Zack Richard is a Director and Cinematographer. His body of work consists
of cinematography for music videos, feature films and commercials and
directing brand films and music videos.
His clients have included Hyundai, Terra Chips, Pedigree, Harvestland, LinkedIn,
Canyon Creek Ranch, Stride Rite, Staples, and Jet Blue.
Red Weapon 8K VV Camera Package.
Local 600 DP
Campfire
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Film
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Clawed
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Film
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Cinematographer A geology field trip into the remote Bear Claw wilderness area turns into a nightmare for a group of college students as they find themselves prey to a viscous man-beast the locals call The Shadow of Death.
Boston
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department The history of the Boston Marathon from its humble origins starting with only 15 runners, to the first female runners, through the tragedy in 2013, and ultimately the triumph of 2014.
Non-Stop Forward
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Film
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Cinematographer Matt Gokey is a professional freestyle skateboarder, whose passion for the sport draws him away from the drugs and other negative influences that end up overtaking many close friends and peers in the community.
Cleave
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Film
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Cinematographer "Why do we remain loyal to that which tears us apart?" Nadia and Aidan have built a blue-collar life in small town America. Outside looking in, they achieved the American dream - a house in a quiet suburban neighborhood and two kids. But at this dark cross-section, their marriage is failing, both of them clinging to the toxicity that is suffocating them. In HIM and HER, we see the fear of change at war with what they both want. Written by Anonymous
Skinheads in Love
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Film
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Cinematographer The sexual misadventures of two head shaved NYC punks.
Crazed
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department Inspired by our favorite dark & twisted graphic novels, CRAZED revolves around vigilante cop Ronan Pierce. He is fueled by a tragic past, and the recent abduction of his wife McKenzie has Ronan's appetite for vengeance completely unbounded. Relentlessly searching for clues, Ronan systematically unchains his rage on a city full of psychopaths, gangs, corruption and the unrivaled evil-doings of the Luna Cartel. Responsible for both his daughter's death and his wife's abduction, the Luna Cartel enslaves thousands of young beautiful women from around the world and harvests organs from all of it's other victims. Joined by his partner Rex and a young circus clown named Karina, Ronan 'paints the town red' in his search for bloody justice. Written by Anonymous
D-Day in HD
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Television
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Camera and Electrical Department In honor of the 70th anniversary, D-Day in HD compiles rare and newly uncovered footage from around the world. Using this footage as a backdrop, some of the last remaining survivors tell how Allied troops invaded Normandy to turn the tide of tyranny in one of the deadliest battles of World War II. Written by Zach Ramey
The House Across the Street
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Film
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Cinematographer Amy has moved east from Kansas, determined to start a new life. She thinks she has found the perfect small quiet town, a great neighborhood on a quiet street. As she moves into her brand new apartment, eager to start a dream job, happy to befriend her neighbors, she finds out that not everything is as it seems, especially at the house across the street. Written by Anonymous
Beneath the Harvest Sky
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department The story of Casper (Emory Cohen) and Dominic (Callan McAuliffe) - two best friends that are fiercely loyal to one another, as they come of age in a small farming town in Maine. During harvest break, Casper is drawn into smuggling drugs across the Canadian border with his outlaw father, Clayton (Aidan Gillen). Meanwhile, Dominic works his final potato harvest, hoping to earn the money he needs to buy a car and take them away towards a better future. But with Casper's life unraveling before their eyes, their friendship and loyalty are put to the test as they are forced to mature and make very adult decisions that will forever alter the course of their lives. Written by Anonymous
Capture
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Film
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Cinematographer In the summer of 1972, two young women on vacation find themselves at the hands of a mentally unstable photographer trying to create the ultimate portfolio of human emotion. When Sara and Zoe arrive on the small vacation island, they meet a family also staying on the island. Michael and James seem to be the only prospects around but they along with their mother, Gwynn, have returned to the island to close and sell their vacation home after suffering from the loss of their father. Gwynn is a long-time friend of the owner of the house, Christine, that Sara and Zoe are staying in. Christine is the grandmother and guardian of a young, socially awkward man, Delan, who takes his photography very seriously. His attempts at showing the other side of emotion through his work lead him to capture more than just a photograph. Written by anonymous
My Pretty Maura
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Film
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Cinematographer A young woman suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder faces a dark secret from her childhood.
