Keith Alan Morris, a multifaceted individual, was born on October 9, 1972, in South Bend, Indiana. He is a true artist, with a passion for filmmaking that has led him to hone his skills in New York City as an independent filmmaker.
With a diverse range of experiences, Keith has worked as a brand strategist, digital media specialist, and college professor. His most notable films include Gutter King, Flying Tiger, and The Clinic, which have all screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Fest market and received distribution offers.
Gutter King, his breakthrough feature, was internationally acclaimed and nominated for three awards in 2010. The film's unique approach to violence, dealing with it with extreme care and respect, has drawn comparisons to the early works of Martin Scorsese. The film's success can be seen in its ranking on IMDB's MOVIEmeter, reaching #159 in June 2010, behind Zombieland but ahead of Back to the Future.
Keith's work extends beyond feature films, as he has also written and directed the documentary R.U.B.s, which was showcased in the Guggenheim Museum's "Art of the Motorcycle" exhibit. His dark comedy, The Clinic, won the Best Screenplay for a Feature Film award at the NY International Independent Film Fest, beating out 180 other films.
Born to Ronald and Susan Morris, Keith grew up in Indiana, where he attended Adams High School and Niles First Assembly High School, graduating as Salutatorian. He went on to study Political Science and Theater Communications at Kalamazoo College, where he made numerous short films and feature films, including The Outside Man and The In Crowd, which earned him the Cooper Award and Schneider Prize.
In addition to his filmmaking endeavors, Keith co-founded filmscout.org in 2004, a non-profit organization that donates a significant portion of its profits to charity. His wife, Kendra, is also a filmmaker and producer, and together they have worked on various projects, including the documentary Missionary Kid, which highlights the struggles of children with AIDS in Africa.
