Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a New Zealand filmmaker born on February 8, 1965 in England. He is the founder, creative director and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Wētā Workshop.
Cast

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Self

The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Himself

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Self

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Self

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
Self

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Self

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Self

Forgotten Silver
First Aviator (uncredited)

Quest for the Ring
Self

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Self, director of WETA Workshop

Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Unknown

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self
Crew

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Design, Costume Designer, Armorer, Weapons Master, Creature Technical Director, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design

Daybreakers
Makeup Effects

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design
Saving Grace
Special Effects

The Ugly
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Avatar
Conceptual Design

District 9
Effects Supervisor

King Kong
Creature Technical Director, Makeup Supervisor

Perfect Strangers
Makeup Effects Designer

Bitch Slap
Other

Dune
Special Effects

TAISU PROJECT
Director

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Art Direction