Ric Birch
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Ric Birch, born in Australia
. Former Rock TV producer and director.
He started his career studying Law
, but his lifetime profession took him down a different path. His career includes:
He partnered with Filmaster Group to produce the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games. It was also his first time producing ceremonies for a Winter Olympic Games. He worked with Filmaster again for the Paralympics in Torino 2006.
He is regarded internationally as an expert on Olympic Games Ceremonies . He was appointed by BOCOG as an International Artistic Advisor for Creative Director Zhang Yimou
in the production of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
In 2010 he will participate in the planning of celebrations to commemorate
the 'Grito de Dolores'
and the beginning of the Mexican war for independence from Spain. Mexican government is planning a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Hidalgo's call for independence. The ceremony will take place on 15 September 2010.
Ric Birch is the director and Founder of Spectak Productions, an events production company specializing in global ceremonies production, television, film & theatre and themed entertainment. Spectak has offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and Milan. Ric currently lives in Shanghai, China .
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Former Rock TV producer and director.
He started his career studying Law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
, but his lifetime profession took him down a different path. His career includes:
- Executive Director behind the Opening and Closing ceremonies for the BrisbaneBrisbaneBrisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
1982 Commonwealth Games1982 Commonwealth GamesThe 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 30 September–9 October 1982. The Opening Ceremony was held at the QEII Stadium , in the Brisbane suburb of Nathan. The QEII Stadium was also the venue which was used for the athletics and archery competitions during the...
.
- Director of Entertainment at World Expo 88 in Brisbane, QueenslandQueenslandQueensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia, during the Australian BicentenaryAustralian BicentenaryThe bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1970 on the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook landing and claiming the land, and again in 1988 to celebrate 200 years of permanent European settlement.-1970:...
year.
- Director of Production for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games
- Executive Producer for the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games
- Executive Producer and Director of Ceremonies for the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
He partnered with Filmaster Group to produce the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games. It was also his first time producing ceremonies for a Winter Olympic Games. He worked with Filmaster again for the Paralympics in Torino 2006.
He is regarded internationally as an expert on Olympic Games Ceremonies . He was appointed by BOCOG as an International Artistic Advisor for Creative Director Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum....
in the production of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
In 2010 he will participate in the planning of celebrations to commemorate
Celebration of Mexican political anniversaries in 2010
In 2010, Mexico celebrated both the 200th anniversary of its Independence and 100th anniversary of its Revolution. The entire year was proclaimed by President Felipe Calderón as "Año de la Patria", or "Year of the Nation." 16 September 1810 is the day of the "Grito de Dolores" or Miguel Hidalgo's...
the 'Grito de Dolores'
Grito de Dolores
The Grito de Dolores also known as El Grito de la Independencia , uttered from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato on April 19, 1810 is the event that marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence and is the most important national holiday observed in Mexico...
and the beginning of the Mexican war for independence from Spain. Mexican government is planning a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Hidalgo's call for independence. The ceremony will take place on 15 September 2010.
Ric Birch is the director and Founder of Spectak Productions, an events production company specializing in global ceremonies production, television, film & theatre and themed entertainment. Spectak has offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and Milan. Ric currently lives in Shanghai, China .
External links
- Spectak Productions – Official Ric Birch Site
- Ric Birch – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Ric Birch – Celebrity Speakers