Conversations with Ruben Scott

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ruben Scott.

Hi Ruben, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I began my craft with hands-on industry experience by interning at Mark Wahlberg’s production company in LA; serving as a Second Cameraman filming in Montana; completing paid work on the post-production of an HBO series…

I also graduated the Vancouver Film School and from the British Film Institute Academy filmmakers program. This is where I really found my love for short-form content!

As for now, I direct music videos mostly and try to incorporate story into them as much as I can. Before I went to film school, I thought I was going to direct features, but then I realized I like high turnover of projects. Music videos give me most creative freedom too and you get to work with loads of different musicians! One of the most recent projects I did was a music video to be featured on MTV, that was exciting.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I think that balancing work with life is hard to do, particularly in this industry. For a long time, I just took every project that came my way which was exhausting. Now I feel I’m at the stage where I can pick the projects I want to work on. It’s still exhausting at times though to be honest!!!

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
In general, I believe that even the of smallest changes can have significant and far-reaching consequences. This plays a lot into the music videos I work on.

For example, a small decision made such as choosing a particular camera angle or lighting setup could have a ripple effect on the overall look and feel of the video. This can impact how viewers interpret and engage with the video.

Similarly, the choice of music, lyrics, and visual imagery in a music video can have a big effect on the audience’s emotional response and overall perception of the song and the artist. A carefully crafted music video can create a strong emotional connection with the audience and help to establish the artist’s identity and brand. I spend a lot of time thinking about the small things!

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I actually starting my own production company this year which is really exciting for me. I wanted to do it for a while but stuff kind of just got in the way. It’s lots of fun!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://rubenjscott.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubenscott/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubenj.scott/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-scott-8072a8175/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0OqBrF7zlj8psPSj0hozkA
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12209082/