The Rise - production design for feature film in leeds

Director: Rowan Athale

Producer: Mark Foligno

Production Company: Moli Films

Awards: British International Film Awards - Douglas Hickox Award (Nominated)

London Film Festival - Best Newcomer (Nominated)

Toronto International Film Festival - Discovery Award (Nominated)

The Rise [WASTELAND] Official trailer [2012]

Chris Richmond - production designer for the UK heist feature film shot in Leeds, Yorkshire

Set build for police interview room

The decision was made to build the Interview room of the police station, as 1/3 of the script takes place within this location as our protagonist recounts his tale.

Set Construction for basment

The basement for the Working Men's club was constructed as a linking set from the location to the submerged set that was the Victorian flood drains

Submerged set build

The Victorian drainage system was built as sections and submerged into a film water tank

underwater set - Victorian drainage system

The Victorian drainage set was part submerged into a water tank for filming and rain fx were added to the rig prior to filming.

The Veteran

Director: Matt Hope

DOP: Philipp Blaubach

"Chris’s brilliance on The Veteran was not only being able to interpret my ideas and those of the characters, but bring his own distinct design sensibility to bare on the film that was both uniquely his own and was absolutely of the world we were trying to create. Always full of ideas and willing to go the extra mile for even the smallest detail. It was a privilege and creatively rewarding experience to have worked with him." Matt Hope (Director)

The Veteran (Trailer)

Corridor set build

A 200 ft long internal corridor was built for the final shoot out sequence of the film. Replaceable panels with squib hits were incorporated into the deign of the walls, and care was taken in the transition areas from location to set build to ensure a smooth transition.

Edie

Director: Simon Hunter

DOP: August Jacobssen

“It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that without Chris we wouldn't have been able to elevate our film into something exceptional. Chris excels at creating atmosphere, colour and setting that enhance the story taking it to a different level. So often Chris elevated the movie with clever use of props or with that extra unexpected piece of dressing that help reach further into the lives of our characters. Chris contestants thinks in terms of the story and character. This is what makes him an outstanding designer in my opinion. It's not about the sets or the props with Chris ... It's only about the story, the characters and how they fit into his designed world. He is constantly digging deeper. What would our characters have on their bookshelves? What would be in their fridge ? This level of detail is what can elevate good work into great work. This is what drives Chris forward every single day on set. I cannot recommend him highly enough. “ Director - Simon Hunter

bothey interior

interior of Edie's house

Edie's bedroom

muted tones of edie's bedroom interior

Dreams of a Life

Director: Carol Morley

Producer: Cairo Cannon

Awards: British Independent Film Awards - Best Documentary (Nominated)

Evening Standard British Film Awards - Best Documentary (Nominated)

Golden Trailer Awards - Best Documentary (Nominated)

London Critic Circles Film Awards - Documentary of the year (Nominated)

London Film Festival - Grierson Award (Nominated)

SXSW Film Festival - Audience Awards (Nominated)

"I’ve worked with Chris (Richmond) as Production Designer on two of Carol Morley’s feature films, EDGE and DREAMS OF A LIFE
Chris is a meticulous creative force. I value how he communicates, calmly and clearly, and most of all how he delivers big time quality to the films." - Producer - Cairo Cannon

Dreams of a Life - Official Trailer

Twenty8k

Production Company: Formosa Films

Directors: David Kew, Neil Thompson

Locations: 3 Mills Studio, London

Twenty8k Trailer

Control

Director: Anton Corbijn

DOP: Martin Ruhe

Awards: worldwide, 30 wins and 32 nominations

"Chris, you're front cover material" - Director - Anton Corbijn

Official Control Trailer [Anton Corbijn]

The Journey

Production Company: Human Films

Director: Mohammed Al Daradji

DOP: Duraid Munajim

Hand painted bathroom set

The Journey ( Iraq )

Written and Directed by Multi-award winning Director Mohammed Al Daradji, 'The Journey' takes place on the single day in 2006 on which Saddam Hussein was hanged. It follows the story of a young female suicide bomber at Baghdad Central Train Station.

The last supper

The Interrogation Room

The Nostalgist

Director: Giacomo Cimini

DOP: Gareth Munden

Awards: Utopiales: The Nantes International Science Fiction Film Festival- Le Prix du Public (Winner)

Giffoni Film Festival: Giffoni Award (Winner)

Palm Springs International ShortFest: Best Live Action Short (2nd Place)

Music and Sound Awards, UK: Best Composition (Nominated)

THE NOSTALGIST - Trailer

Complicit

Director: Niall MacCormick

Production Company: Many Rivers Films

Locations: London, Morocco

Awards: Bafta Awards - Best Single Drama (Winner)

Monte-Carlo TV Festival - Outstanding Actor in a Television Film (Winner)

Monte-Carlo TV Festival - Best Director (Nominated)

Monte-Carlo TV Festival - Outstanding Actor in a Television Film (Nominated)

'COMPLICIT' MOVIE TRAILER 2013

Leave to Remain

Director: Bruce Goodison (Bafta Winner)

DOP: Felix Wiedermann

“Chris’ talent and ability go above and beyond his production design. As a head of department he works with an eye to the entire production which, alongside his wit and wisdom, make him an indispensable part of any team. The combination of experience and tenacity means he appreciates the delicate balance of creative ambition with practical and budgetary considerations. He’s a person who leads by example and as a result can motivate his team to achieve extraordinary results. It was fantastic to work with Chris and hope I have the opportunity again in the future.” Kate Cook (Producer)

LEAVE TO REMAIN Official Trailer 2014

Endgame

Director: Pete Travis

DOP: David Odd

Awards: Golden Globes - Best Actor (Nominated)

Primetime Emmy Awards - Outstanding made for Television Movie (Nominated)

Royal Television Society, Uk - Best Single Drama (Nominated)

another 9 award Nominations

Endgame - Trailer [HD]

8 Minutes Idle

Director: Mark Simon Hewis

DOP: Sarah Bartles-Smith

8 Minutes Idle Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Comedy Movie HD

Edge

Director: Carol Morley

DOP: Mary Farbrother

"I’ve worked with Chris (Richmond) as Production Designer on two of Carol Morley’s feature films, EDGE and DREAMS OF A LIFE
Chris is a meticulous creative force. I value how he communicates, calmly and clearly, and most of all how he delivers big time quality to the films." Cairo Cannon (Producer)