Kelly Murtagh

Kelly Murtagh is a mom, Louisiana-native, and an award-winning actress, writer, producer, singer & children's book author. She has received multiple awards including the Best Actress Award at Festival South, and the Best Actress Award at the 48 Independent Short Film Festival. Kelly co-wrote a feature-length film "Shapeless", set in New Orleans telling of her personal struggle with an eating disorder which was awarded one of only six spots in the prestigious The Gotham Institute (formerly IFP) narrative lab in 2020 and had its world premiere at the 20th Annual Tribeca Festival and its international premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in 2021. Kelly also produced and was lead actress of the film. Kelly also authored the children's book "Zoo Krewe" - which was illustrated by Samantha Aldana, who directed "Shapeless." She is the middle sister of two brothers. Kelly graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elon University in North Carolina in Broadcast Journalism and Business Administration. Instagram: @kellymurtagh @shapelessthefilm