Robert Petrecca

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Production Designer, Screenwriter and Storyboard Artist

Mays Landing, New Jersey

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About Robert

Captured by the world of comics at a very young age, I soon discovered that a good comic book artist could make you feel like you were watching a movie that was too fantastic to ever be witnessed in live action (not anymore - the computer changed everything). I went to two arts schools; one of which, The Kubert School (the only school in the country specifically for comic art) was just in the 2nd year of its existence, but I quickly ran out of money. Upon coming home, I got involved with some very talented indie film makers and found myself doing mat paintings and one-sheet designs. During that time I began to find an interest in turning what I could visually see in my head into words and my love of the screenplay was birthed.
Along the way I met a wonderful girl (now my wife of 29 years) and it was she that got me to reevaluate what was the most logical choice at the time to do. And now, the year 2020 marks my 30th anniversary as a professional comic book artist.
I was discovered at a convention and offered an in-house apprenticeship with Marvel as one of John Romita's "Raiders"; learning first hand from the man who helped make Spider-Man a household word. Some Marvel credits: Captain America, Thor, Dr Strange, even with Clive Barker on his Hyperkind (Clive's venture into superheros), just to name a few. A long list that was cut short by Marvel's bankruptcy in the mid-90's which had them letting go 2/3 of the editorial staff (which just happened to be all of MY editors).
So, I got a gig as a projectionist and I went heavily into the script after that. McKee, Hague, Field, Straczynski. Seminars; classes; lectures: books. I really took advantage of my situation and became a student of story and film.
I did start getting work from DC Comics, too (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Justice League Unlimited, etc) but lead a dual life from that point; part artist, part writer.
I still do freelance work and the convention scene. One that I'm most proud of is the work done for the prog-rock band; The Dear Hunter as artist on their "Act II: The Meaning of and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading" graphic novel. Other art credits include numerous Marvel/Upper Deck Masterpiece cards. Artist for the Fox/Upper Deck 10th anniversary of "Firefly: The Verse" cards as well as production art for the movie CROSS & CROSS WARS.
Currently, I am turning my screenplay, The Armor into a graphic novel.
If you look for me in comics I go by the name of Bob Petrecca. Robert is my secret identity. ...Shhhhh.

Unique traits: Imagination that runs 24/7.

Gender:
Male

Height:
5' 11"

Weight:
215

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Salt/Pepper

Eyes:
Blue

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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The Armor Budget: $30M+ | Thriller A worn-out foreign correspondent is buried in Christ's tomb after an attempt to provoke Armageddon levels most of Jerusalem. Now, as miracles follow him everywhere, dueling with his own disbelief, he must prevent the deaths of thousands of innocent people by exposing the cabal before they permanently silence him.
Purse Snatchers Budget: $5M - $10M | Romance ⋄ Thriller Two childhood sweethearts from opposite ends of the horse racing world reunite as adults at the very track where they first met and stumble upon the plans to rob the establishment on its closing night. But in order to thwart the plot, they've gotta rob it themselves.
Legend Alive Budget: $10M - $30M | Thriller ⋄ Horror While attempting to foil a corrupt construction magnate's plans, a cynical reporter encounters The Jersey Devil; the centuries old demon who has returned with some heinous plans of its own.

Credits

CROSS WARS (2017)
by Patrick Durham Production art. Also executive producer Bob Petarca (misspelled)
CROSS (2011)
Film by Patrick Durham Prologue and epilogue art