Jonathan Ruggiero
Director/Writer
Jonathan Ruggiero
Director/Writer
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Company
Desert Dream Media
    Jonathan Ruggiero has nearly a decade of photography experience and an impressive 20-year background in entertainment, business, and visual storytelling.
    In 2022, Jonathan's short film "Happy Hour" won "Best Ensemble Cast" at the Silver State Film Festival, as well as "Best Student Film of Merit" at the Vegas Movie Awards!
    Filmography
    • Director (4 Credits)
      20%2026
      Short
      Bonez N' Gabby2022
      Documentary, Short, Student
      Corey Rocks Vegas2022
      Short, Student
      Happy Hour2022
      Short, Student
    • Writer (3 Credits)
      20%2026
      Short
      Corey Rocks Vegas2022
      Short, Student
      Happy Hour2022
      Short, Student
    • Producer (1 Credit)
      20%2026
      Short
    11 Awards & Selections
    Finalist: Best Thriller Short
    20%
    Los Angeles Fantasy Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    2026
    Winner: Best Actress, Best Musical Score; Nominated: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Ensemble, Best Editor, Best Cinematographer, Best Makeup, Best VFX, Best SXF, Best Use of Props
    20%
    Desert Waves Film Festival Summer Shorts Challenge
    Las Vegas, NV
    2026
    Best Enesemble Cast
    Happy Hour
    Silver State Film Festival
    Las Vegas, NV
    2022
    Official Selection: Best Horror Short, Best Ensemble Cast
    20%
    IndieX Film Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    Winner (Best Student Film of Merit)
    Happy Hour
    Vegas Movie Awards
    Las Vegas, NV
    Honorable Mention (Filmmakers Globe Award, Best Actress)
    Happy Hour
    Las Vegas Independent Film Festival
    Las Vegas, NV
    Semi-Finalist
    Happy Hour
    LA Sun Film Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    Finalist
    Happy Hour
    IndieX Film Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    Nominee
    Happy Hour
    Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    Finalist
    Happy Hour
    Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    Official Selection
    Happy Hour
    Focus International Film Festival
    Las Vegas, NV
    Show All Awards
    Education
    College
    College of Southern Nevada
    2021 – 2024
    Personal Details
    Birth Date
    December 8
    Current City
    Las Vegas, NV
    Contact
    Company
    Desert Dream Media
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