Ruth Newton

Ruth Newton

Producer, Director, WriterUnited Kingdom
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Ruth Newton

Ruth Newton

Producer, Director, WriterUnited Kingdom
About me
I love creating content with a purpose. Since graduating Sussex University with a 1st class MA in Documentary Film, I've spent the last decade working in production. I've done everything from making tea through to scripting primetime episodes, producing and directing. To date I've made documentaries for Ch4, BBC3, Ch5, Discovery and the History Channel. They've given me insight into the world of UFO hunters, classical music legends, webcam models and tax evaders. Outside of TV, I've produced films for the likes of Greenpeace, Virgin, Disney and Walkers. These films accumulated millions of views online and picked up several awards, including a Cannes Lion. As a Creative and a Director, I've made films for Iceland, Social Bite and Sequaderma, as well as an original series called Pillow Talk and several unbranded documentaries. In 2016 I became Head of Production at Jungle Creations and oversaw all of the branded films from pitch to delivery. I ensured clients including Walkers, Badoo and Cadbury were delivered innovative, shareable content with the highest production values. Our team was nominated as 'Branded Content Team of the Year' by the Drum. In 2018 I took on a new challenge and cycled from Bristol to Bangkok in partnership with the nonprofit kindness.org. My photography and writing about this trip can be found on intandemstories.com. If you're interested in collaborating, feel free to get in touch. From generating ideas and writing treatments to producing, photography and directing, I love a new challenge. . . the more imaginative the better.
Work history
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    Content CreatorKindness.org
     - Central AsiaFull Time
    I cycled from the UK to Thailand telling stories about kindness around the globe. I was commissioned to make content for kindness.org after pitching this original idea to them. You can read more about this project on www.intandemstories.com
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    Head of ProductionJungle Creations
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    I oversaw the merge of Action Productions into Jungle Creations, expanding the production team to manage the increasing workflow. I managed all original branded content as well as directing and producing when time allowed. Our team was nominated ‘Branded Content Team of the Year’ by The Drum and our campaign for Yoti was nominated for a Cannes Silver Lion.
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Skills
  • Production
  • Production Management
  • TV Production
  • Short Films
  • Film Production
  • Advertising Production
  • Creative Direction
  • Client Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Copywriting
Education
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    MA First Class Honours Digital DocumentaryUniversity of Sussex
     - Brighton, United Kingdom
    MA Digital Documentary Filmmaking – Distinction Awarded a full scholarship based on academic merit.
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    Goldsmiths, University of London logo
    BA First Class Honours English Literature and Creative WritingGoldsmiths, University of London
     - London, United Kingdom
    Awarded a partial scholarship based on academic merit.