Richard Owens Jr
Documentary Director
Richard Owens is an Emmy-award winning storyteller who brings
years of experience specializing in documentary filmmaking and branded content.
His work has taken him all over North America telling stories for the NFL, college football, and professional lacrosse. With a lifelong curiosity for what drives extraordinary people, Richard has made films about topics ranging from miniature wargaming, to competitive spreadsheeting.
He has been trusted by a wide range of clients to tell compelling and unforgettable stories, from NFL Films, Paramount, NBC Sports, and many others.
Filmmaking is never a solo endeavor. Richard has worked with many other talented collaborators to make films that truly make an impact.
An all-access sports documentary about one of the most unexpected battlegrounds in modern competition: Microsoft Excel.
Each year, the best spreadsheet minds from around the globe gather to battle it out in a high-octane, formula-fueled showdown in Las Vegas to determine who will be the Excel World Champion.
Celebrating obsession, talent, and the universal hunger to be the best at something, One in a Billion brings out the quirks, rituals, rivalries, and nerves of competition—but through a lens of warmth and genuine admiration.
Because once you see Excel the way they do, you’ll never look at a spreadsheet the same way again.
A Billion to One
Feature-length documentary in post production
Cult of Nerd
An award-winning 20 minute documentary short
'Cult of Nerd' is an award winning documentary short filmed and edited over the course of 2023 and 2024. This film explores the power of community & passion through the lens of a niche pastime: miniature wargaming. The story centers around a group of wargamers in the Philadelphia area, bonded by a mutual love of the hobby.
'Cult of Nerd' was screened at several festivals across the country, and has garnered nearly 100,000 views online.
ULTRAVIOLET
A 27-minute documentary short about one of NYC's most captivating musical talents
A little over two years ago, I met E.W. at a show about the composer Arnold Schoenberg that I was hired to film. E.W. was the event's sound engineer; but towards the end of the night he was asked to play some of his original music to close us out. And the rest, as they say, is history.
E.W.'s music captivated me and everyone in attendance. Sharing a bit of both his story and his creative process has been such a joy. I find E.W.'s connection to his art and his reasons for creating to be every bit as powerful as the music itself.
Life. Loss. Lacrosse.
A 10-minute documentary short featuring the rise of lacrosse's next rising star
Dyson's story is one of perseverance and determination. Born to a lacrosse family and a National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame Dad, Dyson has been destined for stardom from an early age.
When he was a young teen, he lost his brother Tucker to cancer. Everything he does in life, whether on the floor or off, has been dedicated to honoring the name of his brother and family.
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A 3-minute film for the outdoor brand: Shimoda
Shimoda is a company that specializes in rugged backpacks designed with photographers in mind. I partnered with Shimoda to create a high impact film aimed at showcasing the rush of an outdoor adventure.
Filmed on location in the Delaware River Valley
Christopher Korey
Collective
A 3-minute film for the luxury men's clothing designer Christopher Korey
From concept to execution to delivery, my team and I owned every aspect of this brand film. We pitched CKC on a film that embodied everything the man stands for: style as a way of life, ultimate professionalism, and integrity.
Half of this project was shot on Super 8, which we then paired with our digital footage, to create a unique combination of the old and new. Perfectly encapsulating Christoper Korey's creed.
The Weekend Starts Here
A :30 broadcast commercial spot for the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League wanted to create a commercial spot that captured the feeling of 'the fastest game on two feet'. To showcase both the speed and drama of the game, we combined the capabilities of the 'phantom cam', which captured a lacrosse face-off in extreme slow motion, along with fan engagement and fast paced highlights to deliver a spot that packs a punch.
Landscape Photography...
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