Stephanie Ruiz, Director in United States Of America

Happy Anniversary (2024) Director | Executive Producer

Short Film

Hope You Feel Better Director | Executive Producer

Nose Goes (2023) Director

Within Producer

Troubleshot and quickly resolved technical issues to maintain production quality. • Arranged timelines and communicated openly with staff to achieve production milestones. • Kept teams on-track with good management skills and consistent attention to upcoming production requirements. • Oversaw configuration and operation of in-studio and off-site broadcasting equipment. • Spearheaded successful production meetings with department heads and on-air talent. • Organized film and recordings to strict standards set by creative, technical and regulatory goals. • Filled production with ideal candidates through in-depth talent auditions. • Managed entire production process, from initial concept development through post-production editing and marketing. • Completed productions on time and on budget through careful supervision and coordination. • Coordinated work of writers, directors and managers throughout production process. • Negotiated and managed guild-compliant contracts with performers and crew. • Controlled budget by negotiating favorable contracts, maintaining schedules and monitoring expenses.

Short Film

She Dead (2022) Producer

Recruited crew, actors and production staff for films. • Produced work for different genres, applications and budgets. • Obtained financing through studios, private backers, or independent fundraising. • Scouted locations to find spots matching script direction or creative vision. Kept production on-target to attain goals with regular monitoring and meetings. • Created and approved storyboards in collaboration with art directors. • Located and developed story content for productions. • Improved scripts with creative and technical changes. • Planned composition, camera movement and actor movement for each shot or scene. • Obtained rights and contracted locations for legal purposes. • Organized film and recordings to strict standards set by creative, technical and regulatory goals. • Acquired target audience by promoting productions with print and online strategies. • Negotiated and managed guild-compliant contracts with performers and crew.

Hope You Feel Better (2022) Director

Recruited crew, actors and production staff for films. • Wrote film scripts and completed edits before and during production. • Produced work for different genres, applications and budgets. • Obtained financing through studios, private backers, or independent fundraising. • Scouted locations to find spots matching script direction or creative vision. • Established creative vision for films and directed production to achieve goals. Compiled and edited clips into final film version. • Kept production on-target to attain goals with regular monitoring and meetings. • Created and approved storyboards in collaboration with art directors.