Dr. Richard Lewis

Professor

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Biography

Richard Lewis has extensive experience in the film and television industry as a writer, producer, director, and editor. He has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as National Geographic Television, Channel 4 in the UK, A&E, PBS, and Endgame Entertainment. His screenplay, 'Bleeding Hearts', received the Pilot Script award at the 2022 Conference of the University Film Video Association. Additionally, his feature script, 'Valley Bones', was commissioned and produced by Zephyr Productions with a budget of $2.2 million, and was released in over 300 screens in September 2017. Currently, his script 'Acceleration' is under option with Endgame Entertainment, while his creative contributions to the PBS episode 'American Experience' earned an Emmy Award. Notably, he received acclaim for editing the documentary 'Aileen Wuornos: Selling Serial Killer', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Lewis also possesses a background as a story analyst in Los Angeles and as a management consultant with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) in Atlanta and London. Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, he brings a diverse wealth of experience to his role at the University of Texas at Austin.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, Texas

Teaching film production and screenwriting courses, guiding students in practical and theoretical aspects of filmmaking.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.