roles for a variety of organizations in the retail, lifestyle, travel, and architecture/design industries.

In addition to her career in communications, Kelly is an active independent filmmaker. She has written, directed, and produced numerous original narrative short films and documentaries; each of which have been screened in museums and film festivals nationwide.

Kelly has served as a guest speaker at higher education institutions including Haverford College, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University, presenting on the topics of screenwriting and filmmaking.

She is currently a Contributing Writer for the internationally renowned digital platform Accidentally Wes Anderson. Her narrative and editorial works have been published on QVC.com, Odyssa Magazine, The WC Press, and Delaware Business Magazine.

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Accidentally Wes Anderson / Travel & Design Writing

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2020
Villa Lewaro | Irvington, New York | c. 1918

Just north of New York City, a grand Italianate mansion in Irvington, New York welcomes guests to its lavish interiors and surrounding grounds. The mansion is Villa Lewaro, a 34-room 20,000-square-foot home - built by the first female self-made millionaire in the U.S., an African American woman named Madame C.J. Walker

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2020
Iarnród Éireann | Dublin, Ireland | c. 1987

Embracing the Irish language, the organization known as Iarnród Éireann (IE) - which translates to “Irish Rail” in English - is the operator of Ireland’s national rail way. Established in 1987, the railway provides passenger and freight rail services across the country

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2019
Lada Niva | Catalonia, Spain | c. 1977

Hailed by many for its endurance, toughness, and unapologetic design, the Lada Niva is a Russian car built to take on all types of terrain. Known as the first unibody off-roader and the predecessor to SUVs, the Lada Niva was created specifically for the rural market, debuting in Russia in 1977

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2020
Cape Henlopen State Park | Cape Henlopen, Delaware | c. 1964

Situated at the mouth of the Delaware Bay along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Henlopen has been open to the public for centuries since William Penn, the founder of the nearby state of Pennsylvania, decreed the area as public lands for the Delaware colony in 1682. Over 200 years later, it officially became Cape Henlopen State Park

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2019
K2 Aviation | Denali National Park, Alaska | c. 1996

Deep within the heart of Alaska, six million acres of wild lands make up Denali National Park, where lush taiga forests coalesce with alpine tundra and snow capped mountains. At its center, Denali Mountain stands tall and mighty. Travelers can fly high over Denali through the K2 Aviation air taxi service that’s been providing aerial tours over the park for more than 20 years

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2020
Hospital De Sant Pau | Barcelona, Spain | c. 1401

Just like the ever-changing field of medicine, the Hospital De Sant Pau has evolved over the centuries. The institution's beginnings are rooted in the medieval tradition and date back to 1401 when six Barcelona hospitals merged into one, creating the ​Hospital de la Santa Creu

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2020
Ingibjörg Sar | Hofn, Iceland | c. 1986

As part of the Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg or Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR), the Ingibjörg Sar is an all-weather lifeboat responsible for rescue operations and safety training courses in Iceland. Built in 1986, the Ingibjörg Sar is registered in the port of Hofn

Accidentally Wes Anderson
2019
1704-1706 Manning Street | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | c. 1918

Built in 1918, the residences at 1704 and 1706 Manning Street are part of one of the oldest and most affluent neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Surrounding a public park bearing the same name, Rittenhouse Square has proven to be a place rich in the city’s history, arts, and culture since 1825

Bernardon Architecture & Design Firm / Blogs & Video

BERNARDON:
12/06/2019
Bernardon Transforms AVE King of Prussia into a Holiday Haven - BERNARDON:

Bernardon's West Chester Interiors Team recently collaborated with client AVE by Korman Communities to design AVE's luxury apartment model at AVE King of Prussia, a multifamily community designed by Bernardon and located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Interior Designers Derek Perini and Laura Ireson transformed the apartment into a cozy, inviting holiday haven - ...

BERNARDON:
02/28/2019
A Redesigned Way to Dine: The Riddle Village Dining Room Renovation - BERNARDON:

In Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, present-day life peacefully coexists with reminders of the past. From neighborhoods nestled among the preserved battlefields of the Brandywine Valley and Valley Forge to businesses housed in brick town homes along the cobblestone streets in Philadelphia's historic Old City, America's birthplace has remained very much steeped in tradition while ...

