Crew/Cast Database
Donovan Richard
Film Roles: Art Department, Director, Director 1st Assistant, Producer, Production Manager, Storyboarding
Place of Residence: Moncton
Donovan Richard is an experienced independent filmmaker in the NB film community, with a wealth of experience as a producer, director, and artistic director. His career began with attendance at the New Brunswick Filmmaker's Cooperative in 2003, where he developed his skills in producing and directing. He is also a proud alumnus of the Université de Moncton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
Donovan
has held several leadership positions, including Past President, Past
Vice-president, and current member of the Board of Directors for the
New Brunswick Filmmakers' Cooperative since 2005. He is also
currently serving as a board member for WFNB since 2021, and he
previously served as a board Director for ArtsLink NB from 2009 to
2013.
Donovan has also worked on numerous projects, and he has mentored several
filmmakers, providing workshops and training since 2003 in subjects
such as introduction to filmmaking, Production Design, 1st Assistant
Directing, and Production management. He has a great passion for the
industry and is dedicated to fostering growth and development
in emerging talent.
Skills:
Donovan Richard has acquired an extensive skill set in the NB film and video industry, with multiple roles under his belt, including Producer, Director, 1st Assistant Director, Production Manager, and Production Designer. He has actively participated in every introductory, advanced, and specialized film workshop offered at the NB Film Coop since 2003. In 2019, he received training in TV series screenwriting from TV5 Unis, AAPNB, and U de M, completing a Formation en écriture scénaristique avec Guy Boutin.
Donovan is also committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. He provides training for several introductory and specialized workshops in both English and French, including Introduction to Filmmaking, Production Design, Production Management, 1st AD on Set, and Storyboarding.
Languages:
English, French