20 years of creative ambition and a practical mind drive Chris Richmond, production designer, to lead his teams on multi-award-winning international films and television dramas . Check them out here: scroll and click on the images below.
“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
Matt Hope’s latest action movie - All The Devil’s men
Action Movie All the Devil’s Men trailer - production design by chris richmond
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
Movie trailer for Edie starring sheila hancock
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)
Chris Richmond - production designer for the UK heist feature film shot in Leeds, Yorkshire, The Rise UK Movie
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.
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
The Victorian drainage system was built as sections and submerged into a film water tank
The Victorian drainage set was part submerged into a water tank for filming and rain fx were added to the rig prior to filming.
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)
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.
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
Production Company: Formosa Films
Directors: David Kew, Neil Thompson
Locations: 3 Mills Studio, London
Director: Anton Corbijn
DOP: Martin Ruhe
Awards: worldwide, 30 wins and 32 nominations
"Chris, you're front cover material" - Director - Anton Corbijn
traile for the movie CONTROL starring Sam Riley and Samantha Morton. Directed by Anton Cabin, Art directed by Chris Richmond
Production Company: Human Films
Director: Mohammed Al Daradji
DOP: Duraid Munajim
trailer for the movie The Journey. Production design by uk film and tv production designer - chris richmond. Set in 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.
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)
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)
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)
Official Trailer for the UK Movie - Leave to remain, starring Toby Jones
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
Director: Mark Simon Hewis
DOP: Sarah Bartles-Smith
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)
Director: Jez Butterworth
DOP: Oliver Stapleton
Awards: Hollywood Film Awards - Best Actress (Winner)
Director: Brian Percival
DOP: David Katznelson
Awards: Edinburgh International Film festival (Special Mention)
Production Company: Wyvern Images
Director: Robert Koltai
Locations: Budapest, Hungary. London, UK
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