Richard Rowntree

Richard Rowntree

44 · Born: Feb 4, 1981

Personal Details

BornFeb 4, 1981 Taplow, Slough, Berkshire, England, UK

Biography

A graduate of the University of Kent at Canterbury, he embarked on a professional journey as an assistant to a renowned Post Production Consultant, collaborating on notable films such as "28 Days Later", "The Descent", and "Sunshine".

In 2006, he transitioned into the realm of production, working on low-to-medium budget features and traversing the globe, with residences in London, Rotterdam, Cannes, Toronto, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. During this period, he completed work on a multitude of festival award-winning features, including several projects as an associate producer.

Fast-forwarding to 2010, he entered the world of the art department, subsequently completing work on a vast array of TV, Commercial, and Film projects as an HOD/Key Greensman, partnering with Academy Award-winning Production Designers from around the world.

Since 2014, he has ventured into the realm of filmmaking, penning, producing, and directing a staggering 11 award-winning short films and 3 features, which have premiered at festivals globally and been distributed in North America and Europe. In 2016, he co-founded Ash Mountain Films alongside his trusted collaborators, a filmmaking collective with a strong emphasis on incorporating social commentary into their work.

With a penchant for the horror-thriller and sci-fi genres, Ash Mountain Films has several features and shorts in development, poised to captivate audiences worldwide.

Career

2019
Nefarious
Nefarious as Taxi Driver
2017
Dogged
Dogged as Taxi Driver
2022
Mask of the Devil
Mask of the Devil as Director, Writer
2019
Nefarious
Nefarious as Director, Writer
2017
Dogged
Dogged as Director, Story, Screenplay