Richard Payne: Director of Dark and Immersive Narratives

Richard Payne: Director of Dark and Immersive Narratives

Richard Payne: Director of Dark and Immersive Narratives

Explore Richard Payne’s Latest Projects and Creative Vision

Explore Richard Payne’s Latest Projects and Creative Vision

Explore Richard Payne’s Latest Projects and Creative Vision

  • The Paramount Entertainment logo, a timeless symbol of excellence in film and television, representing a legacy of cinematic storytelling.
  • The FX logo, symbolizing the entertainment company known for producing acclaimed series like American Horror Stories and other groundbreaking content.
  • The Walking Dead logo, representing the iconic post-apocalyptic series known for its gripping storytelling and intense character drama.
  • The Marvel logo, an emblem of the legendary entertainment brand behind iconic superheroes and blockbuster cinematic universes.
  • The American Horror Stories logo, representing the chilling anthology series blending horror, suspense, and psychological thrills.
  • skybound-entertainment-logo
  • The Skydance logo, representing a leading entertainment studio known for its work in film, television, and interactive media.
  • The Vimeo Staff Pick logo, symbolizing recognition for exceptional creativity and innovation in video content.
  • The EA Games logo, a symbol of innovation and excellence in gaming, representing franchises like FIFA, The Sims, and Need for Speed.
  • The Riot Games logo, featuring the bold fist icon, symbolizing the creative force behind League of Legends and VALORANT.
  • The 2K Games logo, representing a leader in gaming and entertainment, known for iconic titles like NBA 2K and Bioshock, blending bold design with global recognition.
  • The Supercell logo, a minimalist design reflecting the innovative mobile gaming company behind hits like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
  • The AEAF Awards logo, recognizing excellence in animation, visual effects, and digital media across film, television, and gaming.
  • The Clio Awards logo, celebrating outstanding achievements in advertising, design, and creative marketing worldwide.
  • The Promax Silver Award logo, symbolizing excellence in entertainment marketing and creative achievement.
  • The Vega Awards logo, honoring exceptional creative excellence in digital media, visual design, and storytelling.
  • The Paramount Entertainment logo, a timeless symbol of excellence in film and television, representing a legacy of cinematic storytelling.
  • The FX logo, symbolizing the entertainment company known for producing acclaimed series like American Horror Stories and other groundbreaking content.
  • The Walking Dead logo, representing the iconic post-apocalyptic series known for its gripping storytelling and intense character drama.
  • The Marvel logo, an emblem of the legendary entertainment brand behind iconic superheroes and blockbuster cinematic universes.
  • The American Horror Stories logo, representing the chilling anthology series blending horror, suspense, and psychological thrills.
  • skybound-entertainment-logo
  • The Skydance logo, representing a leading entertainment studio known for its work in film, television, and interactive media.
  • The Vimeo Staff Pick logo, symbolizing recognition for exceptional creativity and innovation in video content.
  • The EA Games logo, a symbol of innovation and excellence in gaming, representing franchises like FIFA, The Sims, and Need for Speed.
  • The Riot Games logo, featuring the bold fist icon, symbolizing the creative force behind League of Legends and VALORANT.
  • The 2K Games logo, representing a leader in gaming and entertainment, known for iconic titles like NBA 2K and Bioshock, blending bold design with global recognition.
  • The Supercell logo, a minimalist design reflecting the innovative mobile gaming company behind hits like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
  • The AEAF Awards logo, recognizing excellence in animation, visual effects, and digital media across film, television, and gaming.
  • The Clio Awards logo, celebrating outstanding achievements in advertising, design, and creative marketing worldwide.
  • The Promax Silver Award logo, symbolizing excellence in entertainment marketing and creative achievement.
  • The Vega Awards logo, honoring exceptional creative excellence in digital media, visual design, and storytelling.
  • The Paramount Entertainment logo, a timeless symbol of excellence in film and television, representing a legacy of cinematic storytelling.
  • The FX logo, symbolizing the entertainment company known for producing acclaimed series like American Horror Stories and other groundbreaking content.
  • The Walking Dead logo, representing the iconic post-apocalyptic series known for its gripping storytelling and intense character drama.
  • The Marvel logo, an emblem of the legendary entertainment brand behind iconic superheroes and blockbuster cinematic universes.
  • The American Horror Stories logo, representing the chilling anthology series blending horror, suspense, and psychological thrills.
  • skybound-entertainment-logo
  • The Vimeo Staff Pick logo, symbolizing recognition for exceptional creativity and innovation in video content.
