VIDEOGRAPHY
This library details some of Ricky’s work listed under three categories: Narrative, Educational/Documentary, and Live Event Coverage.
Narrative
Two questionable acquaintances dance the bright line between relentless optimism and objective reality. Middle of the Road is a dark satirical dramedy produced, directed, and edited by Ricky Hamilton (alongside D.C. Raw Productions).
Two peculiar salesmen meet with a marketing agency to pitch their newest toy of the holiday season, jam-packed with (almost) unlimited capabilities. It’s Gloop! is a whimsical comedic short written, directed, and edited by Ricky Hamilton.
In collaboration with other Connecticut creatives, Ricky lead a weekend intensive to shoot four quality production value scenes in three days to expand the team's professional portfolios. In this short, we watch how a day in the life of one mundane office space can completely shift by the presence of one mundane object. Zen is a mundane workplace comedy directed and edited by Ricky Hamilton.
Educational and Documentary
As the head of Axim Creative’s department of Internal Content, Ricky produced multiple YouTube series’ for the company, including Axim Breakdowns. In this video, Axim’s former Senior Producer, Cody Charneski, breaks down his work for Tater Bat’s Zanda Campaign. Ricky produced, directed, oversaw scripts, and edited all videos of each series. Thumbnail created by Axim Creative.
At the beginning of this Connecticut gamer’s journey to be top 100 in Street Fighter, Ricky accompanied AbsoLucian to a state wide Street Fighter Tournament to document how far he’s come in his training and what lies ahead of him. Ricky shot, co-directed and edited this mini-documentary. Thumbnail created by AbsoLucian.
Early on with Axim Creative, Ricky took part in producing an online miniseries recounting four prominent stories to celebrate New Britain’s 150 Year Anniversary. Ricky was the head of post-production by editing the series, shooting B-Roll of city landmarks, as well as investigating and gathering historic archived documents for each segment. You can find the rest of the series on Erin Stewart’s public Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ErinStewartCT/videos. Thumbnail created by Axim Creative.
As the head of Axim Creative’s department of Internal Content, Ricky produced multiple YouTube series’ for the company, including Axim Insights. In this video, Axim’s President, Karol Steczkowski uses Ernest Shackleton's expedition of the Antarctica as a anecdote to examining workplace leadership. Ricky produced, directed, oversaw scripts, and edited all videos of each series. Thumbnail created by Axim Creative.
In collaboration with the New York sketch comedy show, “Oops, My Bad!” Ricky helps create a short mockumentary segment following a “true New Yorker.” Ricky co-directed, shot, and edited the segment. If you’re interested in more of their work or live shows, be sure to follow @oppsmybadsketch on Instagram.
Live Events
Joey’s Drive Through Knightstown follows NASCAR Champion, Joey Logano, driving his customized stock-car through the small town of Knightsville, Indiana to celebrate the grand opening of TOMZ Corporation’s new facility. Ricky was the event’s Director of Photography with Axim Creative as well as the post-production video editor. Thumbnail created by Axim Creative.
The Punxsutawney Address is a comedic sketch that was produced and shown live at Hartford's Sea Tea Comedy Theater. As well as producing the live performance, Ricky was the event's camera and audio operator as well as the video's post-production editor.
Shipping Up to Boston: Colt Ultimate 2022 is a highlight reel of the final practice for Connecticut’s top Ultimate Disc Club Team, Colt Ultimate, before their league’s regional tournament in Boston. Through Axim Creative, Ricky fully produced, directed, and edited the highlight reel. Thumbnail created by Axim Creative.