Background
Francis-Bruce aspired to be a cinematographer like his father, Jack Bruce, who worked for Hollywood players like Cecil B. De Mille and the Famous Lansky Players.
Francis-Bruce aspired to be a cinematographer like his father, Jack Bruce, who worked for Hollywood players like Cecil B. De Mille and the Famous Lansky Players.
Nonetheless, Richard"s aspirations landed him an editing gig at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (American Broadcasting Company) in Sydney, where he spent 15 years honing his craft. Francis-Bruce collaborated with filmmaker George Miller on a plethora of films including Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985),, and Francis-Bruce was nominated for American Council on Exercise Eddie Awards for The Shawshank Redemption, The Rock (directed by Michael Bay - 1996), Air Force One, and for Harry Potter and the Philosopher"s Stone (directed by Chris Columbus - 2001).
In 1996, Francis-Bruce visited Australia and spoke at a seminar at the Australian Film Television and Radio School entitled Frame by Frame.
Francis-Bruce explained the importance of understanding internal rhythm and external rhythm as well as the choices he made in and between every shot throughout the film Seven.
In 1997, he was invited to become a member of the American Cinema Editors (American Council on Exercise).
