Ruben Contreras
Hella Dope ™️

SMARTLESS is now on MAX!
This shoot was a massive sprint for two weeks and the process taught me a lot.
Verité shoots are some of the most fulfilling regardless of the subject matter. It’s a practice of being present and connected with the folks around you. Although this project is pure comedy, there’s an improvisational dance between the crew and folks in front of camera to tell the same story. I hit a higher state of existence when everyone on the team doing the same dance in sync with each other.
Watch the result of our teams waltz on (HBO) MAX!
#smartless #documentary #verite #blckandwhite #smartlesspodcast #hbo #max #cinematography #dp

Hot damn! ‘Girls Room’ won best series at Tribeca X. Grateful doesn’t even begin to describe what I’m feeling. 2019 came with a lot of challenges for @tiffanyjenellej and I as a team. For me, ‘Girls Room’ is a result of perseverance. Thank you to the team who supported collaborated with us. The quality of the product means nothing if the time on set isn’t genuine. The whole Girls Room team carried the project close to their hearts and it shows. •
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#cinematography #directorofphotography#cinematographer #dop #rentalmagazine #portbox #lensculture #photocinematica #midnightdreaming #filmmaking #fatalframe #aintbad #we_lookmag #ig_onstandby #artclassified #dove #girlsroom #tribeca #digitalseries #webseries #tribecax

“The Beauty of Blackness” is the first project of mine that’s been distributed this widely and has gotten this much love.So many folks have reached out and told me they’ve watched it and, no bullshit, thats an amazing feeling. Having folks take the time to watch something I had a part in making is the greatest compliment. Y’all are amazing.
TBoB is a Tribeca X finalist and recently won a CLIO award
Update: Tribeca X Award Winner!!
Streaming on HBOMax
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#cinematography #directorofphotography#cinematographer #dop #rentalmagazine #portbox #lensculture #photocinematica #midnightdreaming #filmmaking #fatalframe #aintbad #we_lookmag #ig_onstandby #artclassified #documentary #docfilm #tribeca #clio

Mal de Débarquement - Photo Series
Mumford & Sons: The House Band is premiering at Tribeca 2026. We spent 2 weeks on tour with M&S living on vintage train cars. The experience was special and also very difficult. Huge thanks to the crew who were amazing on the job and off.
Putting together “Mal de Débarquement” was a cathartic process that goes beyond just chronicling my experience on tour. Link in Bio.

Mal de Débarquement - Photo Series
Mumford & Sons: The House Band is premiering at Tribeca 2026. We spent 2 weeks on tour with M&S living on vintage train cars. The experience was special and also very difficult. Huge thanks to the crew who were amazing on the job and off.
Putting together “Mal de Débarquement” was a cathartic process that goes beyond just chronicling my experience on tour. Link in Bio.

GUESSUSA
Client: @guessusa
Creative Director: @elirusselllinnetz
Director: @ianasbjornsen
Producer: @by.robertodejesus
Gaffer: Anders Asbjornsen @copy_hype_hate
1st AC: Jefri Meintjes
2nd AC: Kate Ruthenbeck @kateruthenbeck
Editor: Ren Morales @r3n.der
Camera Vendor: @standard.camera
Camera: Arri 416 / Canon 10.5-210 zoom
Stock: Kodak 500T

GUESSUSA
Client: @guessusa
Creative Director: @elirusselllinnetz
Director: @ianasbjornsen
Producer: @by.robertodejesus
Gaffer: Anders Asbjornsen @copy_hype_hate
1st AC: Jefri Meintjes
2nd AC: Kate Ruthenbeck @kateruthenbeck
Editor: Ren Morales @r3n.der
Camera Vendor: @standard.camera
Camera: Arri 416 / Canon 10.5-210 zoom
Stock: Kodak 500T

GUESSUSA
Client: @guessusa
Creative Director: @elirusselllinnetz
Director: @ianasbjornsen
Producer: @by.robertodejesus
Gaffer: Anders Asbjornsen @copy_hype_hate
1st AC: Jefri Meintjes
2nd AC: Kate Ruthenbeck @kateruthenbeck
Editor: Ren Morales @r3n.der
Camera Vendor: @standard.camera
Camera: Arri 416 / Canon 10.5-210 zoom
Stock: Kodak 500T

Weathermaker
Director: @kylejarrow
Producer: @ericjamesrobbins
Featuring: @laurentolly #JeffersonMays #AnnetteOtoole
1st AC: @mark.mcfield
Gaffer: @assistantwizard
Key Grip: @imbrandonamaya
Production Designer: @chefgirlsatan
Color: @thescarletrebel

Weathermaker
Director: @kylejarrow
Producer: @ericjamesrobbins
Featuring: @laurentolly #JeffersonMays #AnnetteOtoole
1st AC: @mark.mcfield
Gaffer: @assistantwizard
Key Grip: @imbrandonamaya
Production Designer: @chefgirlsatan
Color: @thescarletrebel

Weathermaker
Director: @kylejarrow
Producer: @ericjamesrobbins
Featuring: @laurentolly #JeffersonMays #AnnetteOtoole
1st AC: @mark.mcfield
Gaffer: @assistantwizard
Key Grip: @imbrandonamaya
Production Designer: @chefgirlsatan
Color: @thescarletrebel

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#portrait #blackandwhite #backyard #sunlight #cinematography #lensculturestreets #mag #candid #candidphotos
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