Founder, Executive Director

Originally from Philadelphia and raised in Syracuse, New York, James Schoepflin discovered filmmaking at an early age. His passion for the arts was cultivated by his mother, Karen Dominguez, a sculpture, painter, published poet and photographer, who also introduced him to independent films.

Over the years, Schoepflin has helped shape a series of creative ventures including managing a rock & roll band in L.A., help establish the Metro Arts Projects in Arizona, worked on several independent film projects, offered film workshops at children's camps and introduced new films & cult classics in Phoenix, Arizona. Gaining additional exposure for his work on various film projects at the American Film Institute, Schoepflin also achieved recognition as casting director for a diverse range of films such as "Y2K", "Young Americans" and "Gray Matter", the latter became an official film selection at the Sundance Film Festival. Schoepflin went on to direct and produce several films himself, including the Award winning PSA "V. Child Abuse" and was also co-producer for "Crayon" which was an official selection at the Arizona Black Film Showcase. Schoepflin was a pioneer of the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival in Arizona. In his career as an artist, James Schoepflin has also been recognized as a professional photographer. His photography exhibits include "Faces", "Signs", "A Peace of Americana" and "Admit Two" which have been displayed in many venues throughout Arizona. (jschoepflin.com).

Standard Entertainment President & OHFF Executive Director, James Schoepflin is a proud and active member of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, the Orlando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Orlando arts community.