Director bio:
Stephen Rutterford is a British born Visual Artist based in Brooklyn, NY.
He is the Director and Producer of independent feature film “Finding Ophelia”
Starring Jimmy levar and Christina Chu.
Rutterford’s background is in advertising. He is the founder of
ShadowRunner industries, a hybrid Creative Direction & Film Production agency.
Previously he was Partner and Executive Creative Director at The Brooklyn Brothers NYC.
Voted Gold at Advertising Age's Small agency of the year.
During his career Rutterford has trained under Sir John Hegarty and Sir Charles Saatchi. Working on over 160 brands including; Levi's, Xbox, T-mobile, Johnnie Walker, Rémy Martin and Coca Cola.
And has collaborated with artists including Pharrell Williams, Talib Kweli, Astronautica, Shepard Fairey, Faile, D*Face and Michel Gondry.
"Advertising has been my film school. I've had the privilege of learning by watching the best in the business."
Rutterford has directed music videos for Black Asteroid, Fashawn, The IZM,
Just Process (feat. Joannie Jimenez ) and Chris Stylez.
His debut short film ”Back Page Ripper” garnered over 23 official selections at film festivals Worldwide. Including Winner of The LA indie Film festival for best short film.
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