I am Esteban Ruiz from Argentina. I am a passionate storyteller who craft a well-rounded content strategy for brands in different industries with a wealth of industry expertise in scriptwriting, audiovisual producing, storytelling and advertising. I have a track record of working to strict deadlines and have worked on several complex fast turnarounds, gathering and leading a talented crew, the ones part of my on-set creative agency as well as members from the outside in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Uruguay. As a founder of RETINA in 2002, I have produced and directed more than 1,500 audiovisual pieces, widening their specific scope of brand identity, representing their personality, values, and mission; more than 12 awarded locally and internationally. I am a fervent and committed individual who works in a team effectively with a great sense of humour. As a hard-working and experienced media professional, I have the savoir-faire needed for sourcing and interviewing commissioners, tailored-scriptwriting and developing stories, handling sensitive information. Academic experience As a Media professional with strong organizational and strategic planning skills, I also developed through career as an Associate Lecturer in Audiovisual Communication since 2002 at National University of Cuyo. I have taught the art storytelling, using a wide variety of different formats through narratives at its core, adapting content for academic and non-academic public, from universities to NGOs and companies in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay among others. Work Experience Being in charge of all aspects of filming, I created content for international portfolios of New World Wineries and South America Wine Guides for clients such as Finca Las Moras, Renacer and Trapiche; grand design strategy Vinyards of Mendoza as a tourist brand of the region; rebranding concepts for the Mendoza Book Festival, etcetera. Education BA in Communications and Media Studies / National University of Cuyo (1998) Media Training: Visual Journalism for TN, Clarín Group (Buenos Aires, 1998) MA in Intercultural Communication and Education / Autonomous University of Barcelona (2002) Graduate Diploma in Audiovisual Innovation / Technical University of Valencia (2022

Esteban Ruiz

I am Esteban Ruiz from Argentina. I am a passionate storyteller who craft a well-rounded content strategy for brands in different industries with a wealth of industry expertise in scriptwriting, audiovisual producing, storytelling and advertising. I have a track record of working to strict deadlines and have worked on several complex fast turnarounds, gathering and leading a talented crew, the ones part of my on-set creative agency as well as members from the outside in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Uruguay. As a founder of RETINA in 2002, I have produced and directed more than 1,500 audiovisual pieces, widening their specific scope of brand identity, representing their personality, values, and mission; more than 12 awarded locally and internationally. I am a fervent and committed individual who works in a team effectively with a great sense of humour. As a hard-working and experienced media professional, I have the savoir-faire needed for sourcing and interviewing commissioners, tailored-scriptwriting and developing stories, handling sensitive information. Academic experience As a Media professional with strong organizational and strategic planning skills, I also developed through career as an Associate Lecturer in Audiovisual Communication since 2002 at National University of Cuyo. I have taught the art storytelling, using a wide variety of different formats through narratives at its core, adapting content for academic and non-academic public, from universities to NGOs and companies in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay among others. Work Experience Being in charge of all aspects of filming, I created content for international portfolios of New World Wineries and South America Wine Guides for clients such as Finca Las Moras, Renacer and Trapiche; grand design strategy Vinyards of Mendoza as a tourist brand of the region; rebranding concepts for the Mendoza Book Festival, etcetera. Education BA in Communications and Media Studies / National University of Cuyo (1998) Media Training: Visual Journalism for TN, Clarín Group (Buenos Aires, 1998) MA in Intercultural Communication and Education / Autonomous University of Barcelona (2002) Graduate Diploma in Audiovisual Innovation / Technical University of Valencia (2022

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I am Esteban Ruiz from Argentina.
I am a passionate storyteller who craft a well-rounded content strategy for brands in different industries with a wealth of industry expertise in scriptwriting, audiovisual producing, storytelling and advertising.
I have a track record of working to strict deadlines and have worked on several complex fast turnarounds, gathering and leading a talented crew, the ones part of my on-set creative agency as well as members from the outside in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Uruguay.
As a founder of RETINA in 2002, I have produced and directed more than 1,500 audiovisual pieces, widening their specific scope of brand identity, representing their personality, values, and mission; more than 12 awarded locally and internationally.
I am a fervent and committed individual who works in a team effectively with a great sense of humour. As a hard-working and experienced media professional, I have the savoir-faire needed for sourcing and interviewing commissioners, tailored-scriptwriting and developing stories, handling sensitive information.

