Richard Turton

Richard was born in Sydney on the 2nd of March 1971. His family moved to Nords Wharf, NSW, when he was 4 years old where his family ran a boat hire business. At 17 he attended Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga where he graduated with a degree in Television and Sound Engineering (B.A.T.S). After stints as a Theatre Lighting Director, Sound Engineer, Stage Manager and even Ski Instructor, Richard began his career in the Television Industry where he has been working for over 30 years. He has worked extensively in Australia and also the U.K, South Africa, Malaysia and Canada. From World Cup Cricket to Olympic Games Richard has been involved either as a Director or Vision Mixer in some of the highest rating events in Television. In 2018, Richard began working at La Trobe University where he is a casual academic in the Media and Communications department. Richard continues to work as a freelance Director and Vision Mixer in Melbourne Australia where he lives with his wife, son and daughter.