I am Andrea Ruffini, a multimedia producer and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience delivering ethical, human-centered content across humanitarian, journalistic, and nonprofit sectors. I lead end-to-end audiovisual production, from documentary filmmaking to interactive media and e-learning, guiding multi-disciplinary teams in complex, high-stakes international environments to tell stories that matter. Fluent in English and Spanish with working knowledge of French, I’m committed to capacity building and cross-cultural collaboration. I mentor local teams, design training workshops, and partner with diverse stakeholders to create responsible, impactful media that informs, activates, and inspires positive social change.

Andrea Ruffini

I am Andrea Ruffini, a multimedia producer and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience delivering ethical, human-centered content across humanitarian, journalistic, and nonprofit sectors. I lead end-to-end audiovisual production, from documentary filmmaking to interactive media and e-learning, guiding multi-disciplinary teams in complex, high-stakes international environments to tell stories that matter. Fluent in English and Spanish with working knowledge of French, I’m committed to capacity building and cross-cultural collaboration. I mentor local teams, design training workshops, and partner with diverse stakeholders to create responsible, impactful media that informs, activates, and inspires positive social change.

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I am Andrea Ruffini, a multimedia producer and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience delivering ethical, human-centered content across humanitarian, journalistic, and nonprofit sectors. I lead end-to-end audiovisual production, from documentary filmmaking to interactive media and e-learning, guiding multi-disciplinary teams in complex, high-stakes international environments to tell stories that matter.
Fluent in English and Spanish with working knowledge of French, I’m committed to capacity building and cross-cultural collaboration. I mentor local teams, design training workshops, and partner with diverse stakeholders to create responsible, impactful media that informs, activates, and inspires positive social change.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Chief Filmmaker and Multimedia Specialist at CPE Studios
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Lead filmmaker and multimedia specialist producing documentaries and factual series on AI, culture, art, rights, and environment. Managed video campaigns, editing, docu-series, and e-learning platforms for advocacy impact.
Videographer & Photographer - Trainer at IOM – International Organization for Migration
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Produced impactful documentaries and photo reportages on displacement and humanitarian crises in Northern and Lake Chad. Led visual storytelling training for youth; implemented itinerant cinema education programs.
Filmmaker, DoP, Editor at Hot Docs, CPE
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Created documentary content, directed photography and editing, managed digital campaigns, and developed e-learning websites.
Filmmaker, Multimedia Producer, Communications Officer at UNDP, ZDF TV, EU, IDB, USAID, Oxfam, Suisse Cooperation, COOPI, Haiti
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Led comprehensive multimedia productions covering disaster resilience, culture, and social issues. Managed multi-stakeholder projects, ensuring high-quality content delivery.
Multimedia Producer, Trainer, Filmmaker at Oxfam, Plan International, Red Cross, UN, UNICEF, UNDP, EU, COOPI, OPS
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Produced and delivered projects on land/human rights, indigenous advocacy, disaster preparedness, and urbanization. Built and mentored local video production teams within marginalized communities, fostering participatory media.
Producer/Director, Photographer, Editor at FAO, SKY TV, COOPI, Latin America & Africa
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Directed films in Latin America & Africa; completed extensive multimedia work for COOPI in crisis zones. Productions focused on gender, rights, migration, and human trafficking.
Director, Camera Operator, Editor at RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Produced observational documentaries, factual series, and documentary reportage for national broadcast.

Education

Associate’s Degree: Direction of Photography at Milan Film School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Editing at I.S.C.A. Cinema & TV School, Florence
January 1, 1997 - April 26, 2026
Scriptwriting at I.S.C.A. Cinema & TV School, Florence
January 1, 1996 - April 26, 2026
Associate’s Degree: Filmmaking at Cinema Lab '87, Rome
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Humanitarian Communication
January 1, 2020 - April 26, 2026
Indigenous Canada
January 1, 2020 - April 26, 2026
Certified Drone Operator
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Professional Services