Richard Da Costa

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Director of Floating Harbour Films, Floating Harbour Studios @ Floating Harbour Films
united kingdom
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Richard Da Costa

I’m a filmmaker, storyteller, and collaborator at heart, driven by the excitement of learning, creating, and pushing boundaries. For over 30 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of storytelling.In 2011, I founded Floating Harbour Films on a Dutch Barge in the heart of Bristol, where we craft films that challenge the status quo and inspire action. Our projects span feature documentaries (like Last Breath, BBC/Netflix), commercials, and creative content that create real impact. I’m particularly proud of our work in climate change, decarbonisation, and sustainability - areas where storytelling can make a tangible difference.Before Floating Harbour, I spent 15 years as an actor, director, and writer across TV, radio, and theatre. This experience gave me a deep understanding of storytelling and performance, which has proved invaluable in shaping me into the filmmaker I am today. I’ve worked for major broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, and Sky Movies, and appeared on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, and 5, including The Archers. Fun fact: in 2008, I lived with pigs for a BBC Three documentary.I’m passionate about authentic performances, whatever the format, and one of my most developed skills is getting the best out of people in front of the camera. Whether I’m working with grassroots organisations or large commercial clients, my goal is always the same: to tell stories that matter and leave a lasting impact.Over the years, I’ve discovered my inner geek, developing technical expertise across all aspects of production. I’ve worked in nearly every industry and can quickly absorb and understand new information at a deep level. I’m capable of working at a very senior level and have interviewed people from all walks of life. From convicted criminals to Cabinet Ministers, from David Attenborough to Hollywood superstars—I’m never more at home than when getting to the heart of a story with a camera running.I thrive on collaboration and love working with people who bring fresh ideas and energy to the table. I’m particularly interested in great ideas about stories worth telling. If you have one - get in touch, and let’s create something remarkable.

Richard Da Costa's Current Company Details
Floating Harbour Films

Floating Harbour Films

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Director of Floating Harbour Films, Floating Harbour Studios
united kingdom
Employees:
3
Richard Da Costa Work Experience Details
  • Floating Harbour Films
    Founder / Director
    Floating Harbour Films Jan 2011 - Present
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Based on a 33 metre, 2 storey 1905 Dutch Barge, Floating Harbour is a creative hub which brings together Floating Harbour Films (Film and media production), Floating Harbour Studios (production equipment hire, studio space and post-production facilities) As a director, I have produced and directed hundreds of films for Floating Harbour including Feature documantaries, commercials and live events. We specialise in films that focus on Climate Change, the environment and conservation.
  • Floating Harbour Films
    Writer
    Floating Harbour Films Apr 1997 - Dec 2011
    I started writing for the theatre with productions including; The Adventures of Robin Hood, Treasure Island, Planet Time and Cooking the Books.
  • Business Actor / Roleplayer
    Roleplayer / Business Actor
    Business Actor / Roleplayer Jun 1992 - Jan 2016
    Uk And International
    Freelance roleplay / corporate actor 1994I have worked for a number of roleplay training specialists for many years and in particular for Impromptu Ltd since it was founded in 1994.Working with organisations to develop people using interaction with actors, I have experience stretching back to 1990, playing abused children for the Social Services as well patients for communication skills training for Birmingham Medical School. I have gone on to work at all levels for businesses in the corporate sector, including the largest businesses in the world at the most senior levels.I am able to work with all common behavioural models and profiling tools such as Transactional Analysis, Myers-Briggs Personality Profiling, Thomas Killman Confilct modes. I am an expert in Body Language and am highly familiar with Leadership and team models and theories as well as coaching theory. In particular, I am experienced at bringing these to life and offering meaningful feedback. Additionally, I am very comfortable self-facilitating and have significant experience of stand-alone facilitation.
  • Dramatic Solutions
    Founder / Director
    Dramatic Solutions Jan 2001 - Jan 2011
    Birmingham And Bristol, United Kingdom
    I set up Dramatic Solutions in 2001 with a fellow actor and over a period of 10 years grew the business, working across the UK and Internationally. Dramatic Solutions specialises in live interactive events for corporate sectors, in particular experiential learning, (including Roleplay, Business Simulations and Conference Events) as well as Presentation Skills training. We set up a film production wing, Dramaticsolutions.tv and In 2011, I left the company to concentrate on film production work, re-branding as Floating Harbour Films. The live business of Dramatic Solutions continues to grow and we collaborate on projects when opportunities arise.
  • Actor
    Professional Actor
    Actor Jun 1992 - Dec 2009
    Uk And International
    Whilst acting work is rarely possible with current commitments, I occasionally still do the odd thing to keep my hand in and regularly still take on roles for corporate work.Whilst working more intensively as an actor, I worked in theatre, radio, voice-over, film and television, as well as in the corporate sector.On screen, credits include The Colour of Magic (Sky One), Bedheads (Independent) Dutch Courage (Independent) Philip's Flashing Finger (Sky Movies), Dangerfield series one and four (BBC) as well as work for Channel 4 Schools and numerous commercials. On Radio, I bankrupted Eddie Grundy in The Archers and appeared in numerous Radio 4 plays and series. Theatre includes; Othello (Nottingham Playhouse), Hamlet (Birmingham Rep), Treasure Island (Tobacco Factory) Arabian Nights, Rumplestiltskin, Jungle Book (Midlands Arts Centre) Hansel and Gretel (Bolton Octagon) Aesop's Fables (Savoy Theatre, West End).In 2009, I was lucky enough to be the subject of a programme, My Life As an Animal, for BBC3, where I spent a week living with pigs. It was one of the best weeks of my life.
  • Freelance Theatre Director
    Theatre Director
    Freelance Theatre Director Jan 1997 - Dec 2006
    Credits include; The Adventures of Robin Hood, (Tobacco Factory Theatre) Planet Time, Cooking the Books (MAC / National Tours) and a highly acclaimed 2004 Tobacco Factory production of The Secret Garden. Film Director Dramatic Solutions / Floating Harbour Films

Richard Da Costa Skills

Film Film Production Television Commercials Documentaries Post Production Creative Direction Video Production Writing Media Production Drama Acting Short Films Theatre Social Media Leadership Broadcast Management Camera Film Editing Digital Video Web Video Business Simulation Role Play E Learning Project Management Produc Radio Production Presentation Skills

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Richard Da Costa works for Floating Harbour Films

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Richard Da Costa's current role is Director of Floating Harbour Films, Floating Harbour Studios.

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Richard Da Costa attended University Of Birmingham.

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Richard Da Costa has interest in Education, Environment, Science And Technology, Human Rights, Animal Welfare, Arts And Culture.

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Richard Da Costa has skills like Film, Film Production, Television, Commercials, Documentaries, Post Production, Creative Direction, Video Production, Writing, Media Production, Drama, Acting.

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Richard Da Costa's colleagues are Ali Heyes, Sean Greenway, Jacob Housego, Max Ashby.

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