# 48 Shapeless the Movie with Actress, Writer, Producer and Author Kelly Murtagh

This candid interview is about Kelly's eating disorder and why she wrote Shapeless. Kelly Murtagh is a mom, Louisiana-native, and an award-winning actress, writer, producer, singer & children's book author who works in film, television, and theatre. 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 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 in 2021. Kelly also executive-produced and was lead actress of the film which is now out on VOD. Kelly also authored the children's book "Zoo Krewe" - which was illustrated by Samantha Aldana, who directed "Shapeless."  For more information visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4o7tCTWKQc
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