
Directing
Controlling the film’s artistic and dramatic aspects with guidance and vision

VFX Supervision
Achieving the creative aims of the director through a myriad of visual effects and CG techniques

CG Supervision
Design and implementation of the technical and artistic pipeline of a production

Look Development
Working closely with the Directors, VFX Supervisors and Art Director to guide the development of final looks in the film

THE BLUES CRAB
A multiple Award Winning independent short film produced with a remote crew of over 60 artists, contributing from 15 countries around the world.
Ari Rubenstein
Director, VFX Supervisor, Producer
An old gnarled crab tells his story of loss and sorrow, hoping to save a couple young crabs from the life of blues he’s led
THE BLUES CRAB
A multiple Award Winning independent short film produced with a remote crew of over 60 artists, contributing from 15 countries around the world.
Ari Rubenstein
Director, VFX Supervisor, Producer
An old gnarled crab tells his story of loss and sorrow, hoping to save a couple young crabs from the life of blues he’s led

SMALL BLUE SHADOW
My second independently produced short film, currently in production
Ari Rubenstein
Director, VFX Supervisor, Producer
Feeling trapped and restless, a Manhattan professional dreams of escaping the urban rat race
SMALL BLUE SHADOW
My second independently produced short film, currently in production
Ari Rubenstein
Director, VFX Supervisor, Producer
Feeling trapped and restless, a Manhattan professional dreams of escaping the urban rat race
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