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Rick is an accomplished artist, brand creator, and advocate for peace and regenerative living, boasting over three decades of experience in design, advertising and film across global landscapes. As the founder of imageMILL, a pioneering hybrid branding and production company, and an award-winning creative director, Rick focuses on advancing branded journalism through documentary-style short films addressing environmental, cultural, and social issues. Rick is a longstanding director of the Irish Chamber of Commerce in Japan and holds a certificate in permaculture design, reflecting his commitment to fostering strong ties between countries and promoting natural living initiatives.
A multimedia artist working in many mediums from woodblock printing to interactive projection media.
Rick began his career as a graphic designer working in large branding agencies, evolving into art direction and creative direction before founding various creative agencies including imageMILL Japan.
Rick is a natural story teller and began with activist documentary film as life work, Rick has produced films for television and cinema and combines these skills for creating authentic brand journalism.
Zan the movie
Ricks first full length feature documentary covers the controversial building of an American marine base on the one of the last feeding grounds for the highly endangered Dugong, in Henoko, Okinawa.
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ZAN movie about Henoko’s dugongs holds first screening in Nago
“Jury Award Winner“
Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival
“Best Feature Film”
Global Film Festival Awards
“Finalist”
Global Nonviolent Film Festival
Exploring the Ocean’s Future with Citizen Watches – Featuring Rick Grehan
The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, yet even with all our scientific advancements, much of its vast depths remain a mystery. Beneath the surface lies a world of breathtaking beauty, but also one that is increasingly vulnerable to destruction and climate change.
As the co-creator of this special series, Save The Beyond, with Citizen Watches, I had the privilege of speaking with divers and environmentalists from around the world, each with a deep love for the ocean. Their stories serve as powerful reminders—not only of the ocean’s majesty and mystery but also of our responsibility to protect it.
This journey connects eight incredible ocean sites in real time, emphasizing a crucial truth: all the world’s oceans are one. By recognizing this interconnectedness, we can work toward a future where conservation and innovation come together to preserve our planet’s most vital ecosystem.
Watch the film as we explore these waters, uncover their secrets, and embrace a vision of hope for generations to come.
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