James Ricardo

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James Ricardo
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Occupation(s) Film director, screenwriter, producer

James Ricardo is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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Filmography

YearFilmDirectorWriterProducer
2003 Hey DJ Yes check.svgYes check.svg
2009 Opie Gets Laid Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
2010 Guillotine Guys Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
2012New Guy in TownYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg

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References

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  2. Buchanan, Jason (2016). "Opie Gets Laid". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016.
  3. Rost, Allison (March 2, 2005). "Film 'Sunnyvale' makes it into Cinequest". The Sun. San Jose Mercury News. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012.
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  5. Busack, Richard Von (March 8–14, 2006). "Cinequest feature continues to rack up awards". Metro Silicon Valley . Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
  6. Walker, David (June 10, 2009). "Review: Opie Gets Laid". DVD Talk.
  7. Lanier, Hunter (November 4, 2018). "Guillotine Guys". Film Threat.
  8. Bell, Mark (July 15, 2012). "NEW GUY IN TOWN". Film Threat.
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