Scott Mactavish is an American

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and author. Scott Mactavish recently wrote, produced and directed the films entitled ''MURPH: The Protector'' and ''God and Country: Untold Stories of the American Military''. Prior to that, he made ''Summer Running: The Race to Cure Breast Cancer'' featuring

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. He has also served as executive producer on five films in as many years, including ''Chagas'', directed by

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. Mactavish attended film School at

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, and upon graduation, worked on major studio projects and independent features while writing original screenplays at night. He was a

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in the 1993 film ''Super Mario Bros.'' and an uncredited stunt double in ''

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''. He launched his own production company in 1998 and has produced dozens of films and videos, with an emphasis on stories of honor, courage and commitment. Scott is the author of ''The New Dad's Survival Guide'', published by

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, and co-author of ''Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic'', published by

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. As a freelance writer, he has contributed to ''

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'', '' Windcheck'', and ''

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''. Mactavish is a veteran of the

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. He attended boot camp at the Recruit Training Command in

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and served with Submarine Squadron 6, aboard the USS L.Y. Spear, and in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."University of Virginia Speaker Bio"
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Movies

*''Family Mission: The TJ Lobraico Story'' - Writer, Producer, Director *''MURPH: The Protector'' - Writer, Producer, Director *''Ride for Lance'' - Writer, Producer, Director *''God and Country: Untold Stories of the American Military'' - Writer, Producer, Director *''Summer Running: The Race to Cure Breast Cancer'' - Writer, Producer, Director *''Chagas: A Hidden Affliction'' - Executive Producer *''Stickball Boulevard'' - Executive Producer *''Under the Trestle'' - Producer, Director

Books

*''The New Dad's Survival Guide'' *''Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic''

References

External links

Official website
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MURPH: The ProtectorThe New Dad's Survival GuideRide for LanceMURPH: The ProtectorBattle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic
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