film and video at hhop

Film & video projects written & directed by Richard Kaponas.

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Rich's short films (Mustard Secret, Senioritis, Two Devils Lunch) have been shown at various film festivals and galleries throughout the United States. His first feature (Ranchero), written by Brian Johnson, recently premiered at the Sacramento International Film Festival. As well as writing, directing, and producing, he often shoots, edits, and scores the films himself. Additionally, his extensive knowledge of digital film restoration has enabled him to work on hundreds of studio films and network television series. He studied film at the Massachusetts College of Art where his instructors included experimental video and filmmakers such as Mark Lapore, Tony Oursler and Saul Levine.

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Senioritis A man returns to his hometown to resolve some unfinished business. color, video, starring John Brodie, Dave Haugland and Rob DiBernardo .		Two Devils Lunch Two devils on their lunch break. color, video, starring Brian Johnson, Adam P. Cray, and Gordon the Squirrel.

Phil's Psychology Experiment A high school student embarks upon an odyssey of the mind. color, video, narrated by John Levene (Doctor Who).		S.E. Hinton Gang meets Gang; Gang fights Gang. b+w, Super-8 mm, original score by Analog Frenzy.

The Comedy Horse Five people spend a rainy afternoon in and around a car. color, Super-8 mm, co-starring a hot pink harbinger of doom.		Extra The little act that could, does. color, video, starring ???

Specials Mall / community news and bargains are announced. color, video, narrated by T. McGurl.		Obsessive Love A man auditions to play the part of a peanut butter enthusiast's nephew. b+w, 16mm, starring Wilder Selzer.

Ranchero Feature film trailer. color, 35mm starring Roger Gutierrez, Brian Johnson, Christina Woods, Jade Gordon and Danny Trejo, written by Brian Johnson.		Fisty A girl tells the story of her guardian angel. b+w, Super-8mm, starring R. McGee and M. Duchane, narrated by a special guest.

Mustard Secret A tour of Northern Massachusetts. color, video, starring that Brodie kid.		This Voice Forever (excerpt) Shane Schofield records a motivational speech. color, video, starring Ghost Krabb.

		Pursued Pre-production stills from the location scout for an upcoming Hi-Def horror feature.