An innovative
storyteller with a passion for films
that make a
difference
Previous Collaborators
Tom Richards is a self-shooting wildlife and conservation documentary producer, with a history of producing premium blue chip and expedition–based natural history series such as Earth at Night in Color, Earthsounds and The Wild Ones.
He is also a co-organiser of the grassroots community Filmmakers for Future: Wildlife, where his work spans a range of intersectional issues relating to how wildlife filmmaking can do better for the natural world, including hosting talks on decolonising the wildlife filmmaking industry, to encouraging more impact across natural history productions through the use of proper impact campaigns, to making our industry more sustainable.
More recently he has started an independent conservation film project in Nigeria, producing a film with his vision of impact-based, truly collaborative and equitable filmmaking.
Tom is open to collaborating on future projects which align with his values too. If the below principles align with your filmmaking project, don't hesitate to get in touch.
About
Approach
Ethical, collaborative storytelling thats purposed-led and benefits the community where the story comes from as much as the storytellers.
Ambitious, innovative production, taking creative risks using the latest technology and a broad range of narrative techniques from a wide range of genres, cultures and storytelling styles.
Radical, provocative thinking that pushes the boundaries of the way we tell stories about the natural world, and those working tirelessly to protect it.
Real, measurable impact for the good of people and planet, using a scientific approach to create real and lasting narrative change.