Making Change
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Film
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Cinematographer "Making Change" is based around the true story of the homeless newspaper of the same name. It is about a group of societies' dropouts who take up the fight against a government that wants to make criminals out of private citizens and churches who feed the hungry. It sheds light on new controversial legislation that outlaws giving food away in public, suppresses religious liberty, and violates international human rights standards. Written by Anonymous
Arne Dahl: Ont blod
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Television
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Camera and Electrical Department An American serial killer is on board a plane from New York to Stockholm. Without a proper identification and with great urgency A-group try to locate this passenger before Sweden inadvertently imports it's first American serial killer. The serial killer enters Sweden, and very soon he begins his killing spree. His methods are blood thirsty and can be traced back to the Vietnam War. A collaboration with the FBI begins in an desperate attempt to catch him. Written by Anonymous
Beer Pong Saved My Life
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Film
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Cinematographer Two best friends, Dustin and Erik, are tired of their stagnant and miserable lives. When Dustin hears about a beer pong tournament at a near by college, Erik is on board right away. Reluctantly, Dustin agrees to play in the tournament and suddenly they are the coolest and best players there. But when the sudden praise goes to their heads, it's all downhill from there! Written by Breakout Entertainment
Done to Death
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Film
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Cinematographer In debt and unable to work after a heart attack, Walt needs money for an operation he can't afford. When his dysfunctional family comes together to save him, he must decide whether living is the best option.
A Letter from Home
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Film
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Cinematographer During the bitter winter of the Battle of the Bulge, an American GI receives a descriptive, heartfelt letter from his wife. Meanwhile, a German sniper creeps up on him and has him in his sights.
Jaws: The Inside Story
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TV Movie
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Location management A fascinating program that goes behind the scenes of Steven Spielberg's landmark 1975 film JAWS.
Speak of the Devil
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TV Movie
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Cinematographer When Ryan and Pete find out their roommate Tucker is dying of liver failure, they're devastated...devastated that he still owes them rent, and that they'll have to clean up all the rubbish left in his bed when he finally croaks. Well their worries are short lived, as their prayers are answered by a stranger at their front door with an interesting proposition; Ryan's everlasting soul for a new liver for Tucker. Naturally, the guys find the deal to be more than reasonable, and our stage is set; Tucker has his new lease on life, Ryan has his first task in taking out the devil's hot daughter, and the devil has some new drinking buddies...whether they like it or not. Written by Anonymous
The Manzanita Kid
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Film
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Cinematographer After a robbery leads a young man and his ex-girlfriend to the middle of the desert, they set out on a dangerous journey to find the man that betrayed him.
Smile Pretty
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department Nastalia is too young to have experienced many things in life, but as an abused child she has already experienced the darkest side of it. Now a young teen she takes it upon herself to change her life for the better, but the torment that is so interlaced with her childhood will haunt her every step of the way. Written by Dorian, Inc.
The Telling
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Video
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Camera and Electrical Department In this horror anthology film, three girls pledge the most popular - and cruelest - sorority on campus. For their final task, they must tell the scariest story they know. Containing three distinct stories - one featuring a murderous doll, one a has-been actress and her run in with a film crew of the undead and, finally, a hunt-and-kill fright-fest. The tales inspire someone at the sorority to commit their own murders. Written by Anonymous
Key Lime Lie
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Film
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Cinematographer The subconscious thoughts and feelings a young woman goes through during a blind date. Proving to herself that when looking for love you cannot try to please the other person. If you want key lime pie you better speak up now or FOREVER hold your peace. Written by Director
Boob Jobs & Jesus
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Film
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Cinematographer All the pain and suffering Carlin Glass has endured in her life is finally going to pay off today at her first book signing for her debut novel. Unfortunately the event is turning out to be as disappointing as her life, that is until the book signing is crashed by the novel's unwilling subject, her ever eccentric mother. Written by Anonymous
The Procedure
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Film
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Cinematographer Called in for a day gig, Pullman reports to Mr. Stetler, a veteran at this line of work. Arriving in the wake of a completed procedure, he is subject to bizarre sightings, characters with frayed mental tethers, and... the impending revelation of the procedure's true purpose. Written by Anonymous
Fashion Victim
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department Andrew Cunanan started his murderous spree in Minnesota, continued through Chicago, and despite being the subject of an intense manhunt, was able to kill fashion great Gianni Versace, in Miami, before killing himself.
Texas Chainsaw Musical
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Night Hawk
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Film
(Short and Sci-Fi)
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Rocky: The Final Battle
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Film
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Cinematographer Rocky Balboa has been retired for some time now - living the life of a loser. Meanwhile Tommy has been busy making money and living the life of a champion, until one day, Rocky pays Tommy an unexpected visit leaving him an unexpected surprise, - the perfect excuse for Tommy to fight Rocky and get the respect he's been trying to earn in the boxing world leading to Rocky's Final Battle. . . Written by Producer
Trick My Trucker
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Television
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Camera and Electrical Department Out-of-shape truck drivers are given a healthy makeover each week in order to shake them of their bad habits.
