Ross Clarkson, HKSC, doesn’t just capture images; he crafts visual worlds.

About

Ross Clarkson, HKSC, doesn’t just capture images; he crafts visual worlds. With a 35-year career spanning many feature films, he’s known for evocative lighting and intentional camera movement that serves story and character—whether creating intimate moments of introspection or kinetic action sequences.

An experienced director of photography, camera operator, editor, and accredited Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers member, Ross brings an international production perspective across Australia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, and beyond. He also writes and script-doctors original screenplays, combining creative sensibility with producer-level budgeting and scheduling to deliver commercially viable films.

  • Joined October 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other

Work experience· 13 roles

Action Unit, Camera Operator · John RamboJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Action Unit camera operation (as credited) for the 2026 production.

Director of Photography · Road to Success (TV Pilot)Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Cinematography and (as credited) editorial work for the 2025 TV pilot, contributing to story-led visual style through lighting, composition, and intentional camera movement.

Director of Photography · The Last Kumite (Feature Film)Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo

Director of Photography for the 2024 feature film, delivering cinematic coverage aligned with narrative pacing and action-driven storytelling.

Director of Photography · Hell FireJan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 1 mo
Director of Photography · Bring Him to MeJan 2022 – Jan 2022 · 1 mo
Director of Photography · Father Christmas is BackJan 2020 – Jan 2020 · 1 mo
Director of Photography · Vixen (Feature Film)Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo
Director of Photography · Captured (Feature Film)Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 · 1 mo

Education

High School · Corinda State High2026 – 1979

Certifications and awards

Australia/Hong Kong Driver’s License (Manual Car & Motorbike)2030 – 2026
Underwater Lifesaving Bronze Medallion2030 – 2026
PADI Open Water Diver (No. 87323044)2030 – 2026

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