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Richard Taylor

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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. In total, there are 22 recognized credits in film. On Cinestia you can browse Richard Taylor's complete filmography — 22 films — and find where to watch each title.

Career works
22
Movies
22
Series
0
Career average
7.3/10
Birth date
02/08/1965
Place of birth
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Filmography highlights
Movies
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
2022 · 7.8
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015 · 7.2
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015 · 5.5
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008 · 8.0
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
2006 · 5.7
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2006 · 8.8
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2006 · 8.9
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
2004 · 6.5
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003 · 6.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 · 8.5
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script
2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design
2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale
The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale
2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures
2002
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