Mason Richards
Mason Richards | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University (BS, BA) California Institute of the Arts (MFA) |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
| Notable work | The Seawall (2011) |
Mason Richards is a Guyanese-American filmmaker and professor. He is known for his work in narrative film, community-based media production and arts education.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Richards was born in Guyana, South America, and emigrated to Brooklyn, New York, with his family at the age of seven.[1][4] He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human & Organizational Development and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Vanderbilt University.[3] He earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Directing from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), graduating magna cum laude.[citation needed]
Career in film
[edit]Richards’ thesis film, The Seawall, shot on location in Guyana, was selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival (2011),[5] the Havana International Film Festival (2014).[citation needed] He has worked at CBS News as a broadcast associate and in sales and marketing at Paramount Pictures.[3] As of 2023, he was in pre-production for the feature-length version of The Seawall.[6][7]
He co-founded The A.M. Creative Agency, a production house based in Los Angeles.[2][8]
Academic career
[edit]Richards serves as adjunct faculty at Emerson College Los Angeles where he teaches filmmaking, directing, and screenwriting.[2][9] He has also held seasonal appointments as a Filmmaker-in-Residence at Ithaca College.[9]
Community engagement
[edit]Richards has been involved in community outreach and arts education programs, collaborating with organizations including BAFTA-LA, Actors4Autism, and The Young Storytellers Foundation to provide media production workshops for underrepresented communities.[10]
Filmography
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Guyanese-born filmmaker wants to tell the world about Guyana's rich cultural heritage". stabroeknews. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Bachoo, Ryan (2024-04-30). "Forward Ever Foundation hosts Screenwriting Masterclass". guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- 1 2 3 "BCCAC – Mason Richards". vanderbilt. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ "High school dropout turns film director - fulfils life-long dream - Guyana Chronicle". guyanachronicle.com. 2012-07-15. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ↑ "Film: Beyond The Seawall". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ Dhanraj, Joanna (2016-05-28). "Mason Richards readies to make The Seawall feature length film". Stabroek News. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- 1 2 "Creative Journey". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ↑ Clarke, Tangerine (2023-10-20). "Guyanese-born filmmaker launches The A.M Creative Agency in Los Angeles – Caribbean Life". www.caribbeanlife.com. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- 1 2 Clarke, Tangerine (2023-04-13). "Guyanese filmmaker, Mason Richards' 'The Seawall' streams on Amazon Prime – Caribbean Life". www.caribbeanlife.com. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ↑ "Women Do Men". WUTI goes IdyllWILD. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ↑ "Talent Guide". filmindependent. Retrieved 8 June 2025.