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Usher Morgan

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Usher Morgan
Official Trailer for Pickings, a feature film by Usher Morgan. 

When a short-tempered mobster and his gang of thugs try to shake down a neighborhood bar, they're soon confronted with the wrath of its owner - a mysterious southern woman with a dangerous past.

Pickings will be released to theaters in the US in March, 2018.
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Pickings (2018)
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Usher Morgan is an award-winning screenwriter, film director, and producer based in New York City. He began his career in the book publishing industry but soon found his passion for filmmaking, transitioning into production and distribution. His early foray into film began with the production of the documentary "The Thought Exchange" in 2012, which starred David Friedman and Lucie Arnaz. This project marked Morgan's first "producer" role, setting the stage for his later ventures in narrative filmmaking.

In 2015, Morgan made his directorial debut with the award-winning short film "Prego", a dark comedy that garnered attention at numerous film festivals. "Prego" helped establish his distinct directorial voice, one that would later define his work in feature films.

Morgan's first feature-length film, "Pickings", was released to critical acclaim in March 2018 and received a limited theatrical release via AMC Independent. "Pickings" blends elements of film noir and spaghetti westerns, showcasing Morgan's signature style, which combines gritty, stylized visuals with complex, morally ambiguous characters. The film received praise for its bold, unconventional narrative and striking visual aesthetics. The Los Angeles Times recognized Morgan as "a talent to watch," solidifying his place as a promising new voice in independent cinema.

In 2023, Usher Morgan completed his second feature film, "Plucked", a dark comedy film co-written, co-produced, and co-directed with Katie Vincent. Set to enter the festival circuit in 2025, "Plucked" continues Morgan's exploration of the dark and often surreal aspects of human nature, further cementing his reputation for creating thought-provoking, genre-defying films. Usher Morgan is also in pre-production on his third feature film, "Anna's in the Woods", which is set to begin filming in October 2024.
BornMay 23, 1985
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    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Known for

    Pickings (2018)
    Pickings
    4.8
    • Producer
    • 2018
    Official Poster for Prego - A Short Film by Usher Morgan
    Prego
    5.9
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2015
    Homebound (2021)
    Homebound
    4.9
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2021
    Windblown (2019)
    Windblown
    6.0
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2019

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Anna's in the Woods
      • producer
      • Post-production
    • She Knocks
      • producer
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Plucked
      • producer
      • Post-production
    • Journey into Night
      • producer
      • Pre-production



    • Hermanita (2023)
      Hermanita
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Amy Laviolette and Briana Lily in The Z Word (2023)
      The Z Word
      Short
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Katie Vincent in The Last Frost (2022)
      The Last Frost
      Short
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Homebound (2021)
      Homebound
      4.9
      Short
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Dual Action (2021)
      Dual Action
      Short
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Windblown (2019)
      Windblown
      6.0
      Short
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Trapped Inside (2018)
      Trapped Inside
      7.2
      Short
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Color Fusion (2018)
      Color Fusion
      Short
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Pickings (2018)
      Pickings
      4.8
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Fine Dining (2017)
      Fine Dining
      7.7
      Short
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Two Girls, One Up
      Short
      • consulting producer
      • 2015
    • Good Kids (2015)
      Good Kids
      Short
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Official Poster for Prego - A Short Film by Usher Morgan
      Prego
      5.9
      Short
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Crowned (2013)
      Crowned
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2013
    • HIV, a Whole Different Story (2013)
      HIV, a Whole Different Story
      • consulting producer
      • producer
      • 2013

    Director



    • Anna's in the Woods
      • Director
      • Post-production
    • She Knocks
      • Director
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Plucked
      • Director
      • Post-production
    • Journey into Night
      • Director
      • Pre-production



    • Amy Laviolette and Briana Lily in The Z Word (2023)
      The Z Word
      Short
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Katie Vincent in The Last Frost (2022)
      The Last Frost
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Oriana Lada in Dan the Man (2021)
      Dan the Man
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Homebound (2021)
      Homebound
      4.9
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Dual Action (2021)
      Dual Action
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Windblown (2019)
      Windblown
      6.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Trapped Inside (2018)
      Trapped Inside
      7.2
      Short
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Color Fusion (2018)
      Color Fusion
      Short
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Pickings (2018)
      Pickings
      4.8
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Fine Dining (2017)
      Fine Dining
      7.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Good Kids (2015)
      Good Kids
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Official Poster for Prego - A Short Film by Usher Morgan
      Prego
      5.9
      Short
      • Director (attached)
      • 2015
    • The Thought Exchange (2012)
      The Thought Exchange
      6.9
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Worth Fighting For
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011
    • The Jerk
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011

    Editorial Department



    • Crowned
      • post-production supervisor
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2013
    • Anna's in the Woods
      • post production supervisor
      • Post-production
    • Plucked
      • editor
      • Post-production



    • Homebound (2021)
      Homebound
      4.9
      Short
      • editor
      • 2021
    • Dual Action (2021)
      Dual Action
      Short
      • editor
      • 2021
    • Pickings (2018)
      Pickings
      4.8
      • trailer editor
      • 2018
    • Fine Dining (2017)
      Fine Dining
      7.7
      Short
      • post-production coordinator
      • 2017
    • Runaways: Chase's Story
      Short
      • post-production supervisor
      • 2015
    • Nocturne Six
      Nocturne Six
      2.7
      • post-production supervisor
      • trailer
      • 2014
    • Path to Shadow Hill (2013)
      Path to Shadow Hill
      8.4
      Short
      • post-production supervisor
      • 2013
    • Crowned (2013)
      Crowned
      TV Series
      • post production supervisor
      • 2013
    • The Thought Exchange (2012)
      The Thought Exchange
      6.9
      • post-production coordinator
      • 2012

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    Pickings (2018) - Official Trailer
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    Pickings (2018) - Official Trailer
    Pickings (2018) - Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:59
    Pickings (2018) - Official Trailer

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      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • May 23, 1985
      • Israel

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