Richard Burns – Filmmaker, Producer, Storyteller
Richard Burns is a filmmaker whose career bridges the worlds of computer graphics, film production, and transformative storytelling. He began his creative journey in computer graphics, working on cutting-edge visual technologies before founding the London-based production company Natural Nylon with Jude Law and Ewan McGregor.
In the 1980s, Richard transitioned into documentary filmmaking. His first feature, A Roof Over My Head, was selected for the Atlanta and Palm Beach International Film Festivals, marking his arrival as a director with a keen eye for socially resonant stories.
Richard went on to produce XX/XY, starring Mark Ruffalo, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, screened at the Hamptons International Film Festival, and was distributed by IFC Films. His technical expertise in visual effects led to a collaboration with Spike Lee, where Richard designed a 360-degree blue screen stage and produced the effects for The Huey P. Newton Story, Lee’s award-winning film.
In 2005, Richard created Culture Catch, one of the earliest web-based series platforms, where he directed, produced, and distributed hundreds of interviews and cultural programs, pioneering the shift toward digital storytelling long before streaming became the norm.
Today, Richard continues to push creative boundaries with films that explore resilience, redemption, and the human spirit. His documentary Unbroken Spirits tells the extraordinary story of Olaf Soot Jr. and his family’s journey through survival, disability, and perseverance.
His feature drama Soul Redemption represents a groundbreaking innovation in narrative cinema, embedding transformational energy into the film itself so that viewers experience healing while they watch — a first in filmmaking. Richard also founded the streaming platform In The Flow, a curated library of films, podcasts, and series infused with healing frequencies, built on the vision: watch and heal. His work spans genres but is united by a single purpose — to move hearts, inspire souls, and remind us of the power of storytelling to transform lives.
