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Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM (born 8 February 1965) is the founder, creative director and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Wētā Workshop . Early life.
May 6, 2024 · Richard Taylor, New Zealand filmmaker who was cofounder of the Academy Award-winning prop-design and special-effects company Weta Workshop. He was best known for his work on the film trilogy The Lord of the Rings (2001–03).
- Kara Rogers
Richard Taylor is known for King Kong (2005), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
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Five-time Oscar-winning special effects master Richard Taylor that most inspire him: 'Blade Runner,' 'The Thing,' and more.
Apr 11, 2024 · Five-time Oscar winner Richard Taylor's background is in practical effects. As far as he's concerned, that is where the future of filmmaking is, too. Taylor co-founded the legendary special effects and prop company, Wētā Workshop, with wife Tania Rodger more than three decades ago.
Apr 15, 2015 · During a long and distinguished career as a documentary director for the BBC, Richard Taylor made around 50 films in 61 countries, several of which won international awards.
Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM (born 8 February 1965) is the founder, creative director and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Wētā Workshop.
