Riley Blakeway, a prolific and talented individual, has spent the past 15 years honing his craft as a writer and director, amassing a impressive array of awards and accolades along the way. His impressive body of work has been showcased at some of the most prestigious film festivals around the world, including the UKMVA's, Vimeo Awards, SXSW, Raindance, Ciclope, Kinsale, Semi Permanent, and The New Orleans Film Festival.
Riley's professional endeavors have garnered substantial notice from a multitude of esteemed publications, encompassing the likes of The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Huffington Post, Pitchfork, Clash, ID, NPR, Rolling Stone, and The Los Angeles Times, among others, thereby cementing his reputation as a prominent figure in his field.
Over the past few years, Riley's creative endeavors have borne fruit in the form of highly successful collaborations with Genesis Owusu, a talented Ghanaian-Australian performer. Notably, their joint efforts on Tripple J's Australian Music Video of the Year have yielded impressive outcomes.
In this particular instance, Riley's contribution to the project earned him his ninth Vimeo Staff Pick, a prestigious honor that is a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to his craft. Additionally, he received a notable award for his work, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and accomplished individual in his field.
Riley's innovative and groundbreaking Australian short film, 'INVINCIBL3', made its world premiere on the esteemed online platform, Nowness, in the year 2021. Since then, this remarkable piece of cinematic art has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, being showcased by the prestigious Director's Library and featured at the esteemed One Point Four Awards. Moreover, it has also received a nod at the esteemed Webby Awards, a testament to its excellence in the realm of digital storytelling.
