RUURD M. FENENGA – was “born into” and raised in the film industry in The Netherlands. His father, Ruurd M. Fenenga, Sr. , a cinematographer, producer and director, was his first mentor.
By an opportune chance at the age of twenty-one, Ruurd went to Los Angeles and began working as a 1st assistant-cameraman.
Worked on features like “The Hidden” and the tv-series of “Twin Peaks” (1990). He was able to work with such well-known cinematographers as Stuart Dryburgh, A.S.C., N.Z.C.S., ("Boardwalk Empire", "The Piano"), Jim Weisiger, V.F., ("Titanic"), and gained vast experience assisting on more than thirty-five feature films. Ruurd also worked on music videos with Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and MC Hammer ("U Can't Touch This"). Assisted Sam Bayer on music video’s. To name a few; The Cranberries, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins.
As a cinematographer, Ruurd worked on a short film, "Pennyweight", which won a total of six prizes at various film festivals across the United States, and was also listed to be nominated for an Academy Award. He also worked on a feature film, "Paradise", with film stars Dee Wallace Stone ("E.T."), Barbara Carrera ("Never Say Never Again") and Timothy Bottoms ("The Last Picture Show").
Besides films, Ruurd’s experience has included commercials, corporate videos and current affairs programs in The Netherlands. Commercials include the "Nike" commercials: "Nike Federation", "Nike PO 3", and "Nike PO 3" trailer, all shot in various locations in Barcelona, Madrid and Blackburn (UK). These commercials featured soccer stars Ronaldinho, Rooney, Ronaldo and van Nistelrooij.
Corporate videos on which Ruurd has worked include "Friesland Bank", working with well-known Dutch director Henk van Mierlo. More of Ruurd’s professional experience includes working as an ENG cameraman for the various Dutch current affairs programs such as "1 - Vandaag".
Recently, he lensed the corporate film, "Imaging Technology -- Girl with a Pearl Earring", for Canon / Océ Worldwide, which will be shown at fairs in New York, Tokyo, Paris and Shanghai. In addition to these projects, Ruurd worked with BAFTA winner and multi-Webby award winning director Martin Percy to work on the 2nd unit of "Mercy and Justice".
Ruurd loves to share his rich experience as a filmmaker, and teaches at various institutes and schools. He also instructs one-on-one workshops in composition, lighting, and with still photographers. A former (21 year old) student of Ruurd, asked him if he wanted to shoot his first feature film, "Schaduwspel".
Ruurd shot the film, did the color grading for this project, and used his own camera, lighting, grip and audio equipment.
This film won the "Winnaar: Tiliander - Den Boogaard Cultuurprijs 2014" award. After completing the feature film, Ruurd stated, "It was one of the most wonderful and fun projects I have worked on!"
In 2019 he attended the Cinematography in Progress in Brussels and spoke to many fellow cinematographers / teachers, who attended the conference from all over the world.
Recently he got invited by the Royal Television Society in London, to be one of the exhibitors at the RTS Futures Career Affair 2020 attended by 1400 students, where he exposed his large diversity of Masterclasses and Workshops.
As a reflection of his enthusiasm and dedication, cinematography encompasses much more than Ruurd’s passion, art and vocation; it is his way of seeing, moving through the world -- his entire way of being.
Contact information
E-mail: ruurd@workshoplighting.com
Cell phone: +31(0) 6 25 04 29 62
By an opportune chance at the age of twenty-one, Ruurd went to Los Angeles and began working as a 1st assistant-cameraman.
Worked on features like “The Hidden” and the tv-series of “Twin Peaks” (1990). He was able to work with such well-known cinematographers as Stuart Dryburgh, A.S.C., N.Z.C.S., ("Boardwalk Empire", "The Piano"), Jim Weisiger, V.F., ("Titanic"), and gained vast experience assisting on more than thirty-five feature films. Ruurd also worked on music videos with Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and MC Hammer ("U Can't Touch This"). Assisted Sam Bayer on music video’s. To name a few; The Cranberries, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins.
As a cinematographer, Ruurd worked on a short film, "Pennyweight", which won a total of six prizes at various film festivals across the United States, and was also listed to be nominated for an Academy Award. He also worked on a feature film, "Paradise", with film stars Dee Wallace Stone ("E.T."), Barbara Carrera ("Never Say Never Again") and Timothy Bottoms ("The Last Picture Show").
Besides films, Ruurd’s experience has included commercials, corporate videos and current affairs programs in The Netherlands. Commercials include the "Nike" commercials: "Nike Federation", "Nike PO 3", and "Nike PO 3" trailer, all shot in various locations in Barcelona, Madrid and Blackburn (UK). These commercials featured soccer stars Ronaldinho, Rooney, Ronaldo and van Nistelrooij.
Corporate videos on which Ruurd has worked include "Friesland Bank", working with well-known Dutch director Henk van Mierlo. More of Ruurd’s professional experience includes working as an ENG cameraman for the various Dutch current affairs programs such as "1 - Vandaag".
Recently, he lensed the corporate film, "Imaging Technology -- Girl with a Pearl Earring", for Canon / Océ Worldwide, which will be shown at fairs in New York, Tokyo, Paris and Shanghai. In addition to these projects, Ruurd worked with BAFTA winner and multi-Webby award winning director Martin Percy to work on the 2nd unit of "Mercy and Justice".
Ruurd loves to share his rich experience as a filmmaker, and teaches at various institutes and schools. He also instructs one-on-one workshops in composition, lighting, and with still photographers. A former (21 year old) student of Ruurd, asked him if he wanted to shoot his first feature film, "Schaduwspel".
Ruurd shot the film, did the color grading for this project, and used his own camera, lighting, grip and audio equipment.
This film won the "Winnaar: Tiliander - Den Boogaard Cultuurprijs 2014" award. After completing the feature film, Ruurd stated, "It was one of the most wonderful and fun projects I have worked on!"
In 2019 he attended the Cinematography in Progress in Brussels and spoke to many fellow cinematographers / teachers, who attended the conference from all over the world.
Recently he got invited by the Royal Television Society in London, to be one of the exhibitors at the RTS Futures Career Affair 2020 attended by 1400 students, where he exposed his large diversity of Masterclasses and Workshops.
As a reflection of his enthusiasm and dedication, cinematography encompasses much more than Ruurd’s passion, art and vocation; it is his way of seeing, moving through the world -- his entire way of being.
Contact information
E-mail: ruurd@workshoplighting.com
Cell phone: +31(0) 6 25 04 29 62
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