About Detention Films 

Detention Films is a Los Angeles based production company that thrives in visual storytelling.  From feature films to 30-second commercials, we know what it takes to create sophisticated, high quality entertainment that engages our audiences throughout the world.  

With over a decade of experience, Detention Films is able to walk the fine line between art and commerce by telling heart felt stories with powerful imagery, strong performances, and unbeatable production value.

 
 
 
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Ricky Fosheim:

Founder & Producer

Producer Ricky Fosheim is the founder of Detention Films, where he has produced six feature films. His latest work is a mental health drama titled Pure O, which premiered in competition at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.

Ricky’s previous work includes the medieval horror film The Head Hunter which premiered at Sitges Film Festival and was the #1 Horror Movie on iTunes for the month of April 2019. It sold to Vertical Entertainment.

Ricky was fortunate enough to spend five years traveling the world as a freelance director and cinematographer for The Salvation Army, where he had the opportunity to tell short documentaries about homelessness, addiction recovery, domestic abuse, poverty, and disaster relief.

Ricky graduated from Loyola Marymount University with degrees in both Film Production and Business Entrepreneurship. He is also a member of the Producers Guild of America.