J. Rick Castañeda is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a writer, director, and producer, and co-founder of the innovative production company Psychic Bunny.
His impressive body of work has traversed the globe, garnering recognition at esteemed film festivals in Canada, Japan, Romania, and the United States, including the prestigious SXSW.
Throughout his career, Castañeda has helmed an astonishing thirty short films, earning accolades from prominent platforms such as YouTube, Crackle, and Funny or Die.
One of his most notable achievements is the critically acclaimed web series, Coma, Period., a 10-episode masterpiece that he wrote and directed, starring the talented Rob Delaney as a man trapped in a coma.
This groundbreaking series received a glowing review in The New York Times and has garnered an impressive 1,000,000 views.
In addition to his work in film and television, Castañeda has also directed videos for a diverse range of clients, including Disney, MSN, MTV, Riot Games, The University of Southern California, and the US Army.
Castañeda's feature film, Cement Suitcase, released in 2013, was a resounding success, winning five film festival awards and boasting a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Furthermore, the script for his upcoming film, Modern Living, was a 2015 Nicholl Fellowship Quarterfinalist, solidifying Castañeda's position as a rising star in the film industry.
His remarkable achievements and dedication to his craft have cemented his status as a talented and innovative force in the world of filmmaking.