  • The EA Games logo, a symbol of innovation and excellence in gaming, representing franchises like FIFA, The Sims, and Need for Speed.
  • The Riot Games logo, featuring the bold fist icon, symbolizing the creative force behind League of Legends and VALORANT.
  • The 2K Games logo, representing a leader in gaming and entertainment, known for iconic titles like NBA 2K and Bioshock, blending bold design with global recognition.
  • The Supercell logo, a minimalist design reflecting the innovative mobile gaming company behind hits like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
  • The AEAF Awards logo, recognizing excellence in animation, visual effects, and digital media across film, television, and gaming.
  • The Clio Awards logo, celebrating outstanding achievements in advertising, design, and creative marketing worldwide.
  • The Promax Silver Award logo, symbolizing excellence in entertainment marketing and creative achievement.
  • The Vega Awards logo, honoring exceptional creative excellence in digital media, visual design, and storytelling.
  • The Vega Awards logo, honoring exceptional creative excellence in digital media, visual design, and storytelling.
  • The Nike logo, featuring the iconic Swoosh, symbolizing athletic excellence, innovation, and global brand recognition.
  • The EA Games logo, a symbol of innovation and excellence in gaming, representing franchises like FIFA, The Sims, and Need for Speed.
  • The Vimeo Staff Pick logo, symbolizing recognition for exceptional creativity and innovation in video content.
  • The Paramount Entertainment logo, a timeless symbol of excellence in film and television, representing a legacy of cinematic storytelling.
  • The FX logo, symbolizing the entertainment company known for producing acclaimed series like American Horror Stories and other groundbreaking content.
  • The Walking Dead logo, representing the iconic post-apocalyptic series known for its gripping storytelling and intense character drama.
  • The Marvel logo, an emblem of the legendary entertainment brand behind iconic superheroes and blockbuster cinematic universes.
  • The American Horror Stories logo, representing the chilling anthology series blending horror, suspense, and psychological thrills.
  • The Riot Games logo, featuring the bold fist icon, symbolizing the creative force behind League of Legends and VALORANT.
  • The 2K Games logo, representing a leader in gaming and entertainment, known for iconic titles like NBA 2K and Bioshock, blending bold design with global recognition.
  • The Supercell logo, a minimalist design reflecting the innovative mobile gaming company behind hits like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
  • The AEAF Awards logo, recognizing excellence in animation, visual effects, and digital media across film, television, and gaming.
  • The Clio Awards logo, celebrating outstanding achievements in advertising, design, and creative marketing worldwide.
  • The Promax Silver Award logo, symbolizing excellence in entertainment marketing and creative achievement.
  • The Vega Awards logo, honoring exceptional creative excellence in digital media, visual design, and storytelling.
  • The Nike logo, featuring the iconic Swoosh, symbolizing athletic excellence, innovation, and global brand recognition.
  • The EA Games logo, a symbol of innovation and excellence in gaming, representing franchises like FIFA, The Sims, and Need for Speed.
  • The Vimeo Staff Pick logo, symbolizing recognition for exceptional creativity and innovation in video content.
  • The Paramount Entertainment logo, a timeless symbol of excellence in film and television, representing a legacy of cinematic storytelling.
  • The FX logo, symbolizing the entertainment company known for producing acclaimed series like American Horror Stories and other groundbreaking content.
  • The Walking Dead logo, representing the iconic post-apocalyptic series known for its gripping storytelling and intense character drama.
  • The Marvel logo, an emblem of the legendary entertainment brand behind iconic superheroes and blockbuster cinematic universes.
  • The American Horror Stories logo, representing the chilling anthology series blending horror, suspense, and psychological thrills.
  • The Riot Games logo, featuring the bold fist icon, symbolizing the creative force behind League of Legends and VALORANT.
  • The 2K Games logo, representing a leader in gaming and entertainment, known for iconic titles like NBA 2K and Bioshock, blending bold design with global recognition.
  • The Supercell logo, a minimalist design reflecting the innovative mobile gaming company behind hits like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.
  • The AEAF Awards logo, recognizing excellence in animation, visual effects, and digital media across film, television, and gaming.
  • The Clio Awards logo, celebrating outstanding achievements in advertising, design, and creative marketing worldwide.
  • The Promax Silver Award logo, symbolizing excellence in entertainment marketing and creative achievement.

Welcome

I'm Richard Payne, a director who crafts cinematic stories with a bold, atmospheric edge. I lead talented teams in bringing imagined worlds to life through animation, live action, and motion design.

Dark visuals, pulsing soundscapes, and high-energy storytelling drive each project—demanding attention and refusing to let go.

