Biography

Hungarian-born writer, cinematographer, and director Peter Richweisz, embarked on his journey in the world of visual arts after his philosophy studies at ELTE University in Budapest. In 1997, driven by a passion for photography, he relocated to London, where he began to carve out his distinctive niche in the dynamic intersection of fine art, fashion, and advertising. Peter’s profound grounding in contemporary art laid the foundation for a unique and innovative approach to creativity. After seven fruitful years in London, Peter Richweisz moved to Dubai in 2004 to be part of the launch of L’Official Middle East. In 2005, he established Desert Fish Production, a boutique studio renowned for its comprehensive, turnkey approach to visual branding. A testament to his visionary pursuits, Peter founded Desert Fish magazine in 2006, marking the inception of the first cutting-edge, vanguard visual concepts-based publication in the Middle East. This bi-annual periodical enjoyed a remarkable run of eight years, captivating audiences across 45 countries. Peter’s excellence extends beyond the realm of sill imagery to the dynamic world of fashion films. His achievements include prestigious accolades at the International Fashion Film Awards, with “Alchemy” earning Best Fashion Category in Hollywood in 2014, and “D(r)own by Birth” securing recognition for Best Sound Design in San Diego in 2018. Over the past nine years, Peter Richweisz has dedicated the majority of his time to motion picture projects, taking on roles as both director and cinematographer. His work on various festival shorts has garnered widespread acclaim and multiple awards for best pictures.  His forte lies in developing comprehensive concepts from the initial briefing, yet he is equally adept at collaborating to bring the best out of fixed ideas. Among his notable clients are renowned names such as L’Oreal, Vogue, Cartier, Lux, Splash, Gucci, Porsche, Mercedes, Hungarian Cultural Ministry, Sony PSP, Bugatti, Mall of the Emirates, Damas, Emaar, Motorola, and American Express. Currently resides in Bangkok, Thailand, where he works on long-form narrative projects and advertising clients.