Super Chief Films
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BOBB HOPKINS - Filmmaker
Bobb started his career as an actor studying with legendary Actors Studio teacher Lee Strasberg (notable students include Marlon Brando, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro). Bobb then began working with some of the biggest stars in film and television (see acting demo reel). Since 1975 he has been producing, directing, and writing films (list of acting, writing, directing, producing credits IMDB profile).
He studied writing with screenplay guru Syd Fields (who tutored numerous Academy Award-winning writers) and graduated from Sherwood Oaks Film School where he learned all aspects of production from working directors and producers, including esteemed James B. Harris who produced three Stanley Kubrick movies (Clockwork Orange, Paths of Glory, Lolita).
Mr. Hopkins was born in Lynn, MA. He graduated from Swampscott High School and earned a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire. He was an All-Conference/All-New England Quarterback and Team Captain at UNH, then played briefly with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. Soon after, he moved to San Francisco and worked as an accountant for Tri-Valley Growers before re-locating to Los Angeles to pursue a film career.
In 1987, after producing “The Great American Hobo” for PBS-TV, he founded the National Hobo Association to benefit needy hoboes and preserve the history of the American icon. Among the members were former hoboes Merle Haggard, Ernest Borgnine, James A. Michener, Roger Miller, and notorious attorney Melvin Belli (who represented Sirhan Sirhan, Errol Flynn, Muhammad Ali, The Stones, etc.).
Bobb has produced/directed/written four movies, Rail Kings, 3 Below, The 13th Alley, Taken Alive, and many TV shows and documentaries. He has also starred in TV series, movies, and commercials.
He studied writing with screenplay guru Syd Fields (who tutored numerous Academy Award-winning writers) and graduated from Sherwood Oaks Film School where he learned all aspects of production from working directors and producers, including esteemed James B. Harris who produced three Stanley Kubrick movies (Clockwork Orange, Paths of Glory, Lolita).
Mr. Hopkins was born in Lynn, MA. He graduated from Swampscott High School and earned a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire. He was an All-Conference/All-New England Quarterback and Team Captain at UNH, then played briefly with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. Soon after, he moved to San Francisco and worked as an accountant for Tri-Valley Growers before re-locating to Los Angeles to pursue a film career.
In 1987, after producing “The Great American Hobo” for PBS-TV, he founded the National Hobo Association to benefit needy hoboes and preserve the history of the American icon. Among the members were former hoboes Merle Haggard, Ernest Borgnine, James A. Michener, Roger Miller, and notorious attorney Melvin Belli (who represented Sirhan Sirhan, Errol Flynn, Muhammad Ali, The Stones, etc.).
Bobb has produced/directed/written four movies, Rail Kings, 3 Below, The 13th Alley, Taken Alive, and many TV shows and documentaries. He has also starred in TV series, movies, and commercials.
RENE JUNG - Director of Photography
Rene attended the prestigious Berlin Film School (1984-88), considered the foremost cinema institution in the world. In 1993 he founded JuRi Film Company in Marina Del Rey, CA, a full service production facility. His credits include: Imprisoned (2019), The Academy Awards (ABC-TV/2005-2019), Shelter Me: Community Matters (2017), Best Fake Friends (2016), Homecoming (2015), Brad's Untitled Restaurant Project (2014), Amnesia, Who Are You? (2014), Albino Farm (2010), The 13th Alley (2008), Tillamook Treasure (2006) - Toronto Film Festival Award, 3 Below (2005), My Life is a Sitcom (2003), Rail Kings (2003), Lost in the Woods (2001), Expired (2000), California Gold Rush (1999), The 13th Floor (1999), The River (1992).
JOE PLONSKY – Editor
Joe attended Notre Dame and New York University Film Schools. His credits include: UCLA Football 2010-2017 (Fox-TV Sports), The Academy Awards (ABC-TV/2019), Voodoo Blues (2011), Paradigm Shift (2011), Facing the Lion (2010), The French Open, Wimbledon (Tennis Channel TV - 2009), The 13th Alley (2008), World Series of Poker (2006-9), Intl Fight League (2005-7), 3 Below (2005), Rail Kings (2003), Edge of Seventeen (1999) Slamdance Festival selection, Envision (1995) Telluride Festival selection, Shidder (1995) San Jose Festival selection, Holy Mr. Herbert (1994) San Jose Festival selection. He is currently working on a Sci-Fi epic, Vex (with Werner Herzog).
MICHAEL MCCAFFERY - Writer/Editor/Story Development
Michael is Super Chief Films is a writer/editor and researcher of concepts - business or creative. He is an experienced free-lance writer/editor of both fiction and nonfiction. Born and raised in Boston, MA, he has a background in marketing, writing, and has worked in advertising, public television and has run several businesses. He managed a start-up that was one of the early audio/video providers for the internet. He brings a strong interest in how ideas shape individual lives and entire cultures. His focus is creating stories with a positive sense of life.
MICHAEL "BIG DADDY" FRIZZELL - Co-Producer/Military Consultant/Int'l Diplomat
Michael received a Purple Heart after being wounded in the Battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968 while on his second tour with the 1st Marine Division. After returning from the War he studied International Relations at UCLA. In addition to being a co-producer/consultant for Super Chief Films, he works for The Institute For Governance & Sustainable Development in Washington D.C., a "Think Tank" associated with the United Nations. He is also a counselor for returning soldiers suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He is currently writing a book that is due out in September and projected to be a riveting TV mini-series.
