Ruth Benfield

Ruth Benfield is a New Zealand-born accomplished singer/songwriter and artist and has worked in the music and film industry for over 26 years. Ruth is the co-founder of Bridge and Acorn Entertainment. Growing up in a musical family, Ruth has always been passionate about the arts. Starting out as an artist at 15, working as an apprentice photographer at 16 and attending the Australasian College of the Arts at 18 - majoring in vocals and guitar and minoring in bass, drums and sound engineering. Ruth was nominated for best female vocalist at 19, has worked as a musician, music director, exhibited her art and is a worship leader in LA. Ruth has worked alongside Angus in the film industry over the last 20 years as a script editor, composer, music supervisor, production designer, artist, graphic designer, marketing manager and producer, and is most passionate about championing artists for film soundtracks. Ruth is the production designer and poster artist for Motorvation (2021), music supervisor, composer (additional music), poster artist and producer for Heaven (2020), music supervisor for Trust (2018), a composer for The Holy Roller (2010), and a composer for Wait Up Harriet (2006).