Lightning
‘Lightning’ is a short film that introduces a fantasy story of the land of Rah with majestic views of original villages and rolling meadows, castles and seas, with powerful characters of Yazzo, Zill and Clarin.
Sketcher a married father of two, and high school art teacher shares how the story originated and the creative unity of his family that helped him bring it to life in sketches.
All original art by Michael Richlen.
Story, voice and editing by Jeffrey Morin
Selections/Awards
Swedish International Film Festival 2026 Official Selection
The Children’s International Film Festival of Wales - Official Selection
AMT International Film Festival - Official Selection
Pulse of Animation Festival - Official Selection
Earth Aware
On this Earth Day I celebrate in a way that has been unique to me, with a film that frames my earth. This is my time within the woods and fields that I also share with those entrusted to my care. A simple education of being present, still and aware, earth aware. Music, Yrsa - Infinity Ripple from Epidemic Sound.
Of Gray
On a day of gray, snow, ice and cold, I reflected upon events around the world and attempt to find a better understanding to certain events.
Music by: Heath Cantu “The Gray Day”
Selections/Awards
REELpoetry/HoustonTX 2025 Short Film
Woven Words
A crossing of words universal and my own from mood and emotional discourse. All woven together as day and night and years that have now gone.
Shot entirely in Whitnall Park Wisconsin
The Misplacement of George Washington
“There once was a George Washington. He wasn’t the regular George we know of as the father of our country. He was just a little George.”
This short concept film is the first scene of a feature screenplay. A fantasy story of a small boy and a large imagination.
Film shot & edited by: Bryan Pechacek
Musical Score by: David Beard
Selections - The Misplacement of George Washington
Sweden Film Awards Semi Finalist 2022
New York Flash Film Festival 2022 Official Selection
Moody Crab Film Festival Best Monologue
Broken Field
Field James wanders a park looking for a place where he can come to terms with loss. Quite accidentally, he happens upon Goose who helps him with this difficult transition.
This film has a long history from writing to casting, filming and editing. It was my first attempt at producing a film and a good study in what not to do. Many thanks to a great team!
