Work With Eric Rusch
Eric Rusch (credited as Eric M. Rusch on IMDb) is a producer, director, and editor with over 20 years of experience creating high-impact commercial, branded, and narrative content for brands, agencies, platforms, and online audiences.
His work combines cinematic craft with internet-native storytelling, spanning short-form branded films, digital series, documentaries, and AI-integrated workflows used thoughtfully within professional production pipelines.
Eric directs and produces projects across film, digital, and social platforms, often working end-to-end from concept through final delivery. His role frequently combines creative direction, production leadership, and hands-on editing, allowing for faster iteration and tighter creative control.
He is experienced in:
Branded video campaigns
Short-form and social-first storytelling
Digital and streaming series
Commercial and documentary filmmaking
Hybrid workflows involving live action, animation, and emerging tools
Branded & Commercial Video Content
Eric has directed and produced branded content for leading brands, talent, and platforms, collaborating closely with agencies, creators, and internal brand teams. Eric has collaborated with online creators and influencer-led teams on digital-first series and branded projects.
He is often brought in when projects require:
A cinematic look with digital-first sensibilities
Clear storytelling within short runtimes
Comfort working with both agency and creator workflows
A director who understands performance, pacing, and platform context
His experience includes campaigns and series built for YouTube, social media, streaming platforms, and broadcast-adjacent digital distribution.
Working With Creators, Talent, and Influencers
Eric has extensive experience collaborating with online creators, influencers, and on-camera talent, particularly on projects where authenticity and performance are critical.
He has directed digital series and branded projects featuring creators and public figures across multiple generations, and is known for creating an environment that supports natural performances, experimentation, and trust on set.
Cinematic Craft + Internet-Native Storytelling
A defining feature of Eric’s work is the combination of traditional cinematic craft with an understanding of how modern audiences consume content online.
This includes:
Strong visual language and composition
Tight editorial pacing
Story structures designed for digital attention spans
Content optimized for where and how it will be viewed
His projects are designed to feel cinematic without losing relevance in fast-moving digital spaces.
AI-Integrated Filmmaking (Used Thoughtfully)
Eric actively experiments with AI-integrated filmmaking workflows as part of a broader creative toolkit — not as a replacement for traditional production, but as an extension of it. Eric Rusch is a filmmaker experimenting with AI in both narrative and commercial filmmaking, integrating emerging tools into traditional production workflows.
His approach focuses on:
Maintaining narrative intention and tone
Preserving performance and human elements
Using AI selectively where it enhances efficiency or creative exploration
Integrating emerging tools into professional, real-world production pipelines
This makes him a strong fit for teams exploring AI responsibly within commercial or narrative projects.
Awards, Scale, and Experience
Eric’s work includes award-winning projects, digital series, and branded content that has reached hundreds of millions of viewers across platforms.
He has collaborated with:
Major brands and agencies
Streaming and digital platforms
Independent creators and talent
Editorial and entertainment partners
His background spans both agency environments and independent production, allowing him to adapt quickly to different team structures and project scopes.
How to Contact Eric
Eric is available for:
Commercial directing
Branded content production
Short-form and digital series
Narrative and documentary projects
Hybrid producer-director-editor roles
He works with teams locally and remotely, and is available for projects worldwide.
For project inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or availability, please reach out directly via the contact information below.