Creating is what I love to do. As an artist, I value the impact that a beautifully crafted story can have, and how evocative visuals can make an audience feel. As a business owner with 20 years experience, I insist on a high professional standard and understand the ‘big picture’ of a production, working towards effective results. Working with a team, I pride myself on clear communication and am dedicated when it comes to exceeding expectations on deadline and quality. I believe that creating a positive atmosphere during production assists in obtaining the best results. After all, it's about the journey as well. With over 16 years of experience, I have a diverse skill set working in many facets of filmmaking and advertising. I love my work. The thing that really makes me tick is seeing a solution grow from idea into reality and the smiles on the faces of the people that it affects. When not creating commercial work I'm an artist I love to painting, music and photography.

Antonio Ruffino

Creating is what I love to do. As an artist, I value the impact that a beautifully crafted story can have, and how evocative visuals can make an audience feel. As a business owner with 20 years experience, I insist on a high professional standard and understand the ‘big picture’ of a production, working towards effective results. Working with a team, I pride myself on clear communication and am dedicated when it comes to exceeding expectations on deadline and quality. I believe that creating a positive atmosphere during production assists in obtaining the best results. After all, it's about the journey as well. With over 16 years of experience, I have a diverse skill set working in many facets of filmmaking and advertising. I love my work. The thing that really makes me tick is seeing a solution grow from idea into reality and the smiles on the faces of the people that it affects. When not creating commercial work I'm an artist I love to painting, music and photography.

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Creating is what I love to do. As an artist, I value the impact that a beautifully crafted story can have, and how evocative visuals can make an audience feel. As a business owner with 20 years experience, I insist on a high professional standard and understand the ‘big picture’ of a production, working towards effective results. Working with a team, I pride myself on clear communication and am dedicated when it comes to exceeding expectations on deadline and quality.

I believe that creating a positive atmosphere during production assists in obtaining the best results. After all, it’s about the journey as well. With over 16 years of experience, I have a diverse skill set working in many facets of filmmaking and advertising. I love my work. The thing that really makes me tick is seeing a solution grow from idea into reality and the smiles on the faces of the people that it affects. When not creating commercial work I’m an artist I love to painting, music and photography.

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Work Experience

Director and Founder / Owner Operator at Hug Media
January 1, 2016 - Present
Managing an eight-person team, business development, strategy, budgets and forecasting, logistics and developing operational systems and procedures. Responsible for creative direction and execution, casting talent, interviewing personal stories, and collaboration on large scale productions. Produced and directed commercials, TVCs, documentaries, and social videos for clients like Disney, FX, Cancer Council, Visa, CSIRO, and others.
Restaurant Owner and Manager at Ruffino’s
December 31, 2011 - August 27, 2025
Managed a 12 staff team including chef and front of house customer service. Responsible for accounts and budgets. Previously roles in front of house and sous chef across various restaurants including Centro Restaurant Melbourne, Barbarosa Brisbane, and Longgrains Sydney.
Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance writer with published short stories including work with NBN commercial series and CSIRO Indigenous Science program story development.
Director at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
14 years experience as a film director creating vision and interpretation, casting talent for commercials and other productions. Directed campaigns such as Valour sportswear and Cancer Council TVC. Worked on interviews including Chris Hemsworth for Disney and Lynn McGranger for Cancer Council.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Communication at Griffith University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Director Intensive Short Film at AFTRS Sydney
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Screenwriting Certificate at AFTRS Sydney
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Diploma Massage at Australian Massage School
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma Massage
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Screenwriting Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education