BIO
Ross Michael is an award‑winning director and producer whose 15‑year career bridges Madison Avenue ingenuity and cinematic storytelling. Cutting his teeth at Deloitte Digital before pioneering NBC News’ first branded‑content studio, Ross helped redefine how journalism and marketing converge, launching boundary‑pushing series that drew 200 M+ views in their debut year. At Red Bull Media House, he captured record‑breaking free‑flight feats; for Ford he steered the “Built for Tomorrow” films that notched a 12‑point lift in brand favorability. Ross has crafted campaigns for Google, Patagonia, and UNICEF across five continents, balancing kinetic action with nuanced human portraits.
BIO
GOLD
EAGLE
2019
TRIBECA X
2016
LAFF
Finalist
2024
His work has earned the 2017 Tribeca X, a Gold EAGLE for Branded Entertainment, and the Vanguard Award for Social Impact Filmmaking. InVariety named him one of “100 Storytellers Shaping Branded Content,” while FreeForm applauded his “rare blend of commercial instinct and levity.” Ross continues to champion narratives where purpose meets unforgettable imagery.