Double the Honor: Tree9 Films Co-Founders Nominated for Mid-America EMMY® Awards

ST. LOUIS - Sept. 23, 2025 - PRLog -- Tree9 Films, a St. Louis video production company, is proud to announce that its co-founders, Chadwell and Ria Ruthsatz, have each been nominated for Mid-America EMMY® Awards for directing. The dual nominations come as Tree9 celebrates its tenth year of filmmaking, marking an extraordinary milestone for the woman-owned, award-winning company.

Chadwell Ruthsatz received his nomination for "Green Girls," the admissions film produced for Nerinx Hall. Directing a cast of high school girls is no small task - but to top it off, Ruthsatz also designed and built a robot to join them on screen. "We're still not sure if the robot was method acting or just malfunctioning," quipped Ruthsatz.

Ria Ruthsatz earned her nomination for "(RE)IMAGINE," created in collaboration with St. Louis Dance Theatre. The film is a celebration of artistry, movement, and vision - developed in just three days and filmed in one. The project highlights Ria's ability to take a concept from script to screen in record time while delivering a film that captures both efficiency and elegance.

"We've always focused on creativity and results, not titles," said co-founder Ria Ruthsatz. "This is a rare and fun chance to be recognized specifically for our directing."

"These nominations reflect the inventive and collaborative filmmaking approach we've brought to Tree9 since the beginning," added Chadwell Ruthsatz.

Tree9 Films has built its reputation by partnering with clients across industries - from nonprofits and schools to nationally recognized brands -and delivering authentic storytelling through commercials, documentaries, and fundraising films.

As the company marks its tenth anniversary, these nominations underscore Tree9's commitment to creative storytelling and its role in elevating St. Louis video production on a national stage.

For more information about Tree9 Films or to discuss how our Mid-America Emmy®-nominated directors can bring your story to screen, visit tree9.com (http://www.tree9.com).