Peter Richardson (filmmaker)
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Peter Richardson is an American
documentary
film director
. A native of Philomath, Oregon
, Richardson is a 1998 graduate of Philomath High School
and attended Notre Dame University on a scholarship. After graduating from Notre Dame University with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Film Production & Theory, Richardson moved to Los Angeles
where he worked for a short time at a publicity company before moving back to Oregon
to start work on his first film. Richardson has directed two award-winning feature documentaries
. His first film, Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon
debuted at the 2006
Sundance Film Festival
. The film was later aired on the Sundance Channel. Richardson's second film, How to Die in Oregon
, premiered on January 23 at the 2011
Sundance Film Festival
. In addition to directing the film, Richardson also acted as cinematographer, editor, and producer on How to Die in Oregon
. The critically acclaimed film went on to win the Grand Jury Prize in the US Documentary competition. The film premiered on HBO on May 26, 2011
. Richardson was the cinematographer on Irene Taylor Brodsky's
documentary short film, Saving Pelican 895, which will air on HBO on April 20, 2011
.
United States
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documentary
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. A native of Philomath, Oregon
Philomath, Oregon
Philomath is a city in Benton County, Oregon, United States. It was named for Philomath College. The population was 3,838 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
, Richardson is a 1998 graduate of Philomath High School
Philomath High School
Philomath High School is a public high school in Philomath, Oregon, United States. Philomath High School was built when the old high school burned down in the mid 1950s. There are 32 Full/Part time Teachers at the High School.-Academics:...
and attended Notre Dame University on a scholarship. After graduating from Notre Dame University with a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Film Production & Theory, Richardson moved to Los Angeles
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where he worked for a short time at a publicity company before moving back to Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
to start work on his first film. Richardson has directed two award-winning feature documentaries
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
. His first film, Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon
Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon
Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon is a 2006 documentary film produced and directed by Peter Richardson. It was filmed in the city of Philomath, Oregon. The film made its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2006.-Synopsis:...
debuted at the 2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
. The film was later aired on the Sundance Channel. Richardson's second film, How to Die in Oregon
How to Die in Oregon
How to Die in Oregon is a 2011 documentary film produced and directed by Peter Richardson. The film is set in the state of Oregon and covers the state's Death with Dignity Act that allows terminally ill patients to end their own life with medication prescribed by their physician .- Synopsis...
, premiered on January 23 at the 2011
2011 in film
The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :...
Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
. In addition to directing the film, Richardson also acted as cinematographer, editor, and producer on How to Die in Oregon
How to Die in Oregon
How to Die in Oregon is a 2011 documentary film produced and directed by Peter Richardson. The film is set in the state of Oregon and covers the state's Death with Dignity Act that allows terminally ill patients to end their own life with medication prescribed by their physician .- Synopsis...
. The critically acclaimed film went on to win the Grand Jury Prize in the US Documentary competition. The film premiered on HBO on May 26, 2011
2011 in film
The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :...
. Richardson was the cinematographer on Irene Taylor Brodsky's
Irene Taylor Brodsky
Irene Taylor Brodsky is an American documentary film maker. In her several projects, hers was the job of director, producer, writer, cinematographer and editor.-Background:...
documentary short film, Saving Pelican 895, which will air on HBO on April 20, 2011
2011 in film
The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :...
.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon is a 2006 documentary film produced and directed by Peter Richardson. It was filmed in the city of Philomath, Oregon. The film made its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2006.-Synopsis:... |
Director, producer, & editor |
| 2011 | How to Die in Oregon How to Die in Oregon How to Die in Oregon is a 2011 documentary film produced and directed by Peter Richardson. The film is set in the state of Oregon and covers the state's Death with Dignity Act that allows terminally ill patients to end their own life with medication prescribed by their physician .- Synopsis... |
Director, cinematographer, editor, & producer |
| 2011 | Saving Pelican 895 | Cinematographer |