Ruben Russo
- Actor
- Editor
- Producer
Ruben Russo was born in Centurion, South Africa. His mother Riana is of South African decent, and his father Daniel is of South African/Australian decent. At the age of six Ruben Russo immigrated from South Africa to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Since the age of 17 years old, the award-winning Ruben Russo has been working on films as both cast and crew. Including Five Moons of Pluto (2020), The Master Cow (2021), The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay (2022) and A Loud Silence (2022). He has also secured representation with the high regarded agency, Gilchrist Management.
In August of 2023, Ruben Russo co-developed, co-produced, edited and colored his debut short film as lead actor Arlo, in 'Arlo and The Sea'. The success of the film has since garnered Russo numerous awards including, Best Actor (Actors Award, London Indie Film Festival, Golden Film Award, Alternate Film Festival, Top Indie Film Awards), Producer (Smart Fone Flick Festival, London Indie Film Festival) and best Poster (Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival). He has furthermore worked on numerous graphic designs, animation and commissioned photography and art projects.
Prior to it's festival run, 'Arlo and the Sea' Ruben Russo promoted the film in media publications such as The Grue Rume Show, The Pop-Culturalist and Supanova. In the early months of 2024, Russo wrote his debut coming-of-age screenplay, 'All of Us at River's End' which completed post production as he was filming on latest project, 'A Little Strange' (Directed by Kieton Beilby). 'All of Us at River's End' and 'A Little Strange' are set to enter into festivals in the late months of 2024.
Since the age of 17 years old, the award-winning Ruben Russo has been working on films as both cast and crew. Including Five Moons of Pluto (2020), The Master Cow (2021), The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay (2022) and A Loud Silence (2022). He has also secured representation with the high regarded agency, Gilchrist Management.
In August of 2023, Ruben Russo co-developed, co-produced, edited and colored his debut short film as lead actor Arlo, in 'Arlo and The Sea'. The success of the film has since garnered Russo numerous awards including, Best Actor (Actors Award, London Indie Film Festival, Golden Film Award, Alternate Film Festival, Top Indie Film Awards), Producer (Smart Fone Flick Festival, London Indie Film Festival) and best Poster (Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival). He has furthermore worked on numerous graphic designs, animation and commissioned photography and art projects.
Prior to it's festival run, 'Arlo and the Sea' Ruben Russo promoted the film in media publications such as The Grue Rume Show, The Pop-Culturalist and Supanova. In the early months of 2024, Russo wrote his debut coming-of-age screenplay, 'All of Us at River's End' which completed post production as he was filming on latest project, 'A Little Strange' (Directed by Kieton Beilby). 'All of Us at River's End' and 'A Little Strange' are set to enter into festivals in the late months of 2024.
