H. P. Mendoza is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his micro-budget work as screenwriter, composer and lyricist on Colma: The Musical (2006) which was placed in the Los Angeles Times Top 20 Best Asian American Films List, as well as his follow-up musical and directorial debut, Fruit Fly (2010).
Mendoza's most recent directorial effort, The Secret Art of Human Flight starring Academy Award nominee Paul Raci made its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and was acquired by XYZ Films who released the film in theatres on July 3, 2024. Mendoza continues to tour his three-screen science-fiction musical film, Attack, Decay, Release.
Along with his feature films, Mendoza is also known for his music in films and albums, notably his second album, Everything is Pop, re-released for its 20th anniversary in 2024.
Honors After writing and directing the 2012 film I Am a Ghost, Mendoza was inducted into the 2012 Essential SF by San Francisco Film Society. In 2017, he was a resident of the San Francisco Filmhouse for his screenplay, Bitter Melon which was released by Gravitas Ventures and ABS-CBN.
On January 9, 2024, H.P. Mendoza was named the recipient of the Marlon Riggs Award by the San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle for "representing courage and innovation in the world of cinema."
Film YearFilmCredited asRole Director Cinematographer Writer Editor Music Actor 2006 Colma: The Musical Rodel 2009 Fruit Fly Mark 2011 Longhorns 2012 Yes, We're Open Brett 2013 I Am a Ghost 2015Great Hymn of Thanksgiving/Conversation Storm 2016SuperpowerlessSam (Liberty Boy)2018Bitter Melon 2021Attack, Decay, Release Orange Astronaut2024The Secret Art of Human Flight Orderly
Discography 2004 - Everything is Pop 2006 - Nomad 2006 - Colma: The Musical (original motion picture soundtrack) 2009 - Fruit Fly (original motion picture soundtrack) 2009 - Elsewhere 2011 - Longhorns (original motion picture soundtrack) 2012 - I Am a Ghost (original motion picture soundtrack) 2012 - Yes, We're Open (original motion picture soundtrack) 2016 - Everything is Broken (Digital Crafts Night) 2021 - Folx 2022 - Attack, Decay, Release 2023 - The Secret Art of Human Flight (original motion picture soundtrack)
References
External links
Official website