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Christopher Alan Maloney (December 20, 1985 - ) is an independent filmmaker. Part of the DIY filmmaking wave, he typically works without a significant budget or crew, often holding down day jobs to help finance his projects.

The Death of Andy Kaufman (2008)
His first film to be recognized by the public, albeit a small one, was the low-budget documentary The Death of Andy Kaufman (2008). This film, which was lapped up by Kaufman fans and many others alike, explores the possibility that performance artist Andy Kaufman may have faked his death. Starting out with a budget of $1000 from family and friends, Maloney went on to secure interviews with Kaufman's manager George Shapiro, his father Stanley, and, in a touching finale to the film, his brother Michael.

The Death of Andy Kaufman won awards from the New Jersey Film Festival, the Indie Distribution Fest , and continues to be a strong seller on Amazon.com.

Other Projects
Currently Maloney is editing a documentary about one of his closest friends called "The Gospel According to Matthew". Due for a Fall 2009 release, this film tells the story of Matthew Rand, a self-proclaimed nobody, who withstood enormous emotional and environmental torment as a child to eventually find redemption and salvation.