I’m an award-winning film director, producer and storyteller with over four decades of experience bringing ideas to life. I’ve worked across television commercials, corporate films, and online content, collaborating with teams from small local businesses to global brands across Australia and South East Asia. Whether leading a crew of fifty or shooting with a small camera and drone setup, I love the challenge of telling great stories—combining creative direction, production management, and hands-on digital production skills to deliver strong results under tight deadlines.…

Ross Tinney

I’m an award-winning film director, producer and storyteller with over four decades of experience bringing ideas to life. I’ve worked across television commercials, corporate films, and online content, collaborating with teams from small local businesses to global brands across Australia and South East Asia. Whether leading a crew of fifty or shooting with a small camera and drone setup, I love the challenge of telling great stories—combining creative direction, production management, and hands-on digital production skills to deliver strong results under tight deadlines.…

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I’m an award-winning film director, producer and storyteller with over four decades of experience bringing ideas to life. I’ve worked across television commercials, corporate films, and online content, collaborating with teams from small local businesses to global brands across Australia and South East Asia.

Whether leading a crew of fifty or shooting with a small camera and drone setup, I love the challenge of telling great stories—combining creative direction, production management, and hands-on digital production skills to deliver strong results under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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 Nestlé, Garuda, Indofood, Zwitsal, and international brands such as Uber, Woolworths, Ikea.
Founder / Creative Director at RT Films
January 1, 1985 - Present
Founded RT Films in Perth (1985) and built it into one of WA’s leading commercial production companies. Managed up to 16 staff including producers, production assistants, marketing and accounts personnel. Directed productions across Australia and Asia with production planning across diverse talent, locations, set construction and logistics while meeting tight client deadlines. Established and worked with RT Entertainment alongside Sue Taylor and Tania Chambers to create the Min ty TV series co-produced between RTE Entertainment and Scottish Television. Oversaw multicultural crews and international client relationships. Led the transition from traditional commercial production to digital content creation by mastering DSLR cinematography, drone operations, sound recording, lighting, and Final Cut Pro X editing. Directed multiple simultaneous productions in different countries and adapted quickly to changing weather, logistics and evolving client requirements.
Founder / Director / Editor at RT Films
January 1, 1985 - Present
Runs RT Films, providing film and post-production services including shooting, directing and editing online content for corporate and not-for-profit clients. Expanded operations into Jakarta in 1997 to establish RT as a quality production house in the SE Asia region.

Education

Certificate IV in training & Assessment at TAFE, Perth WA
January 1, 2018 - July 20, 2020
Cert IV in Training and Assessment at Australian Institute of Workplace Training
October 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007

Qualifications

Working with Children Card
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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