Sweetzer
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Film
(Comedy)
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The Dukes
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Film
(Comedy, Crime, Drama and Music)
Camera and Electrical Department The Dukes,(Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi) a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, now are struggling for survival in 2008. Their manager (Peter Bogdanovich) is desperately trying to get them work but is met with failure at every turn. Finally pushed to the extreme , they pull a heist only a fool would attempt, which leaves them even more desperate. When all seems lost, they find themselves. Underneath the laughter, "The Dukes" is a film that explores the intricacies of re-defining yourself; not only dealing with lost fame but applies to anyone whoever found themselves at the bottom of the mountain looking up where they once were; and how ,in changing times, to hold onto your true self Written by Bob Byers
Mystery Woman: In the Shadows
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TV Movie
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Camera and Electrical Department While searching for a KGB double agent who was about to be exposed by another Russian spy-turned-successful author, mystery bookstore owner Samantha Kinsey and her secretive friend and store manager, Philby are thrust into the murderous world of international espionage.
Hy-phen
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Film
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Cinematographer Randall Mullen quits his day job with the hope that working from home will spur his creativity. Instead, all it spurs are a lot of naps, a little madness, and a new relationship based, in part, on the humane treatment of balloon animals.
Max and the Furious Fly
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Film
(Short and Comedy)
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Snakes on a Train
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Video
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Camera and Electrical Department A Zombie curse is placed upon a woman, which causes her to have living snakes inside her. Brujo, who is looking after her, attempts to take her to Los Angeles on the train. After several confrontations on the train, Brujo's collection of snakes manage to separate themselves from their owner and go on the hunt. Whilst all this is happening, normal, everyday passengers are relaxing, what is unknown to them is that something deadly is heading their way, and that there is no way out. Written by Vampiric
The Emerald Sun
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Film
(Short and Comedy)
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The Lost
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Film
(Crime, Drama, Horror and Thriller)
Camera and Electrical Department Hanging out at some campgrounds one nice summer day, 19-year-old Ray Pye decides to murder two young women. His friends, Jen and Tim, witness the murder and help him cover it up. Four years later, Ray has never been arrested for the crime. Detective Charlie Schilling and his ex-partner, Ed Anderson, know that Ray did it. They just could never prove it. Charlie figures it's about time they did prove it. He's ready to push Ray harder than ever. Meanwhile, Ray has met his match in a new girl in town, Katherine Wallace. Kath is a bad girl; she and Ray are a potentially explosive combination. Throw in the fact that Ed is having a summer fling with Sally Richmond - a girl young enough to be his daughter. And Sally's just gotten a job at the motel that Ray manages. Ray has his eye on her. Charlie and Ed never found the gun that Ray used to murder the women at the campground. That rifle, as well as a handgun, are hidden behind the mirror in Ray's bathroom. Ray can only be pushed so far. The ... Written by Anon
Fiend
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Video
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Cinematographer Life in the garage just ain't right without some sweet herb, so when Terry finds out his pot dealer is leaving town he is determined to get his fix, at any cost. He enlists the help of his mindless buddy Remo, and the two set out on an adventure they wont soon forget... until they get stoned again. Written by Anonymous
Into the Air: A Kiteboarding Experience
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Film
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Cinematographer CineForce Films of Los Angeles, CA recently completed production of a Kiteboarding film that was shot on location in Puerto Rico. Inspired by the exciting and rapidly evolving sport of Kiteboarding, CineForce Films approached Kiteboarding guru and professional instructor Paul Menta to host a group of riders for 10-days during filming. This film captures the action of Kiteboarders flying across the blue waters of the Caribbean at 30 mph and launching 40 feet into the air performing stunts, and the personal interviews with the athletes giving an insight into the sport. Written by marq
Teddy
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Film
(Short, Comedy and Horror)
Cinematographer A child falls in love with an abandoned Teddy bear that she finds while picnicking with her parents. The joy of this union becomes tainted as she discovers that anyone who tries to get close to her ends up mysteriously dying. The curse follows her through her adolescence, eventually taking her one true love. In a last ditch effort to bring joy into her life, her friend sets her up on a date. But what she'll soon find is that hell hath no fury like a Teddy scorned! Written by Tristan S. Gittens
Way of the Vampire
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Film
(Action, Horror and Thriller)
Cinematographer Dr. Abraham Van Helsing is granted immortality by the Catholic Church until he can hunt down the last vampire prince.
