chris®oss is a writer and director based in the UK. He strives to tell soulful stories that are warm, and filled with everyday magic - stories that allow people to see themselves reflected in a fond light, no matter their circumstances.
In 2025 he founded After School Club, a production company focused on making narrative works with radical tenderness. In summer 2025 chris®oss wrote, directed, co-edited and produced the short film Our Kingdom which premiered at Bafta, Academy Award, and European Film Award-qualifying 72nd International Short Film Festival Oberhausen. It’s currently on the festival circuit. Next Stop: São Paulo International Short Film Festival
Our Kingdom been also longlisted for Best Short Film - On The Cusp at 1.4 Awards, and Silver winner for Best Edit at Creative Circle Awards.
OUR KINGDOM. Short Film. Runtime 08.38
On a long summer’s afternoon neighbours Becky and Jake offer each other
a safe haven from life at home — and a promise.
Written and Directed by Chris Ross
Cinematography by Linda Wu
Edited by Tom Boucher and Chris Ross
Produced by After School Club
He’s now currently in
pre-production on his next short Chicken (shooting this year) and in development on two feature films.
He also directs commercials.
BIG GIVE - REROOTED ft JORDAN STEPHENS
Written and Directed by Chris Ross
Cinematography by Linda Wu
Edited by Tom Boucher and Chris Ross
Produced by StudioBlueGreen
BIG GIVE - REROOTED ft JORDAN STEPHENS (TEASER)
For over a decade Chris Ross has also worked as a Creative Director and writer in the advertising industry. He’s led teams in London, New York, Berlin, Brussels and across Asia. His work including for Oxfam, Zalando, Fielmann, WhatsApp, Adidas, Childline, Axa, Red Nose Day, NatWest, Ballantine’s and Plan has won over 100 awards including 8 Cannes Lions of Creativity and 5 D&AD pencils.
OXFAM - THE HEIST NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT.
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Tom Green
Produced by Stink
ZALANDO - JOY IS OURS.
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Savannah Leaf
Photographed by Geordie Wood
Produced by Academy Films and Sterntag
A LIFE OF LIBERTY - SHORT FILM FOR ZALANDO.
Co-written by Chris Ross
Directed by Vincent Haycock
Produced by BWGTBLD
WHATSAPP - ODYESSY
Co-written by Chris Ross
Directed by Nino & Rodrigo
Produced by Partizan
FIELMANN - PERSPECTIVES.
Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Johanna Nordahl
Produced by Anorak Film
ADIDAS - THE KING
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Naghmeh Pour
Produced by new-land.tv
AXA - MAKE TIME FOR ME-TIME
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Zhang + Knight
Produced by Birth.TV
CHILDLINE - THINGS GUYS DON’T TALK ABOUT.
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Luke and Joseph
Produced by Somesuch
CHILDLINE - UNDERSTAND ME.
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Taichi Kimura
Produced by Caviar
BLINDMETERS - PARENTS OF ROAD VICTIMS
Wrriten and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Cinematography by Edgar Dubrovskiy
Produced by Latcho Drom
BALLANTINE’S - NONSTOP’S BREAKING GRAVITY.
Written and Art Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by William Williamson
Produced by Archer’s Mark
PLAN INTERNATIONAL - CHANGE THE STORY.
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Lucy Tcherniak
Produced by RadicalMedia
On a long summer’s afternoon neighbours Becky and Jake offer each other
a safe haven from life at home — and a promise.
Written and Directed by Chris Ross
Cinematography by Linda Wu
Edited by Tom Boucher and Chris Ross
Produced by After School Club
Written and Directed by Chris Ross
Cinematography by Linda Wu
Edited by Tom Boucher and Chris Ross
Produced by StudioBlueGreen
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Tom Green
Produced by Stink
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Savannah Leaf
Photographed by Geordie Wood
Produced by Academy Films and Sterntag
Co-written by Chris Ross
Directed by Vincent Haycock
Produced by BWGTBLD
Co-written by Chris Ross
Directed by Nino & Rodrigo
Produced by Partizan
Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Johanna Nordahl
Produced by Anorak Film
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Naghmeh Pour
Produced by new-land.tv
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Zhang + Knight
Produced by Birth.TV
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Luke and Joseph
Produced by Somesuch
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Taichi Kimura
Produced by Caviar
Wrriten and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Cinematography by Edgar Dubrovskiy
Produced by Latcho Drom
Written and Art Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by William Williamson
Produced by Archer’s Mark
Written and Creative Directed by Chris Ross
Directed by Lucy Tcherniak
Produced by RadicalMedia