
Kurtis Matthew Russell
Directing
Biography
Kurtis "Kurly Fry" Matthew Russell is an amateur filmmaker, actor, and writer in Portland, Oregon.
Known For

A young screenwriter visits her sister for inspiration, a decision that brings only pain and disaster.
Silent Monologues

With the guidance of his best friend and mystical grandfather, a young painter – anxiously awaiting his first gallery show – embarks on a surreal skateboard odyssey through Portland to discover the true value of his art.
Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing

When Kevin has a Karen moment in a movie theater, his life completely falls apart.
That's Not the Real Me

A damned stupid mime befriends three psychotic lunatics living on the streets who stalk and harass his former lover.
Archimime!

One woman's journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with her husband's sexuality. That woman? Mrs. Claus.
A Sleigh of One's Own

Three episodes of the unfinished series commissioned by the now-defunct Corporation for Public Broadcasting, examining how and why people fail to make meaningful connections in the early 21st century. Hosted by amateur filmmaker Kurtis Matthew Russell who was given a budget of 5 dollars.
Epidemic of Loneliness

24 shots from the basement storage unit of a bank.
Storage

A four part ambiguation of "weirdness" in relation to the sublime. A sensory ode to incongruity. A brief and romantic gesture toward un-understanding. A prayer to the anti-self.
Harmony Korine is A Weird Old Man

When Chevy invites his friend Amber, a girl, over for guys' weekend, BJ is confused.
My Friend, Chevy

A brain damaged artist gives his first interview, and finds himself confronted by everything that has led him to this moment.
American Lightning
Weasel Hammond, fresh out of prison for punching a cop five years ago, embarks on a mysterious quest left to him by his recently deceased cellmate.
Holding Me Down

A man possibly named either Bryce or Bayce finds a mysterious orb in his shower.
On What Continent is The Country Amnesia?

A man wades through a river, sees God and Duck Santa.