Areas of Expertise

Brian Fountain Murray is a multi-hyphenate creative professional whose expertise spans screenwriting, performance, creative direction, media consulting, and branded storytelling. With roots in stand-up comedy and years of experience in both U.S. and Japanese entertainment markets, BFM brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to all his work. His storytelling often blends humor, history, and spiritual nuance to uncover deeper human truths.

Teaching Interests

BFM is passionate about empowering students through real-world creative practices. His teaching interests include screenwriting, comedic timing and performance, creative entrepreneurship, and storytelling for branding. He encourages students to find their authentic voice while also understanding the mechanics of entertainment production and audience engagement.

Research

With over 30 years in the entertainment industry—including television production, live comedy, brand partnerships, and independent film—BFM's creative research explores narrative themes rooted in identity, justice, and human transformation. He is developing projects that focus on diasporic Black identity in Japan, the intersections of comedy and healing, and alternative business models for creative freelancers. His current work also investigates storytelling through
new media, including mobile photography and immersive audience experiences.

Representative Publications and Projects

The Philosophy Works (2025) – Author and publisher of a book based on cosmetology legend Wynnona Fountain-Moore’s legacy and philosophy.

Serious Alix: The Magic Word (2015)- Author of this children’s book about the importance of using manners released by Archway Publishing

Legacy Foundation Japan (2020–Present) Co-founder and Media Consultant for a communitydriven platform preserving and uplifting Black diasporic culture and legacy in Japan.
Stand-Up Comedy Routine:The Stand Up Philosopher – Current touring material blending sharp wit with social critique.

Education

1996
Filmmaker Certificate New York Film Academy

2010
BS in Communications: Television Production Morgan State University

2012
MFA Screenwriting Film/Television Producing Long Island University Brooklyn

Previous Appointments

LOCATION COORDINATOR STARZ TV "FLESH AND BONE”. NEW YORK 2014

PRODUCER'S ASSISTANT CBS TV SERIES "MADE IN JERSEY” NEW YORK 2012

A/V TECHNICIAN LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY BROOKLYN, NY 2012

LOCATION ASSISTANT/SCOUT LAW & ORDER:SVU SERIES. NEW YORK, NY 2011

LOCATION ASSISTANT ARBITRAGE FEATURE FILM, BROOKLYN, NY 2012

BTS CAMERA MARTIN LAWRENCE 1ST AMENDMENT STAND-UP COMEDY, STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES - WASHINGTON DC 2009

CAMERA OPERATOR TV ONE BALTIMORE MD 2008

DropTopHatz (Ongoing) – Founder and Creative Director of a lifestyle brand that fuses fashion, comedy, and consciousness. (2020–Present)

Professional Associations
Writers Guild of America (Affiliate)
Screenwriters Network Tokyo
Co-founder, Legacy Foundation Japan