Filmmaker on the Edge Conversation with Ryan Murphy

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The Provincetown Film Festival’s signature award, FILMMAKER ON THE EDGE, is presented to an artist whose outstanding achievement, innovation, and vision continue to push the boundaries of the medium.


Ryan Murphy has long held the position as the most prolific and most successful creator of his generation. Winner of multiple Emmy, DGA, PGA, Golden Globes, Writers Guild, GLAAD, HRC, People’s Choice, Peabody, and Tony Awards – Murphy was recently inducted into the TELEVISION ACADEMY HALL OF FAME. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Shows Murphy created as a writer, director and producer include POPULAR, NIP/TUCK, GLEE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, AMERICAN CRIME STORY, LOVE STORY, FEUD, The MONSTER anthology, THE WATCHER, and many others.


Upcoming programs from Murphy include THE SHARDS, MONSTER: THE LIZZIE BORDEN STORY, the second season of ALL’S FAIR and the 13th season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY.


Ryan Murphy will be in conversation with filmmaker and icon John Waters on June 13 at 4pm at Town Hall.

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