Richard Jasek chose to become a filmmaker after he discovered his father's camera.
17 Facts About Richard Jasek
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Richard Jasek made a short production for SBS Television and travelled to the United Kingdom to work for The National Film School as a guest lecturer.
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In October 2011, it was announced that Richard Jasek had taken over the role of executive producer of Neighbours.
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Richard Jasek was born in the 1960s in Prague to Ladislav Richard Jasek and Anthea Hamilton.
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Richard Jasek's father was a concert violinist who often played for The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, while his mother was a jeweller, from a winemaking family from Adelaide.
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Richard Jasek's father travelled a lot and the secret police coerced him into becoming a spy for the communist regime.
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Richard Jasek attended high school at Sydney Boys High School from 1977 to 1982.
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Richard Jasek later enrolled at the Australian Film Television and Radio School in Sydney.
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Richard Jasek continues his family's love of music by playing classical piano, and has learned to fly light aircraft.
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Richard Jasek worked in the United Kingdom for The National Film School.
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Richard Jasek then directed many television dramas, including Neighbours, Blue Heelers, Stingers, Heartbreak High, The Secret Life of Us, McLeod's Daughters and Home and Away.
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Richard Jasek has worked on various mini series for children, including Pirate Islands.
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In September 2011, Richard Jasek shot the film The Story of Frank Fenner and his Father Charles, which explores the life and scientific achievements of Professor Frank Fenner.
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On 25 October 2011, it was announced that Richard Jasek would be taking over as the executive producer of Neighbours, following Susan Bower's decision to move on from the job.
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Richard Jasek was joined by Alan Hardy, who took over the role of producer.
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Richard Jasek was responsible for a number of multicultural casting choices during his tenure, including bringing the first non-white family into the core cast of the show, although this resulted in later controversy when the family was written out.
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On 4 December 2013, it was announced that Richard Jasek was to leave his position as executive producer at Neighbours.