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THE SOCIAL LENS
THE SOCIAL LENS

HUGO RUTTEN
CINEMATOGRAPHER
I’m an award-winning cinematographer recognised by the ACS and NZCS, working across narrative, doco and commercial projects.
I’m drawn to emotionally grounded visual storytelling, shaping images through light, movement, and restraint. I value long-term creative relationships, providing a calm, collaborative presence on set, supporting directors and producers in bringing stories to life with care, diligence, and intention.
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In 2021, I founded The Social Lens, a production company with the express goal of creating job opportunities and career pathways for disabled/neurodiverse people in the creative sector.


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