RTS Bursary Alumni Update: Richard Walker’s journey to his first Director credit on ITV's Unfiltered Women
Richard joined the Scheme in its inaugural year. One of its core perks is a personal industry mentor, carefully selected to match each Scholar’s aspirations. As a budding documentary filmmaker, Richard was paired up with Peter Dale, ex-Head of Documentaries at Channel 4 and founder of production company Rare Day. With Dale’s guidance, Richard prepared to pitch his documentary concept Gay for Views for his final year project. Only a few projects were chosen by lecturers, but Richard won the pitch, helming a group of fellow students and getting his first taste of directing.