Hi, I’m Ross Tinney. I’m a filmmaker and director with a passion for TV commercials, company profiles, and web videos. I founded RT Films in 1985 after spending seven years at Channel 7 Perth as Commercials Director and Program Director, and three years as Commercials Director at South Pacific Television in New Zealand. In 1997 I opened RT Films in Jakarta, building a trusted production house across SE Asia and directing work for Nestle, Garuda, Indofood, Zwitsal, and international brands like Uber, Woolworths, and Ikea. Returning to Perth in 2008, I expanded from directing to shooting on DSLR, flying a drone, and editing online content, creating a large library of online films for clients including Home Group, BUPA, Curtin University, Cisco, and more. I’ve written a book, My POV – Getting ahead in the film industry, to help students bridge the gap between study and the street. I’m also drawn to acting, and in May 2026 I landed a role in Netflix’s Breakers, filmed in WA’s South West. One of my personal projects, Flight of The Swan, took four years to complete: a 22-minute drone-based river journey from source to sea, featuring an inspirational concerto by Tim Count performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. You can watch it here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Ross Tinney

Hi, I’m Ross Tinney. I’m a filmmaker and director with a passion for TV commercials, company profiles, and web videos. I founded RT Films in 1985 after spending seven years at Channel 7 Perth as Commercials Director and Program Director, and three years as Commercials Director at South Pacific Television in New Zealand. In 1997 I opened RT Films in Jakarta, building a trusted production house across SE Asia and directing work for Nestle, Garuda, Indofood, Zwitsal, and international brands like Uber, Woolworths, and Ikea. Returning to Perth in 2008, I expanded from directing to shooting on DSLR, flying a drone, and editing online content, creating a large library of online films for clients including Home Group, BUPA, Curtin University, Cisco, and more. I’ve written a book, My POV – Getting ahead in the film industry, to help students bridge the gap between study and the street. I’m also drawn to acting, and in May 2026 I landed a role in Netflix’s Breakers, filmed in WA’s South West. One of my personal projects, Flight of The Swan, took four years to complete: a 22-minute drone-based river journey from source to sea, featuring an inspirational concerto by Tim Count performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. You can watch it here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Ross Tinney. I’m a filmmaker and director with a passion for TV commercials, company profiles, and web videos. I founded RT Films in 1985 after spending seven years at Channel 7 Perth as Commercials Director and Program Director, and three years as Commercials Director at South Pacific Television in New Zealand. In 1997 I opened RT Films in Jakarta, building a trusted production house across SE Asia and directing work for Nestle, Garuda, Indofood, Zwitsal, and international brands like Uber, Woolworths, and Ikea. Returning to Perth in 2008, I expanded from directing to shooting on DSLR, flying a drone, and editing online content, creating a large library of online films for clients including Home Group, BUPA, Curtin University, Cisco, and more.

I’ve written a book, My POV – Getting ahead in the film industry, to help students bridge the gap between study and the street. I’m also drawn to acting, and in May 2026 I landed a role in Netflix’s Breakers, filmed in WA’s South West. One of my personal projects, Flight of The Swan, took four years to complete: a 22-minute drone-based river journey from source to sea, featuring an inspirational concerto by Tim Count performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. You can watch it here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Commercials Director and Program Director at Channel 7 Perth
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1985
Seven years as Commercials Director and Program Director at Channel 7 Perth.
Commercials Director at South Pacific Television
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1978
Three years as Commercials Director at South Pacific Television in NZ.
Founder/Director at RT Films
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2008
Opened RT Films in Jakarta, establishing RT as a quality production house in SE Asia; directed work for Nestlé, Garuda, Indofood, Zwitsal, and international brands such as Uber, Woolworths, Ikea.
Actor at Netflix Series Breakers
May 1, 2026 - Present
Acting role in Breakers, filmed in the South West of WA.
Founder / Director at RT Films
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2008
Opened RT Films in Jakarta, establishing RT as a quality production house in SE Asia; directed work for Nestle, Garuda, Indofood, Zwitsal and international brands such as Uber, Woolworths, and Ikea.
Director / Producer at RT Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Returned to Perth and expanded RT Films, shooting on DSLR, drone operation, and editing online content; built a large library of online films for clients including Home Group, BUPA, Cellarmasters, Wunan Foundation, Raglan Drilling, Curtin University, Cisco, Barbagallo, Rottnest Island Authority and WAITOC.

Education

Certificate IV in training & Assessment at TAFE, Perth WA
January 1, 2018 - July 20, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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