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Ross Allen

Ross Allen is a British-born, Vancouver-based commercial director working globally across automotive, sports, healthcare, and lifestyle.

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Production company & representation
Revolver
Production company · US, CA · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
3x Gold Promax UK Award for Euro 2012 Campaign on ITV
Promax UK · 2012 · award
2x Silver Promax UK Award for Euro 2012 Campaign on ITV
Promax UK · 2012 · award
Young Director Award (YDA) Nomination for 'Heartbeat of the Nation'
YDA · award
Selected clients
AudiGarminCanadian Paralympic TeamCanadaHelpsFordITVMcDonald'sRed BullUnder Armour

Bio & background

Ross Allen is a British-born, Vancouver-based commercial director working globally across automotive, sports, healthcare, and lifestyle. With a First Class BA (Honours) in Film and Video from Norwich University of the Arts and over a decade in London and Sydney agencies (Leo Burnett, Taxi, Rethink), Ross transitioned to directing in 2017 and has since built a portfolio spanning major brands. His automotive work includes multiple Audi campaigns (e-tron, A5 Global Launch, Living Progress Stories with Chris Hadfield), Ford Explorer, and Mitsubishi x England Rugby. In sports, he directed Garmin's "We've Got Your Game" golf campaign, TaylorMade "New Dawn," Cleveland, Wilson Staff, and the Canadian Paralympic Team's "Greatness Moves Us" for Paris 2024. Healthcare clients include CanadaHelps ("Heartbeat of the Nation," earning a YDA nomination and Vimeo Staff Pick), Sinai Health, Endeavor Health, and Houston Methodist. His documentary-driven approach merges raw authenticity with conceptual imagery, capturing the human spirit in moments between action and cut. Known as an actors' director, Ross builds worlds with precision while giving talent freedom to explore. Co-founder of GOOD-IDEA production company, he is currently working with Slash (U.S.) and Revolver Films (Canada).

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Awards
  • 3x Gold Promax UK Award for Euro 2012 Campaign on ITV
    Promax UK · 2012
  • 2x Silver Promax UK Award for Euro 2012 Campaign on ITV
    Promax UK · 2012
  • Young Director Award (YDA) Nomination for 'Heartbeat of the Nation'
    YDA
  • Clio Awards Recognition
    Clio Awards
  • Bronze Promax Award for Directing The X Factor Digital Campaign for ITV
Promax
  • Promax UK 2012 Nomination for Best Newcomer
    Promax UK · 2012
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for 'Heartbeat of the Nation'
    Vimeo
  • 1.4 Awards Recognition
    1.4
  • Shiny Awards Recognition
    Shiny Awards
  • Directors Notes Recognition
    Directors Notes
  • Press
    • Revolver Films Welcomes Award-Winning Director Ross Allen
      LBB · 2023
    • Ross Allen Signs with Slash for U.S. Commercial Representation
      SHOTS · 2025
    • Radke Welcomes Director Ross Allen
      LBB · 2021
    • Garmin's Latest Golf Campaign Finds Power in Pursuit, Not Perfection
      LBB
    • How This Production Company Captured the Canadian Paralympic Spirit - Q&A with Ross Allen
      LBB
    • On My Radar: Ross Allen
      SHOTS
    • Ross Allen: Filmmaking Is About Truth; Whether Specific or Universal
      LBB
    • Garmin 'We've Got Your Game' Entry
      1.4