Ricardo Fleshman
Writer/Director/Photographer
Ricardo Fleshman
Writer/Director/Photographer
“There are no absolutes in humans. We are emotional, messy, manipulative beings but can also be humble, courageous, and extraordinary in the right circumstances. That is what I capture in my work and what people find most intriguing with my work.”
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PHOTOGRAPHIE: Ricardo M Fleshman
Ricardo is an award-winning screenwriter, author of the Detective Byone novels and Armond Fontenot Mysteries, and photographer. He is a documentary filmmaker with award-winning titles including Hope's City (2019), Take it on Faith (2021), and The Blackest Lens (2026). He was named one of the Top Hot 100 Screenwriters of 2018 by the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition.
Ricardo is an avid reader, travels extensively with favorite destinations in the United States South and international locations in South America and Europe. He is a fan of sci-fi, detective, and horror genres, classic art and music. He resides in Northern Virginia with his family where he continues to write and make independent films.
Filmography
  • Writer (5 Credits)
    Killing Moses
    Screenplay
    Malicia2026
    The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman2026
    Documentary
    Take it on Faith2021
    Documentary, Television
    Hope's City2019
    Documentary
  • Director (4 Credits)
    Malicia2026
    The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman2026
    Documentary
    Take it on Faith2021
    Documentary, Television
    Hope's City2019
    Documentary
  • Photographer (1 Credit)
    Photographs of The Blackest Lens2026
23 Awards & Selections
Film Theatrical Release
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
Theatrical Release
Ashburn, VA
2026
Best Original Song
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
Florence Film Awards
Florence
2026
Best Short Script/Screenplay
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
World Class Film Awards
2026
Best Short Script/Screenplay
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
International Movie Awards Indie
2026
Best Short Script/Screenplay
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
Grand Laurel International Film Festival
Firenze, Italy
2026
Official Selection
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
New York Movie Awards
New York
2026
Best Photography
Photographs of The Blackest Lens
Caravan International Film Festival
Kolkata
2026
Best Photography
Photographs of The Blackest Lens
Dunwich Horror Festival
2026
Best Photography
Photographs of The Blackest Lens
Grand Laurel International Film Festival
Firenze, Italy
2026
Best Documentary Short- Grand Jury Prize Winner
Take it on Faith
Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards
Saratoga, CA
2021
Official Selection
Take it on Faith
Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
Online Screening
2021
Official Selection
Take it on Faith
Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards
Saratoga, California
2021
Official Selection
Take it on Faith
American Golden Picture International Film Festival
Jacksonville, Florida
2021
Semi- Finalist: Best Screenplay Feature
Killing Moses
2018 Zed Fest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition
Burbank, CA
2018
Finalist: Best Screenplay Feature
Killing Moses
LA LIVE Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2018
4th Place best Screenplay Feature
Killing Moses
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
Los Angeles, CA
2018
Top Hot 100 Screenwriters 2018
Killing Moses
Capital Fund Screenplay Competition
Los Angeles, CA
2018
Best First-Time Screenwriter
Killing Moses
Festigious International Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2018
Bronze Award: Best Screenplay
Killing Moses
Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest
Beverly Hills, CA
2018
Official Selection
Killing Moses
Diversity Feedback Film Festival & Table Read
Los Angeles, CA
2017
Official Selection
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
Rohip International Film Festival
Kallal, Tamil Nadu
Best Short Script/Screenplay
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
Rohip International Film Festival
Kallal, Tamil Nadu
Best Short Documentary
The Blackest Lens: The Photography of Ricardo M Fleshman
Hollywood Gold Awards
Los Angeles
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Personal Details
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
African-American
“There are no absolutes in humans. We are emotional, messy, manipulative beings but can also be humble, courageous, and extraordinary in the right circumstances. That is what I capture in my work and what people find most intriguing with my work.”
Contact
Company
PHOTOGRAPHIE: Ricardo M Fleshman
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