Jonathan Ruggiero

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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!

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

Nominated: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Ensemble, Best Editor, Best Cinematographer, Best Musical Score, Best Makeup, Best VFX, Best SXF, Best Use of Props
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Desert Waves Film Festival Summer Shorts Challenge
Las Vegas, NV

2026

Best Enesemble Cast
Happy Hour

Silver State Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV

2022

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

College

College of Southern Nevada

2021 – 2024

Birth Date

December 8

Current City

Las Vegas, NV

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Company

Desert Dream Media

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Website

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