C RAIG R ICHARDS, P RODUCER/DIRECTOR/ACTOR Member Screen Actors Guild 541.383.8880 Member AFTRA Dolphin Heart Productions LLC Co-Founder/Past President Film Oregon Alliance Bend, Oregon 97701 USA www.DolphinHeartProductions.com
Film – Director Credits Production Company Hawaiian Vacation (feature-length comedy – screenplay) Dolphin Heart Productions LLC Open (feature-length suspense/thriller – optioned) Dolphin Heart Productions LLC Extremely Used Cars (feature-length dramedy – complete) Triple-X-celent Films, LLC in association with Dolphin Heart Productions Television – Director Credits Production Company Smokin’ (episodic/scripted drama – in development) Dolphin Heart Productions LLC Amazing Custom Homes (episodic/reality – in development) Dolphin Heart Productions LLC Commercials & Promotional – Director Credits Client Summary: Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, John Dykstra, Seiniger Advertising, Scott Mednick & Associates, CBS and MGM/UA among others. Theatre – Director Credits Production Company The Taffetas 2nd Street Theater, Bend, Oregon Greater Tuna 2nd Street Theater, Bend, Oregon Off The Rack 2nd Street Theater, Bend, Oregon Heaven Can Wait Pass Players, Banning, California Film – Actor Credits Role Director Open (Dolphin Heart Productions) Jack Craig Richards Lucky Star (Blue Screen Video and Film) Mobster Hans Skjersaa Extremely Used Cars (Triple-X-celent Films LLC) Kevin James Craig Richards Man Maid (Jigsaw Pictures) State Trooper Chris Lusvardi Punk Love (Blondie Productions) Deputy Sheriff Jones Nick Lyon Surrender (Women Warriors) T. Griffin Sanders Tammy Sanderson The Majestic (Castle Rock Entertainment) Studio Guard Frank Darabont Rat Race (Alphaville Films/Paramount Pictures) State Trooper Rossi Jerry Zucker The Princess Diaries (Disney/Bottom of the Ninth Productions) Father Garry Marshall Corky Romano: "Special" Agent (Disney/Corky Productions) FBI Agent Rob Pritts The Flintstones (Amblin Entertainment) Quarry Worker Brian Levant On Deadly Ground (Warner Bros. Pictures) Mercenary Sniper Steven Seagal Good Girls Don't (Leo Films) Good Boss Rick Sloane Pray TV (ABC Circle Films) Man in Audience Bob Markowitz Bustin' Loose (Universal Pictures) Bailiff Oz Scott Buddy, Buddy (MGM) Attorney Billy Wilder Ice (PM Entertainment Group) Patrol Officer/Stunts Brook Yeaton Beach Bunnies (Pirromount Productions) Orderly Mark Pirro Caged Fury (20th Century Fox) EMT Bill Milling Television – Actor Credits Role Director Smokin’ (episodic) Deputy Chief Preston Chandler Craig Richards HBO First Look – The Majestic (episode #8.21) Studio Guard/Himself Constantine Nasr The Micronots! (all episodes) Captain Giles Slate (lead) Tim Upham The Jersey: Bringing The Heat (episode #2.22) Blue Jays Coach Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair (MOW) Secret Service Agent Bradford May Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (episodic) Swede (multiple episodes) James Keach Pickett Fences (episodic) Camera Technician (multiple episodes) The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (episodic) Gambler (multiple episodes) Café Americain: And Giblets For All (episode #1.9) German Patron Commercials / Voiceover – Actor Credits Conflict list available upon request Theatre – Actor Credits Role Director The Full Monty Buddy "Keno" Walsh (principal) Steve Dougherty & Maralyn Thoma Arsenic and Old Lace Jonathan Brewster (principal) Georgia Phillips The Rocky Horror Show Narrator (principal) Maralyn Thoma Stepping Out Geoffrey (principal) Maralyn Thoma & Mary Kilpatrick Light Up The Sky Sidney Black (lead) Georgia Phillips Final Reunion Congressman William Cheyney (lead) Steve Dougherty Making The Call Secret Service Agent Parker (lead) Patrick Kmiec Down, Please. Please! Dick Mason (principal) Bob Woodward The Hardy Boys and the Mystery of Where Babies Come From Mr. Hardy (principal) Susan Benson Heaven Can Wait Tony Abbot (principal) Craig Richards Finishing Touches Jeff Cooper (lead) Donald W. Smith Barefoot in the Park Paul Bratter (lead) Donald W. Smith Mr. Moto Meets Killer Mr. Moto (lead) Holly Mulkey Not With My Daughter..! Rip Tracy (lead) Nick Salpas Laura Detective Mark McPherson (lead) Phil Homer Play It Again, Sam Bogey* (lead) Lawrence Browne The Impossible Years Richard Merrick (lead) Nick Salpas The Silver Whistle Reverend Watson (principal) Beryl Shantic Born Yesterday Assistant Hotel Manager Charles Riendeau Special Abilities More than 30 years in the business of linear storytelling through film and television specializing in drama, comedy, suspense and action. Known as an “actor's director” who, through calm leadership and technical expertise, brings out the very best in all collaborators to the filmmaking process. Extremely knowledgeable in all crafts including storyboarding, HD workflow, lighting, choreographing multiple elements, visual effects, digital post- production and marketing processes.
