my hero

villany run amok

A young costumed villain Lord Darkstar seeks the mentorship of a washed-up supervillain, the retired Dr. Despicable. In this heartwarming story, the young villain reaffirms the doctor's faith in the power of maniacal superevil.

48 hour film project

My Hero was made as a part of the Little Rock 48 Hour Film Project. Robert was asked by Team Arkansas Times to direct and help manage the project. A detailed article regarding that weekend of filming is included in the Press section.

My Hero won the audience award for the night of our showing. Sadly, our team missed the deadline by six minutes.

cast & crew

Mark Clifford as Lord Darkstar

Dorothy Miles as the therapist

Matt Reed as the newsreel narrator and the young Dr. Despicable

Tucker Steinmetz as R. Mumsford, aka Dr. Despicable

Michael Witham as Mr. Superlative

Producers: Team Arkansas Times, Sandra Hawn, Destructo Video, Crowfeather Films

Director, Editor, and SFX: Robert Kirkpatrick

Director of Photography: James Morrison

Screenwriters: Mark Clifford, Robert Kirkpatrick, David Koon, Jennifer Reed, Matt Reed

Music: Mike Crenshaw, Roland Gladden, Jim Harris

Camera Operators: Sandra Hawn, Doug Mills, Tobi Royce

Production Crew: Amy Brawner, Dorothy Miles, Jeremy Peppas, David Koon, Derrick Koon, Doug Mills, Jennifer Reed, Matt Reed

Costumes: Amy Brawner, Sandra Hawn, J Plunkett