Delusive Dreams
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Video
(Short and Drama)
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Dead Men Walking
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department After killing four persons in his home with a shotgun, Dee Travis claims that he had accidentally ingested an experimental biotoxin that the company Blackthorn where he worked was researching. Travis is sent visibly ill to the Harwood Maximum Security Prison and the Security Officer Sweeny sends the inmate to the infirmary. Meanwhile the CDC Agent Samantha Beckett comes to the prison to interview Travis and is received by Warden Mahler. While they are having a conversation, they are informed that Travis has been transferred to the solitary confinement and his infected blood has caused an outbreak among the prisoners and guards. Samantha calls the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the responsible advises the warden that the prison is in quarantine. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Officer Down
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TV Movie
(Crime and Thriller)
Camera and Electrical Department Tired of criminals escaping justice, LAPD commissioner Donald Hallows has recruited a vigilante cell from accomplice captain Taggert's men. His own son, officer Philip Hallows, is devotedly in charge, but goes overboard in his zeal to administer justice almost regardless of law and order. Spectacular vigilante murders cause the mayor to mandate a task-force. Old-fashioned law-stickler cops, who were on Philips's trace, refuse to be sidetracked, at their family's grave peril. Written by KGF Vissers
Intermedio
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department Four teenagers, Malik, Gem, Barbie and Wes, take a excursion to an old series of mine tunnels under the border area of California and Mexico where they, and a few other people traveling by, become trapped and are soon set upon by ghosts of a series of victims who are under the control of a warlock bent on carnage. Written by Anonymous
Me and You and Everyone We Know
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Film
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Camera and Electrical Department 'Me and You and Everyone We Know' is a poetic and penetrating observation of how people struggle to connect with one another in an isolating and contemporary world. Christine Jesperson is a lonely artist and "Eldercab" driver who uses her fantastical artistic visions to draw her aspirations and objects of desire closer to her. Richard Swersey, a newly single shoe salesman and father of two boys, is prepared for amazing things to happen. But when he meets the captivating Christine, he panics. Life is not so oblique for Richard's six-year-old Robby, who is having a risqué Internet romance with a stranger, and his fourteen-year-old brother Peter who becomes the guinea pig for neighborhood girls -- practicing for their future of romance and marriage. Written by Sujit R. Varma
Vern
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Film
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Cinematographer Sanguine Film's documentary Vern tells the true tale of Vernon Koski, a painter who was posthumously immortalized on canvas following a lifetime as a struggling unknown artist. The story began when up-and-coming conceptual artist Samuel Yates placed a newspaper classified ad asking for someone to "Donate Ashes to Art." Retired actress Marcia Koski answered, telling Yates of the lifetime Vern had spent in pursuit of artistic success. Yates was captivated, and Mrs. Koski agreed to give him her husband's cremated remains. Replacing oil or acrylic, the remnants became the medium for an infamous painting that now hangs in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Having never been recognized for his art while alive, Vern has become "his own life's work." Written by Sanguine Film
Up for Grabs
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Film
(Comedy and Documentary)
Cinematographer The absurd true story of the legal battle over the "Million-Dollar Baseball." Barry Bonds' record setting 73rd home run ball sparks a melee in the stands at Pac Bell Park in San Francisco. One guy caught the ball, another guy ended up with it. Who is the rightful owner? The lawyers can't agree; the fans can't agree; even the wisened professors of property law can't agree. This is a story documenting the hilarious lengths to which someone will go for a baseball, and the few fans that will put their lives on hold for years, staking everything on one judge's decision. Written by Dave Ciaccio
Crying Foul
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TV Movie
(Documentary)
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Tuesday
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Video
(Drama)
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Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill
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Film
(Drama, Horror and Thriller)
Camera and Electrical Department While traveling in a van with their teacher for a contest, a group of college friends are abducted by the criminal Earl, who forces them to go to the ghost town of Sunset Valley to meet his friend that was transporting drugs and money of their own. Once in the town, they realize that the dwellers are zombies and their leader is Bloody Bill, a Confederate soldier seeking revenge the execution of his sister that was hanged by the locals and the population was cursed by Bloody Bill. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Evil Eyes
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Film
(Horror)
Camera and Electrical Department A screenwriter is plagued by nightmares as he writes a script about a family that was slaughtered years before. Soon, the grisly murders he's writing about starts to actually happen.
Boy
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Film
(Comedy and Drama)
Cinematographer A party boy wakes up after eye surgery to find that he sees the world through his donors eyes.
Native (Books I.-VII.)
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Books I
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Black and Blue All Over
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Film
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Five O'Clock Comes Early
Film
(Drama)
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