Bio
Ben Ruffell is an experienced Cinematographer based between Queenstown New Zealand, Australia and Asia.
Ben Ruffell is an experienced award winning Director of Photography.
He is a full member of the New Zealand Cinematographers Society. NZCS,
and a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society. ACS.
He holds a New Zealand Passport.
He has filmed extensively on a broad range of International Productions.
He is well known for his Automotive Cinematography. Tracking vehicle and Arm Car experience is extensive.
His clients include Toyota, Subaru, Red Bull, BMW, Lexus, Kia, Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Nissan, and Suzuki.
Aerial Cinematography is a specialty, with expertise in both drones and full size helicopters.
Ben is a qualified CAA Part 102 Drone Pilot in Queenstown New Zealand and the co-founder of Queenstown based Drone company Overview.nz. Ben also holds CASA RPA Operator Accreditation in Australia.
Ben is also an accomplished 2nd Unit DP and B-Camera Operator on feature films and television shows.
With over 25 years experience in the camera department, Ben is based between Queenstown New Zealand, Australia and Asia.
Awards
ACS - Silver - Commercials - 'NIO: Winter' 2023 - Director + DP
ACS - Silver - Music Videos - 'Ricki Lee: On my Own' 2023
NZCS - Bronze - Specialised Cinematography - 'Dawn Flight' 2021
NZCS - Gold - Specialised Cinematography - 'Mitsubishi: Ski Lift' 2019
NZCS - Silver - Specialised Cinematography - 'Telunsu' 2019
NZCS - Bronze - Music Videos - 'Kuro Deko: A Ghost in Town' 2018
NZCS - Gold - Specialised Cinematography - 'Flying South' 2016
NZCS - Bronze - Commercials - 'Red Bull: Conquer Highlands' 2016
Spikes Asia - Silver - 'Love from Landrover' 2015 - Director + DP
NZ Effie - Gold - 'Love from Landrover' 2015 - Director + DP