About

Tree9 Films is a Mid-America Emmy®-winning video production company based in St. Louis, Missouri, with work spanning the Midwest and beyond. Founded in 2015 by Chadwell and Ria Ruthsatz, Tree9 was built on the idea that great film production should be both creative and efficient — without gimmicks or inflated costs.

Over the last decade, we’ve partnered with a diverse range of clients, from internationally recognized brands like Yahoo Sports and Hitachi to nonprofits, schools, and local businesses. Our portfolio includes national ad campaigns, Emmy-winning documentaries, high-impact fundraising films, and cinematic content for education, healthcare, financial services, and lifestyle brands.

What sets us apart is our observe + amplify approach: we don’t just tell stories — we uncover what’s unique, authentic, and impactful about our clients, then bring that to life with cinematic quality. Our versatile team can manage every stage of production — from scripting and casting to filming, editing, and post-production — or step in to support wherever you need us most. Whether debuting a campaign in Times Square, creating an emotional gala film, or producing short-form content for social media, we scale to fit every project while delivering results that resonate.

Tree9 is proud to be a woman-owned business with deep Midwest roots and a reputation for creativity, reliability, and impact. We continue to expand our services, building long-term partnerships with agencies, nonprofits, schools, and brands that value powerful, authentic storytelling.