Industry CV
About
Ruby is an emerging practitioner in the film industry, specialising in writing, directing, and producing. Her passion is driven by a deep love for storytelling and the art of filmmaking, with experience in creating independent films, commercial productions, social media content, music videos, and short films. Ruby possesses a distinctive filmmakers voice that is able to bring a range of stories to life. Her dual degree in entertainment marketing ably supports her in her filmmaking endeavours, aiding her in making strategic decisions surrounding showcasing her work.
Education
2022 - Current
Queensland University of Technology
2017 - 2022
The Gap State High School
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Queensland Certificate of Education
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ATAR ranking of 95.45
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Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen, and New Media)
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Current GPA is 6.0
Experience
2023
"See Me Differently" (Music Video)
Director & Producer
2023
'Stickology' Brand Marketing (Short-Form Digital Content)
Social Media/Product Manager
Explored themes of identity and self-expression through a story surrounding the judgement and misunderstanding of people in the creative industries. Enahnced skills in visual storytelling and creative collaboration.
Researched current social media trends to strategically promote the brand's products through creating engaging short-form video content, such as videos for Tik Tok, Instagram reels, and Facebook. Gained expertise in short-form content creation, editing, and distribution, as well as identifying market trends.
2022
"Hopeless Country" (Short Film)
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor
Explored themes of inter-generational trauma, culture, identity, and loss through the story of a young Indigenous girl whose brothers life was taken at the hands of the police. Enhanced skills in storytelling techniques and cultural sensitivity.
2022
Participated in a 5-minute professional short-film (elevator) pitch, producing a 5-page script in professional screenwriting format. Enhanced skills in oral communication, planning, and screenwriting, with a specific focus on dialogue between characters in a scene.
Short-Film Pitch Experience (KPB113 Assessment)
2021
"Jasmine Jones" (Short-Film)
Writer, Director, Producer & Editor
Explored themes of identity, culture, racism, and mental health through the story of a young Indigenous girls experience at an elite private school. Enhanced skills in film techniques, visual storytelling, and industry-standard screenwriting.
2022
Subject Award: Literature (2nd Place)
The Gap State High School
Awards
2022
The Gap State High School
Year 12 Academic Award
2022
Queensland University of Technology
START QUT scholarship
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Recognised for achieving highly in all areas of study
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Received a distinction in both units undertaken
