Recognized by the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) as a Rising Star of Cinematography and selected for the ASC Vision Mentorship program, Jordi Ruiz Masó is a cinematographer whose international career spans Spain and the United States.

He earned a BFA in Film and Audiovisual Communication from Barcelona’s Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) before specializing in cinematography at ESCAC (Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya). Since then, he has served as cinematographer on numerous feature films and episodic series across a wide range of genres, collaborating with acclaimed directors, producers, and actors, including Val Kilmer, Angela Bassett, AnnaLynne McCord, Peter Krause, Elisabeth Harnois, and Scout Taylor-Compton.

Among his credits are Captive (Tubi Original), Sweet Navidad (Peacock), A Soldier’s Revenge (Apple TV), and he also contributed to the visual language of the acclaimed television show 9-1-1 (FOX).

Jordi worked his way up through the camera department, and he has been mentored by renowned luminaries such as Mauro Herce, AEC; Fernando Argüelles, ASC, AEC; and John Newby, ASC. He further refined his inspiration and craft through workshops with legendary cinematographers Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC, HSC, and Dante Spinotti, ASC, AIC.

Combining technical precision with emotional intuition, Jordi’s cinematography is driven by storytelling, atmosphere, and the expressive use of light. His work has been recognized with an Emmy® Award for his contribution to a PBS production, as well as numerous accolades for his cinematography, including a Society of Camera Operators award for Room 731 and a Silver Telly Award for Best Cinematography for A Woman Deceived (Prime Video). His work on the multi-award-winning western feature Shooting Star earned him the Best Cinematography award.

Beyond the lens, he is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and supporting the next generation of filmmakers. Jordi is a member of the Spanish Society of Cinematographers (AEC), the International Federation of Cinematographers (IMAGO), the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the Catalan Cinema Academy. Whether photographing intimate dramas, thrillers, or large-scale productions, he seeks to create images that reveal character, elevate the story, and leave a lasting visual impression. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish and is currently based between the United States, Spain, and Hungary, but works globally.