RICHARD
FRANKLAND
Best known from his days in the Koori act DJAAMBI which featured members of Tiddas. Richard has been doing a variety of works in the performing arts, producing and directing films as well as forming his new band, Richard Frankland and the New Senate. Richard is an accomplished singer/songwriter. Richards' song 'WHO MADE ME WHO I AM' is a great song which features his mentor Paul Hester on drums.
Richard Frankland is one of Australia_s most experienced Indigenous singer/song writer filmakers. Born on the coast in South-West Victoria, Richard has worked as a soldier, fisherman, and Field Officer during the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
His work on the Royal Commission lead to his appearance in the award winning Australian documentary WHO KILLED MALCOLM SMITH.
In 1993 Richard co-wrote and directed his first documentary with John Foss titled SONGLINES. That same year they formed GOLDEN SEAHORSE PRODUCTIONS.
Since then Richard has written, directed and produced a wide range of video, documentary and film projects including the award winning WHO KILLED MALCOLM SMITH, NO WAY TO FORGET, AFTER MABO and HARRY_S WAR.
Richard is also an acclaimed musician whose music features on the soundtracks to many of his films. In 1991 his first band DJAAMBI supported PRINCE on his Australian Tour.
In 2001 Richard formed THE CHARCOAL CLUB with Andy Baylor and recorded their debut CD titled MEETING ONE which has been released through TARAM RECORDS.
Richard has also written for and performed on stage. In 2002 he wrote and directed the award winning play CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEAD. In 2003 his stage show AN EVENING WITH RICHARD FRANKLAND was performed at the Sydney Opera House.
Since 1991 Richard has delivered a wide range of cross-cultural awareness speeches and workshops to business, government and educational instituitions. Through GSP EDUCATION workshops can be designed to suit a wide range of needs.
Richard is currently working on a number of feature film and documentary projects.
Best known from his days in the Koori act DJAAMBI which featured members of Tiddas. Richard has been doing a variety of works in the performing arts, producing and directing films as well as forming his new band, Richard Frankland and the New Senate. Richard is an accomplished singer/songwriter. Richards' song 'WHO MADE ME WHO I AM' is a great song which features his mentor Paul Hester on drums.
Richard Frankland is one of Australia_s most experienced Indigenous singer/song writer filmakers. Born on the coast in South-West Victoria, Richard has worked as a soldier, fisherman, and Field Officer during the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
His work on the Royal Commission lead to his appearance in the award winning Australian documentary WHO KILLED MALCOLM SMITH.
In 1993 Richard co-wrote and directed his first documentary with John Foss titled SONGLINES. That same year they formed GOLDEN SEAHORSE PRODUCTIONS.
Since then Richard has written, directed and produced a wide range of video, documentary and film projects including the award winning WHO KILLED MALCOLM SMITH, NO WAY TO FORGET, AFTER MABO and HARRY_S WAR.
Richard is also an acclaimed musician whose music features on the soundtracks to many of his films. In 1991 his first band DJAAMBI supported PRINCE on his Australian Tour.
In 2001 Richard formed THE CHARCOAL CLUB with Andy Baylor and recorded their debut CD titled MEETING ONE which has been released through TARAM RECORDS.
Richard has also written for and performed on stage. In 2002 he wrote and directed the award winning play CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEAD. In 2003 his stage show AN EVENING WITH RICHARD FRANKLAND was performed at the Sydney Opera House.
Since 1991 Richard has delivered a wide range of cross-cultural awareness speeches and workshops to business, government and educational instituitions. Through GSP EDUCATION workshops can be designed to suit a wide range of needs.
Richard is currently working on a number of feature film and documentary projects.