BERNARDON:
01/14/2020
Creating Effective Design for Memory Care Communities - BERNARDON:

As the demand for memory care services rapidly grows, the senior living industry is quickly adapting to the needs of residents to provide the most effective, enhanced long-term care. Designers and healthcare providers are exploring ways to elevate resident's living experience through providing communities designed around resident's needs.

BERNARDON:
03/18/2020
Tips for Creating a Comfortable Space to Work from Home - BERNARDON:

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are adjusting to the realities of staying indoors, and for many, that includes working remotely. As professionals settle into the new normal of working from home, many are figuring out how to create a workspace that's comfortable, but still fosters productivity.

QVC / InsideQ Magazine & QVC Blog

Qvc
09/07/2016
Meet QVC's Scenic Stylists

At QVC US, we broadcast live 24 hours a day, 364 days a year (except Christmas!) at our Studio Park location in West Chester, Pennsylvania. With so many live shows running throughout the day, our production teams are always one step ahead making sure that every set, product, and host is ready to go ...

Qvc
09/30/2016
Meet the Broadcast Graphics Team

Last month, we explored what it takes to create the look and feel of every show here at QVC with our Scenic Stylists. This month, we're doing the same, but we're moving away from the set and onto the screen. Let's meet our Broadcast Graphics Team! Getting Animated with the Broadcast Graphics Team ...

Qvc
05/14/2015
Behind the Scenes at the June InsideQ Cover Shoot with Rick Domeier

Hi, there, This month I'm turning my blog entry over to Editorial Team member Kelly. As a copywriter, Kelly writes home and heath & fitness product descriptions for our website. But that's not the extent of her talents, as you'll see below. Take it away, Kelly! Troy QVC Editor Hi, everyon...

Magazine Publications / Freelance Features

The WC Press
12/01/2021
Making Spirits Bright

Feature story on West Chester, PA's "Lights Up" Christmas program.

Odyssa Magazine
11/06/2017
A Good Book Is Hard to Find...Until It's Given (Savannah, GA)

By Kelly Murray The only way to read Flannery O'Connor is while taking a hot bath in a clawfoot tub in an old Victorian home on a warm night in Savannah, Georgia. That's exactly where I was when I read her for the first time.

Social Media / Account Management

Independent Filmmaking / Short Films & Documentaries

https://vimeo.com/369729718
Brehany Entertainment
2020
The Openers

Promotional video for The Openers documentary crowdfunding campaign. The documentary aims to tell the story of what it takes to break into the Philadelphia comedy scene and beyond. Directed by Kelly Murray.

Pink Lemonade Pictures
12/31/2019
Your Wreckless Heart

In "Your Wreckless Heart", an artist struggles with creative block as she copes with the end of a relationship and the reality of what it means to move on. Featuring the original song "Wreckless Heart" by Glen Hansard and a verse by poet A.E.

https://vimeo.com/329396300
Maestro Filmworks/Pink Lemonade Pictures
2018
3:13

Created for the one-minute film Instagram platform Make Long Story Shorts, "3:13" is a horror short inspired by the phenomenon of sleep paralysis. In the film, a young woman experiences a terrifying visit from a demon in her bedroom only to wake up and realize its a bad nightmare...or is it? Written and directed by Kelly Murray.

https://vimeo.com/370964214
Pink Lemonade Pictures
2016
The Astronomer

A silent film adaptation of the Walt Whitman poem "I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer", the film explores themes of self-actualization, transformation, and what happens when you follow your own path. Written and directed by Kelly Murray.

Press / Interviews

B&H Explora
BTS of 3:13, A One-Minute Horror Film

From the filmmakers: "3:13 is a one-minute horror short created for Make Long Story Shorts, on Instagram. Inspired by the phenomenon of sleep paralysis, this film follows Maria (Robbie Jean) who experiences a terrifying visit by a shadowy Demon (Diamond Simone) at 3:13 AM, but can't move-only to wake up and realize it was a nightmare.

B&H Explora
Show Us Your Shot: Interview with Filmmakers Kelly Murray and Hillary Hanak

Making a complete film that lasts only a minute takes far more time to shoot and edit. Kelly Murray and Hillary Hanak opened up to me about what was involved in making the one-minute-long horror film, 3:13.Steven Gladstone: How long have you been working in the industry, and how did you get started?