Ross is a renowned British filmmaker of Ukrainian descent, whose cinematic endeavors have garnered widespread acclaim and have been released in over 60 countries worldwide. Born in Brighton, England, Ross pursued a degree in Media Production at the esteemed Bournemouth University, where he honed his craft and developed an impressive understanding of the film industry, particularly in the genres of action and thriller.
Ross's directorial debut, the micro-budget action feature "Ten Dead Men", which he edited and directed, achieved significant commercial success, selling over 40,000 DVD units in the UK alone and being re-released numerous times across various territories. His most recent feature, "I Am Vengeance: Retaliation", boasts an impressive cast, including Stu Bennett (also known as WWE Superstar Wade Barrett),Vinnie Jones, Jessica-Jane Stafford, Mark Griffin, and Jean-Paul Ly, and was released in North America by Saban Films and LionsGate in June 2020, as well as in the UK through Evolutionary Films in July. The film has been released in more than 60 territories and, in February 2023, it became the second most viewed title on Paramount + globally.
Ross has an extensive filmography, with five features as director on wide release and a library of over 40 short films to his name. Some of his notable works include "Pure Vengeance", starring Scott Adkins ("John Wick 4", the "Accident Man", "Undisputed" and "Ninja" franchises),which was selected by film critic Jonathan Ross to be featured on his television series "Stop! Kung Fu", "Salvation", which has screened in official selection at numerous international film festivals, and "Dead Man Walking", starring Bryan Larkin ("Chasing the Dragon", "London Has Fallen", "Dungeons & Dragons").
Ross is a prominent figure on the film festival circuit, regularly attending international film sales markets, including Cannes, Berlin, and the AFM. He has established strong relationships with international film buyers and is a patron of the Fighting Spirit Film Festival, a founder member of the Picturehouse Central cinema, and the Creative Director at Evolutionary Films, where he is responsible for acquisitions and is currently developing and packaging a slate of genre feature projects.
Ross cites Walter Hill, Sam Peckinpah, John Frankenheimer, Luc Besson, and John Woo as key directorial influences, and is married to actress Niffy Boyask.
