Scott Ross
Tom visits with Scott Ross. Scott is an amazing person whose career in music and in the emerging digital film industry is simply spectacular. His recent book Upstart: The Digital Film Revolution Managing The Unmanageable is available at amazon.
Considered by many as one of the pioneers in digital media, Scott Ross’ career in entertainment and technology has spanned four decades. Most recently he was the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Digital Domain, Inc., one of the largest digital production studios in the motion picture and advertising industries.
During the 70’s Ross toured with numerous bands such as the Miles Davis group and The Allman Brothers Band. In the 80’s Ross was General Manager of Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic, which, under his direction won 5 Oscars. In 1991 Ross was named VP of the LucasArts Entertainment Group, which was comprised of Skywalker Sound, LucasArts Commercial Productions, LucasArts Attractions, Editdroid/Soundroid and ILM.
In addition to the visual effects divisions, Scott launched Digital Domain Films, a feature film production division. The first feature film produced by Ross, was the New Line Cinema release SECONDHAND LIONS which achieved both critical and box office success.
Scott is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (OSCARS); The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (EMMYS) and has spoken extensively about the creative process, content and technology in over 30 countries around the world.
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