“Ricky was the best - and most generous - collaborator and VFX artist I could have hoped for on both occasions we worked together. Not only is he extremely technically proficient, but he puts the “artist” into VFX artist - he’d always offer the most creative solutions to situations where others would have offered something bog-standard. I can’t recommend him enough.”

- Maria Pawlikowska | Director

Its rare to find a Director who identifies your bad habits. Ricky is one of the few ive worked with who really puts me through my paces and with the creative ability he enforces, he is able to create magic. I know my performance is in safe hands when Ricky is in the Directing Chair

- Darren Kent | Actor | Back Up

Ricky did a great job on the trailers of HYMN TO LOVE and PICTURES OF DORIAN GRAY for Jermyn Street Theatre. He has a truly creative eye and was able to summon up the spirit of each show in a dynamic, exciting way. He works well to a brief but also contributes much better ideas than we'd have had without him!

- Tom Littler | Director | Jermyn Street Theatre

"I was in urgent need of a showreel and Ricky saved my bacon. It was exactly what I needed first time around and I'll be begging his services again at some point in the future. Many thanks."

- Laura Evelyn | Actor

Ricky approaches all projects with heart and talent. He is a patient yet ambitous creative with a real visual flare. He is brilliant at realising his vision as well as collaborating with those around him.Ricky is a generous filmmaker with a unique narrative vision, i cant wait to see where he goes next.

- Rachel Valentine-Smith - Director

Ricky is an excellent cinematographer and editor who has always been responsive to the needs of our projects and able to generate bespoke solutions in any conditions. Resourceful, committed, and talented, Ricky always delivers a quality outcome. In addition - and this not to be underestimated - Ricky is always unfailingly positive, collaborative and personable to every member of the team on any project. We will undoubtedly be working with him again.

- Mark Leipacher | Director | Producer

Ricky is extremely knowledgeable and skillful, always cheerful, and it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with him. If you’re looking for a VFX artist with the insight that only someone with diverse creative abilities can bring to the table, look no further.

- Zoë Greenbaum | Director

Ricky J Payne always goes above and beyond. Professional, hardworking and a joy to have on set.

- Grace Whitfield | Director

"Ricky has a distinct understanding of actors and of what a showreel needs to contain to best showcase your range and body of work. He is an invaluable asset in helping collate your best material to really get the most out of a few succinct minutes of footage. He is a fantastic editor and I couldn't be happier with the end result of my showreel he structured, cut and polished. I loved working with Ricky as he listens and takes on board any thoughts and ideas I had whilst also bringing his skills as a director and editor into the process from the start and guiding me as to what works best and how to achieve a brilliant end result."

- Carina Birrell | Actor

Working with Ricky has been one of the greatest pleasures - a true problem-solver in every sense of the word, he is a producer’s, actor’s, editor’s and director’s dream, and I would, given the opportunity, work with him again and again and again.

- Robert Lightfoot | Actor | Writer

"Right from the first meeting we knew our marketing campaign was in extremely good hands. Ricky was creative, innovative and great to work with from the first spark of an idea right up to the beautifully finished product. His meticulous and artistic eye is second to none. We couldn't recommend him more!'"

- Lilly Streames | Director | Actor

I am so grateful to Ricky (Invisible Darkness) for the magic he worked on my showreel. I am very confident and proud showing it to casting directors and other industry professionals. Ricky carefully selected the scenes that represent me and my talent best- he really knows what works and what is needed for a good showreel. He listened and truly understood what I am looking for, advised and shared his knowledge of showreels and the industry to make sure we get the best result. Thank you for ''a step up'' in my career.

- Kristina Buikaite | Actor

I can't wait to work with Ricky (Invisible Darkness) again. He is such a talented, creative and kind director- real professional. Ricky works fast, always knows what he wants and how to achieve it. He very naturally finds the way to connect with actors, makes sure they are comfortable so they can deliver their best performance. He listens to everyone in the team carefully, his notes are always spot on and he is very attentive to details. One of my best experiences on set!

- Kristina Buikaite | Actor | Rightswipe

IVD are amazing! Without their expertise and talent are projects wouldn't be possible. In a world where indie film making requires you have the cleverest people working as efficiently as possible; as a DOP, as an editor, as a VFX supervisor, Ricky is indispensable

- Christopher Hughes | Director

"Ricky at Invisible Darkness was absolutely brilliant. He managed to pull all the great moments from my material, however small, and weave them together seamlessly into a great reel. Very skilled editor and great personal service. He really listened to what I wanted and delivered a final product that exceeded my expectations!"

- Max Warrick | Actor | Writer