Marcus J. Richardson

Marcus J. Richardson

DirectorBedford, United Kingdom
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Marcus J. Richardson

Marcus J. Richardson

DirectorBedford, United Kingdom
About me
Multi award winning filmmaker Marcus specialises in comedic tales and humorous ways of marketing branded content. Winning awards for short films and web series, Marcus had over 5 million hits on his content in 2016 (Here's Marcus' short film After Eric about, Ariel from Disney's The Little Mermaid. https://vimeo.com/114832359) Chuggers, a web series that looks at the lives of Charity Muggers Darryl and Ian, season two is being shot in the Spring of 2017 for a Summer release. (Watch the whole of series 1 now https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHwPZfpA9Ex1LBN0OD04yoZ8t_FNuG-_Z) Marcus began his training at East 15 and after graduation immediately began making short films and music videos before becoming full time in 2011 to help run production company mini mammoth films.
Projects
  • The Real Football factory
    The Real Football factoryThis film shows an insight into the magnificent African social enterprise, Alive and Kicking. Producing high quality footballs, ethical employment and education about life threatening disease, A&K are helping to create a better Africa. #ballsforAfrica
  • Broken Britain
    Broken BritainWelcome to Britain 2016. No longer a peaceful country. The riots of 2015 have left Britain devastated beyond recognition; Society has collapsed, the military is non existent and Gangs of youths battle to ensure their own groups survival. Reporter Gayle and her cameraman Chris attempt to document life for Rafe and his gang on a former inner city housing estate , however, it is not long before Chris and Gayle realise that they are way out of their depth as they discover that all is not what it seems on the streets of Broken Britain Broken Britain is an Independent horror short produced by MOD Productions follows a news crew as they pursue a gang in Broken Britain.
  • Broken
    BrokenAfter the death of her father Hazel takes the loss in a way nobody expects. Still only 19 Hazel begins a relationship with 40 year old Hugh, a father figure if you will. Although as the film develops we see Hazel's hidden agenda and her naivety is not what it seems. The whole production on this film was less that £260. The film was shot on a Blackmagic Cinema Camera with a Tokina 18-16mm lens and Sigma 35mm lens. The sound was recorded on a Rode NTG2 attached via XLR to a Tascam DR60D.
  • TEKNIKALITY
    TEKNIKALITYThis music video/short film was shot in 4 hours on the winter solstice in Manchester and edited in 3 days.
  • CHUGGERS
    CHUGGERSThis multi award winning British Comedy Web Series is written by the creators of award winning sketch group Late Night Gimp Fight, Chuggers is a no holds barred, hilarious look into the world of Charity collection workers. the series follows Darryl (new, innocent, dumb) and Ian (experienced, delusional,dumb) as they struggle daily, to stay positive, avoid abuse and most importantly hit targets. From signing up homeless people for direct debits to undercutting other Charities with 50% off deals, these guys will stop at nothing to get that £5 a month with sometimes catastrophic, usually morally wrong and always very funny consequences.
  • After Eric - Part of That World
    After Eric - Part of That WorldThis documentary follows the story of the real Ariel from The Little Mermaid as she tries to exist as 'Part of That World'. Unfortunately, Ariel is unhappy with the way she was portrayed by the Disney franchise. When we find her, she is homeless and drinking heavily. What will become of our marine princess?
Work history
    Producer
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Producing various film and video projects of all varieties. From promotional videos for charities and branded content to award winning creative project and also content for TV
    Director
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Directing award winning and viral content. (over 5m views in 2016)
Skills
  • Digital Content
  • Multi-platform Content
  • Music Videos
  • Commercials
  • Directing
  • Documentaries
  • Short Films
  • Comedy
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Producer
  • Producer Director
  • Film Editor
  • Adobe Premier
  • Film TV Commercial
Awards
    SOFIE Best Comedic Short Film
    After Eric - Part of That World won the Best Comedic Short FIlm award at the SOFIE awards in New York
    Best Short Film
    After Eric - Part of That World winner of the Best Short FIlm award at the London Rolling Film Festival
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