NATHANIEL LLOYD RICHARDS Contact Me 
About Nathaniel

Born in Manchester, England in the mid 80's to Caribbean parents born in both Jamaica and St. Kitts and Nevis I grew up in a household heavily influenced by West Indian culture filled with reggae, soca, dancehall and the rich aromas that come with Caribbean cuisine. Later on in my childhood I was exposed to hip hop by way of my older sister...

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Artist Statement

Nathaniel Lloyd Richards

“You’re doing a really good ting Nay-tan.” Words from my 92 year old Jamaican grandma after I interviewed her for my visual poetry/mini documentary film based on my poem ‘Ode To Black Women.’ That enduring accent still thick and intact after 62 years of living in the UK, a true reflection of my Grandmothers strength, pride and resilience. It resonates through my creative endeavors and is a trait I hope to continue to apply to the creation of my art.

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Founded by Nathaniel lloyd richards

What's The Plan? Productions

Documentary Filmmaking telling stories from underrepresented communities.
Empowering Voices, Reclaiming Stories.

Documentary Films

Authentic narratives told through a documentary lens.

Drowning: The Art of Survival - Trailer

(2025)

My debut feature length documentary as part of my fellowship with Soho House and Creative Futures Collective, exploring how art, creativity and spirituality help people to navigate through traumatic experiences. 


Manchester's Got Something To Say...

(2025)

A short documentary exploring Manchester's thriving creative scene in 2025, highlighting a shift in the belief that the UK's creative scene is solely London focused.


Ode To Black Women.

(2024)

'Ode To Black Women.' is a an award winning and poignant short documentary film that transforms a heartfelt poem into a visual celebration, weaving together the powerful narratives of remarkable black women whose stories resonate with resilience, strength, and inspiring triumphs.

Resilienza

(2024)

A visual poetry film completed during my time on the Frenkiel and Ponto Residency in the hills of Abruzzo, Italy. An exploration of the meaning of being resilient and the societal pressures that come with it.


Poetry

Out now

Lighthouse

My Debut collection of Poetry nominated for The Felix Dennis Prize for Best Debut Collection as part of the Forward Prizes for Poetry 2024 and the Jhalak prize for poetry 2025.
Out now

Compathy

My self-published poetry collection exploring themes of anxiety, grief, relationships, and mental health


"I sometimes confuse self-doubt for modesty and live out my days using my own

oppressive thoughts as if sandpaper to the soul,

But I don’t give up though, no not at all,

I still do the things that for others are minuscule,

But to me they are mountains." - Mountains