Richard Woolley (filmmaker)

Richard Woolley is a British independent filmmaker primarily known for his experimental and often low-budget feature films and documentaries. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal College of Art, both in London, before embarking on his filmmaking career.

Woolley's work often explores themes of British identity, history, and social issues through unconventional narrative structures and visual techniques. He is known for incorporating elements of avant-garde cinema, documentary, and performance art into his films.

Some of his notable films include Brothers and Sisters (1980), a semi-autobiographical work exploring family relationships; Illuminations (1976), a short film; Girl Skin (2002); and The Stone Tape (1972), his work as an editor. While not always commercially successful, his films have gained critical recognition within independent film circles and have been screened at international film festivals. He has also taught filmmaking.

Woolley's approach to filmmaking emphasizes artistic expression and challenging conventional cinematic norms, contributing to the landscape of independent British cinema.