Richard Berger

During my years at SFAI, I'd always meet up with Richard (he never taught me) but was a great connection and friend. Bon voyage and thanks......

Richard was one of the most important influences on me during my time at SFAI. Beyond just being a teacher, he was also a friend and mentor. He will be deeply missed, and will always stay in my heart.

Richard supported my journey at SFAI. Without him I would have never gotten my degrees there. But more significantly he supported my journey as an artist. I can think of no way to pay that back, I can only pay it forward and his influence and model of what a teacher does lives on.

Gracias por todo, Richard.

Richard was a teacher whose voice stayed in my head for the many years after my graduation from SFAI. He was funny, kind, and smart. He was also immensely talented. I feel fortunate to have been in his orbit. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Richard was an amazing teacher. I had come to SFAI as a much older student working toward an MFA in film. I am disabled and have difficulty moving. Because Richard's intelligence seemed to cover so many areas, I think I took his class three times. He said critiques were like jazz, and his leading us in wordy, jazzy insights was joyful.

I have a memory of Richard that still brings a smile to my face. I am sure that at the time, he wouldn't have wanted to break his composure in...

To Mr. Berger's family, our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May the God of all comfort surround you.