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'The Gift' Los Angeles Premier. Director Ivan Petukhov flanked by the films stars Uma Thurman and Andrew Bowen.

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Raised on a steady diet of Marvel Comics, Science Fiction, Musical Theater, and Action Movies from the 80's and 90's, Andrew Bowen is a multifaceted actor, writer, director, and producer with over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Known for his sharp comedic edge and ability to craft compelling, audience-friendly narratives, Bowen has built a reputation for delivering standout performances and creating commercially successful content both in front of and behind the camera. Bowen's acting career took off with a memorable stint on FOX's Mad TV, where his impeccable comedic timing quickly set him apart. Since then, he has worked alongside industry icons such as Uma Thurman, Gale Anne Hurd (Aliens, The Walking Dead), and James Mangold (Logan, Ford v Ferrari). His screen credits span hit TV series including Matlock, Shameless, NCIS, Magic City, and Leverage, as well as feature films like Blumhouse's Holidays and All for Nikki. Bowen's voice work is equally notable, with his portrayal of Johnny Cage in Warner Bros. global franchise Mortal Kombat, being a standout. His comedic instincts and sharp improv skills have earned him recognition and praise and helped make Johnny one of the game's most popular characters. As a filmmaker, Bowen's writing and directing debut, Along The Way, was a festival darling, earning rave reviews and a Best Picture award at the Wilmington Independent Film Festival. His creative talents truly shined in his hugely entertaining short film, The 716th, a high-energy, comedic sci-fi adventure he wrote, directed, produced, edited and starred in. Bowen also served as the art director and production designer, creating props, sets, and storyboarding the entire film. Made for just $10,000, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it wowed audiences with its endearing characters, rich storytelling, and impressive VFX (lead by VFX supervisor and producing partner Jon Alvord), earning critical acclaim and a "Best Sci-Fi Short Film" win at the Slozy Awards. The short has achieved unprecedented success on Amazon Prime with record audience engagement. Bowen is also the co-founder of Anatomic Pictures, a dynamic production company developing a diverse slate of projects ranging from high-concept sci-fi to psychological thrillers, which include his TV series based on The 716th. Through his infectious enthusiasm, entrepreneurial spirit, unique voice, commercial and budget-friendly creative style, and ability to inspire and lead creative teams - combined with mentorships from industry veterans like John Rogers (Leverage, The Librarians) and Liz Hanna (Lee, The Girl From Plainville) - Bowen reflects the vision and expertise to launch the next generation of iconic film and TV franchises.

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