Richard Taylor

Born: 1965-02-08

Richard Taylor is a New Zealand filmmaker born on February 8, 1965 in England. He is the founder, creative director and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Wētā Workshop.


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as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
Released: 2003-12-17

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient...

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Forgotten Silver

as First Aviator (uncredited)
Released: 1997-10-03

The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in...

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A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

as Self, director of WETA Workshop
Released: 2001-12-09

The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.

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Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

as Self
Released: 2003-01-01

From the very beginning of the design process on the film trilogy, right up to the summer months...

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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

as Self
Released: 2015-11-18

The Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of...

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Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

as Self
Released: 2001-12-23

A documentary about the influences on Tolkien, covering in brief his childhood and how he...

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No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

as Self
Released: 2022-12-02

A retrospective of Peter Jackson's "The Frighteners" featuring new interviews with the cast & crew.

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The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

as Self
Released: 2002-04-01

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the...

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A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

as Self
Released: 2004-12-14

A documentary about the making of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

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Quest for the Ring

as Self
Released: 2001-11-29

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The Making of 'The Frighteners'

as Himself
Released: 1998-11-24

Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.

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Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

as Self
Released: 1989-12-01

This documentary looks at how the strings were pulled on Peter Jackson's low-budget puppet movie...

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