BIO
Richard has been working in independent films for over 14 years now learning every aspect of filmmaking. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago where he majored in film. He went on to write, produce, edit, and direct the action thriller 'Drop Off'. His drive and passion caught the attention of cult actor Reggie Bannister, known worldwide as the lead in the popular 'Phantasm' films, who instantly signed on. Richard has also produced and edited several short films including the award winning 'Broken Echoes' and co-directed, along side Stephen Bastien, 'The Interrogation' and 'The Last Option'. Working as a professional editor and video shooter for almost 10 years he has edited and shot videos for Loyola University, Ferris State University, North Park University, and edited a project for the Smithsonian Institute which is part of their Triceratops exhibit in Washington DC. Richard has also written several full-length screenplays in a variety of different genres including the action film 'Another Sunrise' and an adaptation, along with Kirk Sanders, of William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In 2008 he made his first feature film 'Distortion' which was made for $3,000 and no crew. He wrote, directed, produced, shot, edited, scored, and did the visual effects for it. Completed in 2010 it is currently being submitted to film festivals all over the world. Richard has also been the head of his own production company, Widescreen Films Productions, since 1996.
