About

BurtRutherford.

Art director, filmmaker, motion designer, and effects maker.

Burt Rutherford, leaning forward with his arms folded and a slight smile.

I make films, identities, titles and motion graphics for entertainment, brands and businesses. That can mean cutting a comedy pilot, building a miniature for Star Trek, or giving a corporate conference its own look.

I’m curious, hands-on and easy to work with. I bring ideas, I listen, and I like figuring things out together. There’s usually a good laugh along the way.

Burt Rutherford directing an actor on the Doritos Cougar commercial in 2009.
Directing / Doritos Cougar / 2009
Burt fabricating the tabletop space-engine miniature.
Making / miniature fabrication
Burt creating practical motion in water above an Ace Hardware bucket while the camera records.
Filming / practical photography
Burt working within the practical fog and lighting setup for The Split.
Effects / on-set integration

Recognition

Awarded work.

Promax Gold Award
Promax GoldTypography / Logo Worlds / 2023
Clio Entertainment Silver Winner, Motion Graphics, 2023
Clio SilverMotion Graphics / Logo Worlds / 2023
Clio Entertainment Silver Award, 2022
Clio Entertainment SilverPicard Season 2 / 2022
Best Editing
Widescreen Festival NomineeCloser / Music Video / 2017

Training.

Joan Scheckel — official website, opens in a new tab
Writing, directing & story developmentFull Filmmaking Labs program, including acting and development.
Judith Weston — official website, opens in a new tab
Directing actors & scene workPerformance-centered work on character, scenes and communication with actors.
Brad Barnes — official website, opens in a new tab
Actor communication & rehearsalPractical scene work and tools for directing performances.

Contact

Drop me a line.

burt@burtimus.com
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