*Awards: 'Best Supporting Actor' award for performance as Bogey in Play It Again, Sam by Woody Allen
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About Dolphin Heart Productions Headquartered in scenic Central Oregon, Dolphin Heart Productions LLC is a full-service production company formed to develop and produce narrative feature films and series television content. With decades of expertise in scriptwriting, pre-production, casting, principal cinematography, 2nd-unit cinematography and all aspects of post-production, Dolphin Heart Productions also partners on other producers‘ projects including commercials, educational and promotional videos designed specifically for a variety of distribution channels including broadcast television, DVD and the internet.
Deploying the latest high-tech digital production tools and workflow, Dolphin Heart Productions has achieved mastery in Standard-Definition (SD) and High-Definition (HD) workflows including the Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD camera, digital audio recording, Apple’s Final Cut Studio editing suite, Adobe Creative Suite and more.
About Craig Richards With thirty-plus years of film, television and marketing expertise, Dolphin Heart Productions producer/director Craig Richards has achieved success in both entertainment and advertising realms working with such luminary clients as Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, John Dykstra of Apogee Productions, Seiniger Advertising, Scott Mednick & Associates, CBS and MGM/UA.
In addition, Craig Richards has led design and marketing projects such as Branding Programs, Direct Response, Display Advertising, Collateral, Billboard, Packaging, Radio and Television for clients across a wide variety of categories including Travel and Tourism, Manufacturing, Retail, Service Industries, Healthcare and Entertainment.
Between work in film and television projects, Craig has managed to maintain a vibrant creative career in advertising, highlights of which include Creative Director from 1983-1991 at Capital Ideas Advertising, Inc.; Instructor from 1991-1992 at Learning Tree University; Vice President/Senior Art Director from 1992-1998 at The Odell Group; Vice President Operations from 1994-1998 at CyberSite.net; and, in 1998, he created proprietary web-based electronic commerce technologies and formed the venture Intercheq Incorporated.
Also since 1998, Mr. Richards founded and continues to serve as publisher of FamilyReunion LLC (www.FamilyReunion.com), the world’s largest online social networking site for family gatherings. Parent company Craig Richards LLC continues to deliver advertising design and custom web programming services to select clients around the country while also providing business management and marketing services for its divisions FamilyReunion and Dolphin Heart Productions.
Craig Richards is a long-time member in good standing of Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Directors Guild of America (DGA), Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Bend Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Media Network, and co-founder and past president of Film Oregon Alliance.
As an actor, Craig began performing in live theatre in 1977 landing lead roles in productions such as Detective Mark McPherson in “Laura,” Paul Bratter in “Barefoot In The Park,” as Bogey in “Play It Again, Sam” (for
Craig Richards with Jim Carrey in "The Majestic"
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Highlights of Mr. Richards film and television career over the past three decades include “Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent” starring Chris Kattan, “Rat Race” directed by Jerry Zucker, “The Majestic” directed by Frank Darabont and starring Jim Carrey and “The Princess Diaries” directed by Garry Marshall, among many others. Craig is also noted for his appearances in series television including “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “L.A. Law,” “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Adventures of Briscoe County Jr.,” “The Jersey” and Craig starred as Captain Giles Slate in TV’s sci-fi spoof “The Micronots!” Recent performances in film projects include “Extremely Used Cars,” “Man Maid,” “Surrender,” “Punk Love” and the multiple-award-winning film “Lucky Star.”
