Who am I?

Hi, I’m Olivia Jewel Rudd, a multi-faceted creative with a passion for film, fashion, and design. I am currently majoring in film at the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus in directing and a growing interest in production design. At UT Austin, I am developing my craft as a filmmaker, exploring storytelling both behind and in front of the camera.

I aim to fuse my passion for aesthetics with my love of building immersive worlds, creating spaces that feel intentional and emotionally connected to the narrative. To me, thoughtful details, no matter how small, have the power to define an audience’s experience.

Beyond film, I see social media as a powerful intersection between real life and creative expression. I love telling stories through these platforms, experimenting with visuals and narrative to connect ideas and people in new ways. Outside of film, I find joy in writing, which has become both a hobby and another creative outlet I am actively pursuing.

Whether I am directing a scene, designing a set, styling a look, or shaping a story through words, I am happiest when I am creating something that inspires.

While I do have a love for directing and production design, I also have experience in these areas of film:

  • Editing

  • Cinematography

  • Assistant Directing

  • Hair & Makeup

  • Screenwriting

  • Acting

A young woman with curly hair sitting on a bench against a beige stone wall, wearing a graduation dress with a red stole labeled 'Texas' and smiling while making a peace sign.

Photographed by Dominic Gross.

A woman holding a clapperboard standing next to a red sports car with a city skyline in the background.
Two people working with surveying equipment on a brick building exterior. The person in focus is operating a theodolite on a tripod, while another person is assisting or taking notes.
Two women share a laugh while filming outdoors with a professional video camera, standing near a large tree and greenery.
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A woman in a baseball-style shirt with the number 83, standing on a grassy field, surrounded by children sitting on blankets, outdoors with trees in the background.
A woman sitting on the ground with her knees up, looking at her phone and writing on papers, shadow cast on the pavement, next to a gray wall, wearing sunglasses, a black top, and polka dot shorts.
Two women standing in a grassy park, one holding a camera, the other with hands on hips, looking at something in the distance, with trees and parked cars in the background.
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A woman with sunglasses on her head, gold hoop earrings, and jewelry, gently touching the forehead of a young girl with long dark hair, in a room with white walls and a closed door.
Two women stand on a grassy area watching a basketball game at an outdoor court, surrounded by trees and a chain-link fence, with people playing basketball in the background.
Three young women preparing filming equipment on the rooftop of a parking garage in an urban area.
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Four women sitting on a blanket on the grass, smiling and engaging in a conversation, with one woman holding a camera and another pointing.
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A young woman holding a professional video camera and a young man with glasses smiling outdoors in front of green trees.
A makeup artist applying eyeshadow to a woman with long blonde hair and a pink lace dress, while another woman with sunglasses on her head holds a decorative makeup palette with floral patterns.
Smiling woman with sunglasses sitting on a parking garage roof, holding a pen and smartphone, next to a person partially visible on the left.
Group of young people having a picnic on a blanket in a park with trees and houses in the background. Some are sitting on the blanket, others standing around. Items like a camera, watermelon slices, and drinks are on the blanket.
People standing around a red sports car on a rooftop with a city skyline in the background, one person holding a film slate.
A young woman with curly hair and sunglasses on her head is leaning over a table filled with makeup and beauty products, including an eyeshadow palette, brushes, and skincare bottles, in a bright indoor space.

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