“Film should never be just moderate.
It should be like a punch in the face and
be able to invoke both tears and laughter.”

BIOGRAPHY

Richard was born in Stockholm 1972. Worked with PR at U.I.P. (Universal, Paramount, MGM) between 1990-92, since 1993 he has been working with film & TV-productions. Before directing, Richard worked in several departments in film productions. As a First AD he was top ranked.He’s the author of two Thriller novels and about to finish the third one. Richard is also the founder of the film community called Monkey Blue University, which has produced nine films. As a director Richard works with suspense, drama, comedy and action. Dark thrillers has a special place in Richards heart.

Richard is vastly experienced in all facets the processes of film TV-production, both as a director, writer, producer and 1st AD.As a director, his motto is always to be 150% prepared and have a clear vision/focus on every assignment. The combination of having directed both Drama-series and low budget films, has given him the tools to be creative no matter the conditions.Richards background, experience and dedication makes him, as a director, very confident when it comes to delivering even under extremely high pace.

Specialties: actor instructions, high visual knowledge/creativity, editing, music supervising and one-take scenes.

Greatest influences: David Fincher, David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock, Clint Eastwood, Sean Penn, Susanne Bier, John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Coen brothers, Darren Aronofsky.
Film & TV-series: Jacobs Ladder, JFK, Children of men, Twin Peaks, Festen, Indian Runner, The Escape from New York, Älskar dej för evigt,  E.T, The Elephant man,  En enkel plan,  Haute Tension, Inception.

Favourite authors: 
Stephen King & Per Anders Fogelström.