SCOTT MACTAVISH

Scott Mactavish is an American filmmaker, author, and veteran. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended film school at New York University and began his career in New York City. Mactavish is best known for directing MURPH: The Protector, a critically acclaimed documentary about Navy SEAL LT Michael Patrick Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient. The film was a contender for the Academy Award in four categories, including Best Feature Documentary.

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In addition to MURPH, Mactavish wrote, produced, and directed Ride for Lance, a tribute to Navy SEAL Lance Vaccaro, and Family Mission: The TJ Labraico Story, both of which highlight the bravery and sacrifice of American service members. His work often focuses on the untold stories of American military heroes and humanitarian efforts by the U.S. military.

Scott is also the author of The New Dad's Survival Guide, a bestselling book that has resonated with fathers worldwide. He continues to write and direct, with recent projects including Shattered Lives, a documentary exploring domestic terrorism, and Under the Trestle, a true crime documentary based on a national bestseller.