Richard Bazley

Known for

Directing

Born

November 28, 1962

Birthplace

Exeter, Devon, England

Early Career & Animation Bazley's journey in film began with the groundbreaking Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a project that set a new standard for animation and live-action integration. This early experience honed his skills and ignited a passion for storytelling that would drive his career forward. Since then, he has worked on both sides of the Atlantic, setting up Bazley Films in the US and UK to develop innovative projects. One of Bazley's notable achievements is The Journal of Edwin Carp, an animated short narrated by Hugh Laurie. This film was the first animated short created in Flash to be released theatrically, a testament to Bazley's pioneering spirit and willingness to embrace new technologies. Bazley further showcased his storytelling abilities with Lost Treasure Hunt, a half-hour animated pilot created through Argosy Film Group. Developed by an award-winning team behind Shrek and The Iron Giant, it combined adventure with historical themes, earning him two Emmy nominations in 2015 and reinforcing his status as a top-tier filmmaker. Live-Action & Feature Films In 2011, Bazley collaborated with legendary producer Gary Kurtz (Star Wars, The Dark Crystal) to establish GBK Hybrid, a production company blending traditional and innovative filmmaking techniques. Their first short film, Centurion Resurrection, screened at numerous festivals and garnered multiple awards. The Chimeran, a live-action feature in development, is described as somewhere between Planet of the Apes and District 9, blending scientific theory with profound sociological issues. Most recently, Bazley directed the films Censure and Confines. Censure, featuring Tom Conti, and Confines, starring Luke F. Dejahang, have collectively won over 60 awards and screened worldwide, including the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, The Producers Club in New York, and Espace Miramar in Cannes. "It is no coincidence that many other Directors have come from an animation background such as Tim Burton and Brad Bird. I couldn't be more excited to see what he does next in Live Action." — Mario Kassar, Producer (Rambo, Terminator, Basic Instinct)