- Richard Taylor Stables
Michael Leunig's Father
Madman Entertainment
A revealing documentary portrait of Michael Leunig: Australian cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher, poet, and playful provocateur.
"A mesmerising exploration of the life and work of a true Aussie icon", Gillian Armstrong - Acclaimed filmmaker of "My Brilliant Career", "Oscar and Lucinda".
World Premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, 2019
Nominee for the Documentary Foundation Australia Award at the Sydney Film Festival, 2019
Official Selection for the Melbourne International Film Festival, 2019.
Nominated for Best Feature Documentary at the AIDC (Australian International Documentary Conference), 2021
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Simon
Lonely and isolated in Australia, Simon, a middle aged Australian man travels to Cambodia searching for love. Once there, Simon begins a fragile self exploration as he is confronted by his sexual desire against his need for love.
"The most sincere film I have seen in years”, Viktor Hlon - Molodist Kiev International Film festival
Nominated Best Actor in a Feature - Richard Stables for the Queens World Film Festival, New York 2018.
Winner - Founders Choice Award for Outstanding Performance in a Feature - Richard Stables for the Queens World Film Festival, New York 2018
Official Selection for the South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Chile 2018
Official selection for the Molodist 47th International Film Festival
Official selection for the 35th Long Island International Film Festival, New York 2017.
Winner - Best Feature Film at the 5th Indian Cine Film Festival, India 2017
Winner - Best Direction for the 1st Great Message International Film Festival, India 2017.
Official selection for the 2nd Festival Internacional De Cine Independiente De Trujillo, Peru 2017.
Official selection for the 8th EKO International Film Festival, Nigeria 2017.
Official selection for the San Jose International Film Awards, Costa Rica 2017.
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Father
A girl and her father share their last holiday. This short film is based on a painting by Julia Ciccarone.
Won the Crystal Bear for best short film at the 2011 Berlinale: Berlin International Film Festival
Official selection for Flickerfest - Sydney, 2011
Official selection for the Melbourne International Film Festival - MIFF, 2010
Ted
Inspired by true events, HEALING is a story of redemption, the discovery of hope and the healing of the spirit - in the most unlikely place for the most unlikely men.
Official selection for the Seattle International Film Festival, 2014
Screening in cinemas and on Netflix
Dr. Adam Leecher
When the vaccine he develops is denied permission for human trials, Dr. Adam Leecher will do whatever it takes to prove its efficacy.
Official Selection for the Soho International Film Festival, New York 2018
Official Selection for the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience 2018
Official Selection for the Orlando Film Festival, Florida 2017
Official Selection for the First Run Film Festival, New York 2017
Official Selection for the Largo Film Awards (October 2017) – Best Film Nominee
TELEVISION:
'Tangle' (guest star) - Jessica Hobbs - Showtime TV
‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries’ (guest star) – Declan Eames – ABC Television
THEATRE:
'Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me' - Adam (lead)
- David Myles - Forty Five Downstairs, Melbourne
‘Harper Regan’ – Seth Regan (lead) – Terry Schreiber – Gloria Maddox Theatre, New York City, NY
Richard trained at one of the top drama schools in the UK; Arts Ed London, before working as a professional actor in film, television and theatre throughout London, LA, NYC, Sydney and Melbourne. During his third year at drama school he also played a small role in George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars – The Phantom Menace’.
He has trained with acting legends such as Ellen Burstyn, Larry Moss, Howard Fine, William Esper, Susan Batson, Joanna Merlin, Margie Habor, Terry Schreiber, Scott Williams, Catherine Clouzet (Berliner Ensemble) and Cicely Berry (Head of Voice at the Royal Shakespeare Company, London).
Richard co-founded three independent theatre companies in Australia, acted in several Australian National TV Commercials, and starred in various award winning feature films and television series with such acting icons as, Hugo Weaving and Xavier Samuel in the feature ‘Healing’, Ben Mendelsohn in ‘Tangle’ for Showtime TV (HBO/Foxtel), and Craig McLachlan in ‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries’ which screens on ABC TV (Australia), BBC TV (UK) and PBS TV (USA).
Richard also played the lead in the internationally award winning film ‘Lily’, directed by rising star Kasimir Burgess, winning the Crystal Bear Award for Best Film at the Berlin International Film Festival. ‘Lily’ screens regularly on ABC TV.
He played a lead role in an Off-Broadway play directed by Broadway director Terry Schreiber in Simon Stephens' "Harper Regan". The production was nominated for 'Best Revival of a Play' at the New York Innovative Theatre Awards.
Richard played the lead in an Aussie/German co-production feature ‘Wedgetail’ that is hitting the international film festival circuit and has already been selected and won multiple awards for the Queens World Film Festival, New York 2018, Molodist 47th International Film Festival, Long Island International Film Festival New York, The 5th Indian Cine Film Festival India, The Great Message International Film Festival India, 2nd Festival Internacional De Cine Independiente De Trujillo Peru 2017, 8th EKO International Film Festival Nigeria 2017, San Jose International Film Awards Costa Rica 2017 and The South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Chile 2018, including a 'Founders Choice Award for Outstanding Performance in a Feature' for Richard Stables at the Queens World Film Festival, New York 2018.
Richard recently played Michael Leunig's father in the feature "The Leunig Fragments", produced by Madman Entertainment and Film Camp.
When not acting Richard teaches Vedic Meditation.
WEDGETAIL
"Shot in Cambodia and Australia, WEDGETAIL creates an intimate film with a startlingly raw and moving performance from Richard Taylor Stables (Healing)". Read full review
– Unicorn Films.
"Simon, the central character of Wedgetail (played by Richard Taylor Stables) manages to toe the line between sympathetic and repellent remarkably".
- John Roebuck, 'Reel Good'.
LILY
"We really love this film because of the touching performances and the beautiful way in which a young girl looks after her ill father. This and the wonderful camera work created for us an unforgettable cinematic experience".
- Berlin Jury (Berlin International Film Festival, 2011)
HARPER REAGAN
"I recommend Harper Regan because the quality of the acting and direction are similar to what you may have seen or can see on Broadway".
- Danielle Miceli - 'New York Cabaret Today' (NYC)
"Seth Regan, Harper's husband, is sympathetically portrayed by Richard Taylor Stables".
- Beatrice Williams-Rude – 'Theater Pizzazz' (NYC)
SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME
"Richard Stables is compelling as the American hostage, Adam, a man struggling to maintain his humanity as his emotional strength is sapped away from him. Strong acting". Read full review
- Martin Ball - 'The Age'.
"The sympathetic and calm Adam, is portrayed truthfully by Richard Stables, who despite his strong mindset loses the battle to his demons". Read full review
- Nikki Thomas - 'Australian Stage'.
