Richard
has a film career spanning some 30 years. His
recent history includes:
Appointed
first Executive Director of the State of Queensland Film Commission now
known as The Pacific Film and Television Commission. During this period
he developed the pre-eminent wards for filmmaking in the State, the Qld
New Filmmakers Awards, the Brisbane International Film Festival, the
Revolving Film Financing Fund, and a host of production incentives and
programs of assistance to filmmakers.
Richard
developed the Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC) an
initiative of the Government to create a major production centre in
Australia situated in Queensland. This agency is now the principal
instrument of film support in the State.
Richard
was the first Chair of the Brisbane International Film Festival and was
a key figure in the development of what is now a key cultural and
entertainment event in the State, having recently celebrated its
Sixteenth year.
Richard
was the first Director from the Asia Pacific region of the Association
of Film Commissions International (AFCI) the controlling body of Film
Commissions.
He
left Australia in the mid nineties to become Chief Executive of the New
Zealand Film Commission This agency is dedicated to the development,
production and distribution of quality New Zealand Films. During this
period two of the countries most successful independent films, Once Were Warriors by Lee
Tamahori and Heavenly Creatures
by Peter Jackson were produced and distributed.
Whilst
at the New Zealand Film Commission he Executive Produced a number of
films including a 6 picture slate with Portman Entertainment of the UK.
These films have enjoyed considerable box office success – Scrafies,
Savage Honeymoon, Stickmen,
Via Satellite and Snakeskin.
Upon
returning to Australia he established the film and television production
company Stewart and Wall Entertainment with fellow producer Penny Wall.
Richard was Chair of the Limelight Group until his resignation in April
2009. He is now Chief Executive of the newly formed company MFP Media
Management.
Recent
producer and executive credits include:
