Marcus Kempton is a director/producer/screenwriter of motion pictures residing in Tampa Bay, FL
He is classically trained in film production with 20+ years of experience in the industry, and is actively seeking
first-look partnerships with motion picture distributors.
Mr. Kempton is a graduate of Valencia College's Film Production Technology program, led by the late Ralph
Clemente, (the famous Bavarian) and declared by Steven Spielberg as "One of the best film schools in the
country."
Mr. Kempton is a practicing Catholic.
AR235 Pictures LLC, a Tampa Bay, FL-based cinematic motion picture production company, which has
produced or co-produced several movies and short films in the region, was founded by Mr. Kempton in 2010.
Joey's Show Will Go On (2020)
Based on the life and memoirs of the "First Lady of Ybor City" Miss Joey Brooks
Slash Cam (2021)
Hammer (2022)
Peace Love Unity Revenge (2021)
Martial Arts Western 'Joel D. Wynkoop's Nekoda' (2020)
The long-awaited follow-up to the independently-produced martial arts film
'Joel D. Wynkoop's Lost Faith' (1992) Filmed in Tampa, FL
'Joel Wynkoop Action Pack' (2019)
Short/mid-length films he has directed/produced and/or written include
'Tim Ritter's Hess' (2019)
'Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit' (2018)
Peace Love Unity Revolution (2015)
Peace Love Unity Retribution (2014)
Peace Love Unity Revenge (Short Film) (2013)
3 Laws (2012)
The Trap (2011)
Way of the Vigilante (2010)
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Mr. Kempton is the former Executive Vice President of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Tampa Bay Film Society.
Mr. Kempton is the President of the Tampa Bay Motion Picture Industry Professionals' Independent Film Festival, held
quarterly in Oldsmar, FL. (http://www.tbmpip.com)
and is an ordained minister (http://www.kemptonsministry.com)
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  • Director (12 Credits)
    Way of the Vigilante2023
    Short
    3 Films by Marcus Kempton2022
    Feature
    Squalor2022
    Experimental, Short
    3 LAWS2021
    Short
    The Trap2020
    Short
    Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit2019
    Short
    Joel D. Wynkoop's Nekoda (Short Version)2018
    Short
    Tim Ritter's Hess2018
    Short
    Peace Love Unity Revenge2017
    Short
    Joey's Show Will Go On2016
    Documentary
    Peace Love Unity Revolution2016
    Short
    Peace Love Unity Retribution2015
    Short
  • Producer (11 Credits)
    Way of the Vigilante2023
    Short
    3 Films by Marcus Kempton2022
    Feature
    Squalor2022
    Experimental, Short
    3 LAWS2021
    Short
    The Trap2020
    Short
    Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit2019
    Short
    Joel D. Wynkoop's Nekoda (Short Version)2018
    Short
    Tim Ritter's Hess2018
    Short
    Peace Love Unity Revenge2017
    Short
    Peace Love Unity Revolution2016
    Short
    Peace Love Unity Retribution2015
    Short
  • Writer (3 Credits)
    Squalor2022
    Experimental, Short
    Peace Love Unity Revolution2016
    Short
    Peace Love Unity Retribution2015
    Short
  • Acting (1 Credit)
    Squalor2022
    Experimental, Short
Honorable Mention
Way of the Vigilante
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
New Port Richey
2023
Best Science Fiction Film
3 LAWS
TBUFF
Tanpa
2021
Official Selection
The Trap
Sunshine City Film Festival
Saint Petersburg
2021
Official Selection
The Trap
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Tampa
2020
Official Selection
Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit
Sunshine City Film Festival
Saint Petersburg
2019
Audience Award Winner
Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit
Silver Screen for Short Films
Tampa, FL
2018
none
Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Tampa
2017
Best Visual Effects, Best Special Effects, 2nd Best Screenplay, 2nd Best Actress, 2nd Best Wardrobe
Joel D. Wynkoop's Battlesuit
Action Film Challenge
Tampa
2017
Best Action Film
Peace Love Unity Revenge
Creative Loafing's "Reel Terror Awards"
Tampa
2017
Nominated for Best Wardrobbe
Joey's Show Will Go On
Hollywood Dreamz Int. Film Festival and Writer's Conference
Las Vegas
2017
8 Awards
Peace Love Unity Revolution
Action Film Challenge
Tampa, FL
2015
Best Screenplay, Best Actor, 3rd Best Film
Peace Love Unity Retribution
Sunscreen Film Festival East
St. Petersburg, FL
2015
Top Prize, Internet Audience Award
The Trap
2011 Action Film Challenge
Tampa FL
2014
Nominee, Best Narrative Short
The Trap
2012 Crystal Reel Awards
Orlando FL
2014
Best Villain Nomination
Peace Love Unity Revenge
Action Film Challenge
tampa
2013
Best Voter Suppression Award
The Trap
Creative Loafing's Reel Terror Awards
Tampa FL
2012
College
Valencia College
Film Production Technology
19961997
Current City
saint petersburg
Hometown
tampa
Height
6'
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White (not Hispanic or Latino)
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Children
daughter
"No, no, no, don't tug on that. You never know what it might be attached to." -Buckaroo Banzai
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