Academic experience

As a Media professional with strong organizational and strategic planning skills, I also developed through career as an Associate Lecturer in Audiovisual Communication since 2002 at National University of Cuyo.
I have taught the art storytelling, using a wide variety of different formats through narratives at its core, adapting content for academic and non-academic public, from universities to NGOs and companies in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay among others.
Work Experience
Being in charge of all aspects of filming, I created content for international portfolios of New World Wineries and South America Wine Guides for clients such as Finca Las Moras, Renacer and Trapiche; grand design strategy Vinyards of Mendoza as a tourist brand of the region; rebranding concepts for the Mendoza Book Festival, etcetera.

Education

BA in Communications and Media Studies / National University of Cuyo (1998)
Media Training: Visual Journalism for TN, Clarín Group (Buenos Aires, 1998)
MA in Intercultural Communication and Education / Autonomous University of Barcelona (2002)
Graduate Diploma in Audiovisual Innovation / Technical University of Valencia (2022

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Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
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Corporate Video
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Promo Video
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Branding
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Motion Graphic
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Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Branding
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
2D Animation
Expert

Language

English
Advanced

Education

BA in Communications and Media Studies / National University of Cuyo (1998) at National University of Cuyo
March 24, 1993 - September 11, 1998
MA in Intercultural Communication and Education / Autonomous University of Barcelona (2002) at Autonomous Universty of Barcelona
March 11, 2002 - November 17, 2004
Graduate Diploma in Audiovisual Innovation / Technical University of Valencia (2022 at Technical Universtity of Valencia
March 7, 2022 - July 17, 2022
Graduate Diploma in Audiovisual Innovation at Technical Universtity of Valencia
March 7, 2022 - July 17, 2022

Qualifications

Winners of the “PODA” wine-themed script contest organized by the Government of Mendoza, Mendoza Film Commission, and Fondo Vitivinícola, 2023
December 17, 2024 - December 17, 2024
2022 Producer of the Year (AEM)
December 17, 2024 - December 17, 2024
Bronze at the International Festival of Independent Advertising (FEPI), Rosario, October 2018 for the piece “Espacio Trapiche”.”
December 17, 2024 - December 17, 2024
Copper International Independent Advertising Festival (FEPI), Rosario, October 2018 for the piece “Casa de Papel- Bodega Renacer”.
December 17, 2024 - December 17, 2024
Creativity Award Mendoza Executives Association for the Los Andes Pass 2015 campaign.
December 17, 2024 - December 17, 2024
First prize Mendoza Innova 2013 for Finca Las Moras Interactive.
December 17, 2024 - December 17, 2024

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    uniE613 Swiming pools
    Summer was approaching and what better idea than to celebrate with “pool day”. https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE613 Explora Hotels
    https://www.twine.net/signin We had the honor of making two documentaries for the exclusive hotel chain Explora (Chile). The piece tells “why” the company decided to build in “El Chaltén”, its first hotel in Argentina. The most important production challenge was to make it in the middle of the pandemic, following trucks for more than 2500 km during 6 months of work execution. The documentaries required interviews in Santiago de Chile and filming in Mendoza and Santa Cruz.
    uniE613 The Wine Angel documentary
    https://www.twine.net/signin Trailer Documentary winner of the “PODA” contest, organized by Mendoza Film Commission, Government of Mendoza and Fondo Vitivinícola. One of the legends of Argentine wine, winemaker Ángel Mendoza intends to leave a legacy for anyone who wants to become a winemaker. Already in the final stage of his professional life, he decides to write a book with his premises, teachings, his vision of the trade, his legacy. “I believe in eternal life, but in the wine industry, eternal life is the next harvests that my children's children will make”. Documentary premiered at the prestigious international competition MOST (Barcelona). Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
    uniE613 Alandes Winery
    https://www.twine.net/signin Promotional video about the winery and its winemaker