Richard Wainwright
Director, Producer and Cinematographer at AFIN
Founding MemberDirector · Perth, Western Australia (set by them)
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Biography
Based in Perth, Western Australia, Richard has more than 20 years’ experience documenting social justice and humanitarian issues for international aid agencies. His background as a photographer and filmmaker enables him to capture the challenges and successes of people with empathy and compassion, a skill that has helped him tell stories all over the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Richard brings this approach to his directorial debut in The Comfort Dogs of Uganda, a deeply personal project and his most fulfilling work to date.
AFIN recognition
From the Judges, on The Comfort Dogs of Uganda (2026)
From the Judges, on The Comfort Dogs of Uganda
Warmth and information arrive together here, and the panel came away moved and better informed about a programme few would have heard of. Praise gathered around the direction: a structure that holds attention the whole way through, an intimacy in the interviews that lets each person's story land on its own terms, and a clear sense that the filmmakers built a safe space for those voices. Drone-captured landscapes, vibrant and sharp camerawork, and a beautiful soundtrack give the piece its originality and its heart.
AFIN credential card
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Credits at AFIN
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