Ross Harris: Director, Photographer, and Visual Artist

Ross Harris is an acclaimed filmmaker, photographer, and director based in Oxnard, California. Operating through his creative platform rossangeles.net, Harris has cultivated a reputation as a visionary in the visual arts, particularly within the music and commercial sectors. His career is distinguished by long-standing collaborations with influential artists, notably directing the iconic "Coming Up Roses" and "Miss Misery" music videos for Elliott Smith. His photographic work is equally legendary, having contributed to the cover art for Beck’s Mellow Gold and Odelay, which helped define the visual identity of 1990s alternative culture. Drawing inspiration from outsider art and the textures of everyday life, Ross Harris creates visual stories that are both grounded and surreal. His extensive portfolio includes commercial direction for high-profile clients such as Vans, Givenchy, and Whole Foods, as well as creative projects for Stones Throw Records. His work often explores the intersection of activism and art, as seen in his short-form documentary about Californian musician Cola Boyy. Harris's background in acting, including a childhood role in the comedy classic Airplane!, provides him with a unique perspective on performance and cinematic narrative. Whether shooting documentaries, directing music videos for Sudan Archives, or producing innovative photography, Ross Harris continues to push the boundaries of visual media from his home base in Ventura County.