Get in touch

info@richard-payne.com

Latest Projects

A character from Apex Legends crouches behind rocks, blending tactical gameplay with cinematic visuals in this dynamic scene.

  • APEX LEGENDS / EA GAMES / SUN CREATURE / RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT /

A character from Apex Legends crouches behind rocks, blending tactical gameplay with cinematic visuals in this dynamic scene.

  • APEX LEGENDS / EA GAMES / SUN CREATURE / RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT /

A character from Apex Legends crouches behind rocks, blending tactical gameplay with cinematic visuals in this dynamic scene.

  • APEX LEGENDS / EA GAMES / SUN CREATURE / RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT /

A character from Apex Legends crouches behind rocks, blending tactical gameplay with cinematic visuals in this dynamic scene.

APEX LEGENDS

Titans fall, Legends rise.

A$AP Rocky leans against his custom 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E, exuding urban style and confidence in Need for Speed Unbound.

  • NFS: UNBOUND / EA GAMES / criterion /

A$AP Rocky leans against his custom 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E, exuding urban style and confidence in Need for Speed Unbound.

  • NFS: UNBOUND / EA GAMES / criterion /

A$AP Rocky leans against his custom 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E, exuding urban style and confidence in Need for Speed Unbound.

  • NFS: UNBOUND / EA GAMES / criterion /

A$AP Rocky leans against his custom 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E, exuding urban style and confidence in Need for Speed Unbound.

NFS: UNBOUND

Burning Rubber, Breaking Limits.

Kai from Delta Force: Hawk Ops prepares for battle, showcasing a tense and cinematic moment of military precision.

  • DELTA FORCE / TENCENT / PUPPETWORKS / TEAM JADE / TIMI STUDIO /

Kai from Delta Force: Hawk Ops prepares for battle, showcasing a tense and cinematic moment of military precision.

  • DELTA FORCE / TENCENT / PUPPETWORKS / TEAM JADE / TIMI STUDIO /

Kai from Delta Force: Hawk Ops prepares for battle, showcasing a tense and cinematic moment of military precision.

  • DELTA FORCE / TENCENT / PUPPETWORKS / TEAM JADE / TIMI STUDIO /

Kai from Delta Force: Hawk Ops prepares for battle, showcasing a tense and cinematic moment of military precision.

DELTA FORCE

Strike Hard. Strike Fast. Survive.

Iron Man and Wolverine launch a powerful attack in this dynamic scene, blending Marvel’s iconic heroes with thrilling action.

  • The midnight suns / 2K Games / Marvel /

Iron Man and Wolverine launch a powerful attack in this dynamic scene, blending Marvel’s iconic heroes with thrilling action.

  • The midnight suns / 2K Games / Marvel /

Iron Man and Wolverine launch a powerful attack in this dynamic scene, blending Marvel’s iconic heroes with thrilling action.

  • The midnight suns / 2K Games / Marvel /

Iron Man and Wolverine launch a powerful attack in this dynamic scene, blending Marvel’s iconic heroes with thrilling action.

THE MIDNIGHT SUNS

Heroes Unite, Darkness Falls.

A digital artwork by Richard Payne depicting a demon screaming at the sky, blending medieval oil painting styles with harrowing intensity.

  • Dark horizons / concept art / IP development /

A digital artwork by Richard Payne depicting a demon screaming at the sky, blending medieval oil painting styles with harrowing intensity.

  • Dark horizons / concept art / IP development /

A digital artwork by Richard Payne depicting a demon screaming at the sky, blending medieval oil painting styles with harrowing intensity.

  • Dark horizons / concept art / IP development /

A digital artwork by Richard Payne depicting a demon screaming at the sky, blending medieval oil painting styles with harrowing intensity.

DARK HORIZONS

Where Darkness Finds Form.

A dark, ominous corridor from American Horror Stories, capturing the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the series.

  • American horror stories / FX / Elastic Studio / Feed Me Light /

A dark, ominous corridor from American Horror Stories, capturing the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the series.

  • American horror stories / FX / Elastic Studio / Feed Me Light /

A dark, ominous corridor from American Horror Stories, capturing the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the series.

  • American horror stories / FX / Elastic Studio / Feed Me Light /

AMERICAN HORROR STORIES

Medicine Meets Malevolence.

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Behance

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Get in touch

info@richard-payne.com

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.

Connect

Linkedin

Instagram

Behance

IMDb

Get in touch

info@richard-payne.com

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.

Get in touch

info@richard-payne.com

Connect

Linkedin

Instagram

Behance

IMDb

Copyright © Richard Payne

The Richard Payne logo featuring an animated red signature overlay, showcasing a dynamic and professional design.