John Morrisey

John Morrisey

History

At 18 John interned in a post production company to learn the craft of film editing, further enhanced his skills through several jobs in production and post production, and went on from there to work in editing on many notables films. Also studied acting for seven years with Sharon Carnicke, Professor and Associate Dean of Theatre, USC, Currently studying acting with Steve Eastin. Also studied screen writing. John directed his first music video in 1996. Produced and directed a short "American Bullies" in 2013. Co-wrote and produced Big Top Evil in 2018.

Profile

John Morrisey

Movies

Collision Earth
General Ambrose
A large meteor shower unexpectedly bombards planet Earth. Scientists rush to the scene of the first impact and the race is on to find a solution to save humanity.
Big Top Evil
Writer
Five disparate youths, lost on a road trip to the location of the infamous 'mangrove slasher,' end up being pursued by a cadre of cannibal clowns.
Dreamtale
Old Roy
An experimental visual poem about a sick lonely old man stays in his big empty house, dreaming of a glorious life that he could have. In this dream, he plays a Rubik's Cube, which connects the memories of his prime in a paralleled universe, the chapters of love and pain.
Moussaka & Chips
Camera Operator
Getaway driver Miles Foster is placed in witness protection after the murder of his friend Andres by Astin Brody, a shady underworld boss. Miles is hidden on the Greek Island of Zanthi with a recently graduated female MI6 officer, Charlotte Green. Shalom Godsall, Brody's disgruntled number two, has recommended two Irish assassins take out Miles, much to their surprise as a father and son assassin team they h ave a terrible track record. Godsall, however, is working with American secret service to oust his rival Astin Brody and take the top job. Nothing is going to plan; the assassins have found their target and are getting close. Miles and Charlotte are not getting on at all and the special relationship between the British and American secret service is at breaking point.
Phone Booth
Assistant Editor
A slick New York publicist who picks up a ringing receiver in a phone booth is told that if he hangs up, he'll be killed... and the little red light from a laser rifle sight is proof that the caller isn't kidding.
Razor in the Flesh
Assistant Editor
The story of three characters in a brothel room: the prostitute Neusa Sueli, the gigolo Vado and the homosexual Veludo speak of their lives and expose their marginality.
Alien³
ADR Editor
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Defending Your Life
Assistant Editor
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Pale Rider
Assistant Editor
A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.
A Beautiful Dream
Producer
Two kids living in a small town running away from home to reach the movie star they fall in love with.