Craig directed the theatrical productions of ”Heaven Can Wait,” “Off The Rack” and “The Taffetas” and produced and directed numerous television commercials and promotional videos for clients in Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Oregon. In 2008, Mr. Richards directed the feature-length comedy “Extremely Used Cars: There Is No Hope,” is creator/executive producer and director for the reality series Amazing Custom Homes, is executive producer and director of the new one-hour scripted drama series
Craig Richards directs the feature-length comedy Smokin’, and wrote the screenplay for the feature-length film "Extremely Used Cars" family comedy Hawaiian Vacation.
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Letters of Recommendation
August 21, 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
I recently worked as a Line Producer on the film, “Extremely Used Cars: There Is No Hope,” directed by Craig Richards. My husband, Jack French, worked on the project as well; primarily as a Production Accountant but served in various other capacities, as did many of us on this feature film.
Both Jack and I had an opportunity to work closely with and observe Craig Richards’ work as a director. His professionalism and industry knowledge helped guide cast and crew through a difficult two-week shoot, ultimately ending up with a product of which we are proud. He kept everyone focused and on track with his calm demeanor on the set.
Craig took over directing the film on very short notice and was able, through diligence and hard work, to pull all the elements together successfully. Long hours and stressful situations were managed with skill and diplomacy. He is a talented director and should be able to add to his career as an actor continued success in a directorial capacity. I’m happy to recommend him without reservation.
Sincerely
Patricia French Line Producer, “Extremely Used Cars”
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Letters of Recommendation (continued)
August 22, 2008
To whom this may concern regarding Mr. Craig Richards:
I have known Craig Richards for a little more than one year going back to July 2007. As a fellow co-founder of Film Oregon Alliance (FOA), I know him to possess many outstanding qualities.
Craig has demonstrated his high level of intellect, creativity, passion and work ethic as an entrepreneur, a fellow officer and board member of FOA, and as an actor/director. As an entrepreneur he developed the family-based web community www.FamilyReunion.com and offers creative design services to a variety of clients.
He is currently serving as FOA’s first president and, among other things, he is responsible for the development and management of the FOA website www.FilmOregon.org as well as serving on the Public Relations/Marketing Committee.
As an actor/director, Craig has had success in film, television and theatre. I have personally observed Craig while directing and I have great deal of respect and admiration for his ability to work with a variety of personalities with patience and leadership. He is a person who gives 110% and is able to motivate and guide actors, crew and others to obtain the desired results.
In my experience with Craig, without hesitation, I can say that he is a creative, talented, and principled individual and I give him my highest recommendation.
Sincerely,
Stanley Roach, President SalesMark Solutions, LLC Vice President and Co-Founder, Film Oregon Alliance 541-771-5440
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Letters of Recommendation (continued)
August 25, 2008
To whom it may concern,
Craig Richards possesses the unique combination of unbridled creativity and results-producing discipline. He is an out-of-the-box thinker with a proven track record of high performance. His immense experience from the “front lines” provides a basis for his good judgment. Having “been there, done that” allows for flawless execution and excellent project management skills. Bottom line: Creativity, leadership and superb results.
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
Sincerely,
Randy Roffers, Vice President of Finance ICORE Healthcare Division of Magellan Health Services 5850 T.G. Lee Boulevard, Suite 510 Orlando, FL 32822
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Letters of Recommendation (continued)
August 25, 2008
To whom it may concern,
Craig Richards brings his personal and professional experience to filmmaking. He has worked in front of the camera and behind the camera in many capacities. He’s always optimistic and does whatever it takes to get the job done, on budget and on time as is mandatory in this industry. It’s always been a pleasure working with him.
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Sincerely,
Taylor Whitney, President and Founder Preserving the Past, LLC Home Movie Classics 2290 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610