Richard Wolstencroft

Richard Wolstencroft

56 · Born: Apr 23, 1969

Personal Details

BornApr 23, 1969 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Richard Wolstencroft, a renowned Australian filmmaker, film festival director, and writer, has made a lasting impact in the industry with his extensive portfolio. His sophomore feature film, Pearls Before Swine, a labor of love that spanned three years, boasts an impressive cast led by the talented Boyd Rice. To date, Richard has directed an impressive 10 feature films, with his latest title, The Debt Collector, premiering on Amazon Prime in November 2024.

Beyond his work behind the camera, Richard is also the visionary founder and director of the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF),a platform that has been showcasing innovative and avant-garde filmmaking for years. The 24th edition of MUFF is slated to take place in December 2024, offering a unique opportunity for audiences to experience the best of underground cinema.

Career

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2015
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2010
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2004
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1999
Pearls Before Swine
Pearls Before Swine as Julius Ruben (as Richard Masters)
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1992
Bloodlust
Bloodlust as Cell Phone (as Rick Masters)
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1986
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2011
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2016
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2015
The Second Coming
The Second Coming as Director, Writer
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2010
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1999
Pearls Before Swine
Pearls Before Swine as Director, Writer
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1992
Bloodlust
Bloodlust as Director, Writer