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Richard J. Brooker

ONCE UPON A TIME

About Me

Currently working in the television industry producing and directing and developing new technological advances for the industry as well. Here are some of the highlights of my career
2006:Won a Prime Time Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development for the Vid-Wave Boxx. It is the first and only digital point to multi-point video transmission system for video assist and camera monitoring.
2004-present: Exec. In Charge, Chief Technical Officer, Boxx Communications Vid-Wave Systems. Executive in Charge and Chief Technician for Boxx Communications. Developed new era Wireless Video System. It is currently implemented various network shows including American Candidate, Nanny 911, Hells Kitchen, Rockstar, and numerous others.
1999-2001 Executive in Charge of Production for 6 daily shows produced in Digital Television. Responsible for all computer systems and digital delivery, Information Systems and Digital Networks. Directed 42 episodes of “Bill Nye the Science Guy”.
1990-Present:Production Company specializing in Equestrian production projects and supplying services to all aspects of the television and film industry. Produced numerous shows, live television broadcasts and infomercials. Produced and Directed events for National and International release.
I also worked in the film industry doing acting, stunts, and training horses for stunts and stunt coordination. Here is a listing of my film credits, including one that all of you will recognize:
Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982): The only Friday film ever shot in 3-D, and the first to wear the infamous hockey mask.
DeathStalker (1983): Cast as Oghris, and was shot in Argentina.
Deep Sea Conspiracy (1987): Cast as Leon, I was also the Gaffer on this film with Paul Van Der Linden. This production was shot in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Worked in all areas of production. Stage Manager for such notable shows as "Swan Lake" with Margot Fontaine, "The Eartha Kitt tour of South Africa" and the largest show to ever tour South Africa, the half stage half ice show "Holiday Spectacular" Technical Manager for "Circus World Championships" for five consecutive years for the BBC and ITV networks. Spent many years touring Europe, managing and performing in some of Europe’s finest Circuses. Company Manager for Athol Fugard’s acclaimed play "Hello and Good-bye" tour of Europe. Stage Manager for the original production at the "Space Theater" in South Africa. Designed and built the "Space Theater” in Cape Town, South Africa and assisted in the construction of the "Riverside Studios" in Hammersmith, England.
I am the son of a C.S.M.I. Officer of the British Calvary. I have performed as a trapeze artist in circuses around the world, and have trained and performed with horses most of my life.

My Blog

Midwest Horrorfest

I will be attending the Midwest Horrorfest Convention in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, June 13-15 2008. I will be there along with my fellow castmates from Friday the 13th Part III, Dana Kimmell, Larry ...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 14:15:00 GMT

UPDATES

Thanks to all that attended the Part III 25th Anniversary Reunion that was part of Screamfest in Orlando, Florida and the showing of Part III in 3-D that was part of Screamfest LA this past month. I...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:24:00 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR.To all my friends I just wanted to wish you all, along with your families a very HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.I have a very busy schedule lining up for the coming New Year, but I hope ...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:13:00 GMT

Welcome

Well, I have finally decided to start a "Myspace page" I will be updatting it as much as my busy schedule permits. Please feel free to come on in and find out what I am doing and where I will be makin...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:38:00 GMT