Filmmaker Portfolio
BIO
~ Director and Script supervisor ~
Ruth’s unique background allows her to direct with a holistic vision, speaking the language of both the crew and the actors with equal fluency. This technical mastery informs a directing style that is deeply character-driven, blending the emotional intimacy and lyrical realism found in the works of Klaus Härö with the vibrant, larger-than-life energy reminiscent of Baz Luhrmann.
Whether she is showrunning a series or directing a feature, she creates an environment where every performance is grounded in truth yet elevated by cinematic flair.
director
Peripeteia
Peripeteia is based on a true story of Nigerian king Ade who was heir to the throne but escaped his responsibility and moved to the United Kingdom leaving behind his wife and son in order to prepare a life for them abroad. After several of years of trying to survive and feeling the loneliness and isolation of being a foreigner in a foreign land, he finally comes to realise the importance of his destiny.
Starring: Mo Odunosi
Directed by Ruth Lauren
Written and Produced by Mo Odunosi
Director of Photography:
Krutik Shah,Aarya Singh
Director
Fagerkullafest
In rural Finland, one man’s bold vision transforms an abandoned pastorate into a sanctuary of faith, music, and community. This becomes the Fagerkullafest—an annual music festival where strangers become friends and faith meets creativity. A story about one man’s vision becoming a collective dream, proving unlikely visions find home when people believe together.
Showrunner: Ruth Lauren
Producer: Jukka Leppilampi
Executive Producer: Fagerkullafest
Program made for Finnish TV
DIRECTOR
Mummola (At Grandma's)
In a world where technology and gadgets of all kind exist, kids no longer learn to develop their creativity through make-believe. Enter a summer at Grandma’s where there are no electronic devices, so Grandma teaches the grandkids how to use their imagination. This is a Finnish kids’ TV-series starring 5 and 7-year old siblings Emilia and Nooa Kuosmanen.
Written and Directed by Ruth Lauren
Starring Raija and Jorma Kallio,
Nooa and Emilia Kuosmanen
Produced by Anneli Kärki, Henrik Kuosmanen
Produced for Finnish TV
Director
Olen Äiti (I am a Mother) - documentary on motherhood
What does it mean to be a mother? This 5-part documentary series examines the lives of a grandmother, adoptive mother, mother in her 40s, foster mother, and a symbolic mother and their challenges, discoveries, and joys of motherhood.
Written and Directed by Ruth Lauren
Produced by Miisu Piipari
Reporter Susanna Suomi
Produced for Finnish TV
DIRECTOR
Music videos
Ruth loves storytelling through visuals and finds especially music videos thrilling. Below are listed some of her work.
CREDITS
OMILLAAN – Jukka & Tove Leppilampi
SIELUNI JANOAA – Jukka Leppilampi
WE ARE CHANGED – Andrew & Alaina Mack
Pic © Sieluni Janoaa
Director
Yours Truly - short film
Yours Truly tells a story about a girl who goes off to college to pursue a career in writing and meet the man of her dreams. Everything appears to go her way expect for the annoying high school acquaintance who stands in the way. However, when things don’t turn out as she expected, she discovers what truly matters.
Written and Directed by Ruth Lauren
Produced by Ruth Lauren
and Andrew McPherson
Starring: Carolena Martin,
Geir Thomassen, Justin D. Clements
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
ERITYISET - season 4
In the fourth season of the award-winning series, helpful Leila, Abe, who dreams of a career as a rapper, sporty Kiira, Lego-loving Simo, a suitor Reino and Peppi, who is returning to school, are all having adventures in the small class. During the season, each of the children faces difficulties, but as usual, they overcome them by relying on each other.
Starring: Rasmus “Rasse” Luoma, Hilla Pöyry, Eevi Salo, Klaara Mattila, Leon Ruokola, Elliot Lange, Ari Joki, Miitta Sorvali, Ylermi Rajamaa, Jenni Kokander
Concept and main scriptwriter:
Hannu Kontturi
Director: Lauri Nurkse
Production: Mediawan Finland
2026 Golden Venla Winner
for best kids' TV-series
Netflix Series
2017 Winner for Best Television Program
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
SYKE (Nurses) - Seasons 16 and 17
“Nurses” follows the professional and personal lives nurses who have very different ways of coping with the challenges of life in the trauma ward. While dealing with the life-and death cases every day, the nurses must also navigate rigid hierarchies, out-of-touch administrators, and surgeons who don’t see the actual people they treat. With determination, strength, and a very black sense of humor, they achieve the weird, challenging, and amazing task of saving lives in a system that sometimes seems designed to do the opposite.
Starring: Lena Meriläinen, Leena Pöysti,
Antti Luusuaniemi, Matti Ristinen
Concept and main scriptwriter: Anne Prokofjeff
Director: Toni Laine, Paula Korva
Production: Yellow Film & TV Finland
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
Dance Brothers
A drama series about two brothers, Roni and Sakari, pursuing their dreams as dancers in Helsinki, who open their own club but face conflicts as artistic visions clash with business realities, threatening their bond.
A Netflix Production
Starring: Roderick Kabanga, Samuel Kujala,
Lauri Lohi and Jeanine Muyima
Directed by Taito Kawata
Written and Produced by Max Malka
Production: Endemol Shine Finland
Netflix Series
Pic © Silva kuusniemi
Pic © Silva kuusniemi
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
Stump
Powerful corporate leaders have inexplicably turned feral and now live in forests where they are being hunted and sold for their crimes against the environment. Loyalties are tested when one of the hunters encounters someone unexpected.
Starring Linda Menlius, Janne Suutarinen,
and Jani Airiainen
Written & Directed by Silva Kuusniemi
Produced by Pitch Film Finland
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Kivisydän (Heart of Stone)
A drama series about two brothers, Roni and Sakari, pursuing their dreams as dancers in Helsinki, who open their own club but face conflicts as artistic visions clash with business realities, threatening their bond.
Written and Directed by Antti Pekki
Produced by Anna Patronen
Starring Hiski Suomela, Ilona Ylänne
1st Assistant Director Ruth Lauren
Director of Photography Mika Pakarinen
best cinematography winner
hawaii film festival
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Sequela
Moments away from being murdered, Amy’s pair of ragtag guardian angels, lock down their tried and true game plan, only to discover circumstances have changed. They must now abandon their initial attempts and think outside of the box to save Amy from certain death
Starring Chauncey Giancola, Jedidiah Carlson
1st Assistant Director Ruth Lauren
Directed by Nathan Tracy
Written by JP Livingston
Produced by 24 Frames Hawaii
My Experience
I am an international film and television professional with over 10 years of experience in directing, producing, writing and supervising a diverse range of network and independent productions. I have a strong work ethic and excel in leadership skills in creative environments. My current focus is working as a script supervisor, producer, and director.