STEPHANIE RUIZ

Stephanie Ruiz, a first-generation Latin American hailing from Boston, MA, relocated to NYC to pursue her passion for acting at the "New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts." While studying, she also discovered excitement for working behind the camera which led to production assistant roles on popular shows including, Run the World, Hunters, Blue Bloods and 9-1-1. She then worked her way up to executive assisting TV Director's and subsequently assisting show creator/Executive Producers on streaming episodic's. As a result of working with two fearless, powerhouse women in the industry, Stephanie was able to absorb filmmaking at an early age. Stephanie went on to direct and produce 4 award winning narrative short films out of 7 total.  Stephanie also has produced and coordinated advertisement agency work for digital campaigns including 1800 Tequila, M&M’s, Nike. Stephanie continues to produce and direct film independently.