Leigh Richards | 2020

Leigh studied English, History, and eventually Film, graduating with a Masters in Directing Drama from AFTRS. He is also an Alumni of the Berlinale Talent Campus.

His short films have screened in festivals around the world and have been nominated (and sometimes won) for various awards.

Since 2009, Leigh has directed TVC’s and branded content for a number of Production Companies. His documentary, As You Dreamt It, screened on ABC1. He also directed the SBS comedy Runaway pilot Fully Furnished. While focused on performance direction, he has a passion for cinematic, visual storytelling that drives him to create compelling work for screens of all sizes.

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LEIGH RICHARDS

Leigh studied English, History, and eventually Film, graduating with a Masters in Directing Drama from AFTRS. He is also an Alumni of the BERLINALE TALENT CAMPUS. 

As a director, Leigh is passionate about the power of visual storytelling to guide hearts and move minds. Since 2009, Leigh has directed TVC's and branded content for brands including Weet-Bix, Samsung, Uncle Tobys, Aldi, e-Harmony, Solo, Tuffy Paper Towels, Commonwealth Bank, AMF Bowling and Volkswagen.

He's also directed campaigns for The Greens, The Smith Family, Vinnies, and the Red Cross.  His documentary, As You Dreamt It, screened on ABC1. He also directed the SBS comedy Runaway pilot Fully Furnished. While focused on performance direction, he has a passion for cinematic, visual storytelling that drives him to create compelling work for screens of all sizes.