Gary Ross
Film director · 4 films (1998–2016)
Gary Ross is a director whose work here spans Pleasantville (1998) to Free State of Jones (2016), across drama and history. The work runs wide — 30% of frames across the 4 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 252 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Gary Ross is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He is best known for writing and directing the fantasy comedy-drama film Pleasantville (1998), the sports drama film Seabiscuit (2003), the dystopian action film The Hunger Games (2012), and the heist comedy film Ocean's 8 (2018).
Born 3 November 1956 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Directing style
Gary Ross anchors his historical and dramatic narratives in a grounded, observer-level perspective, relying heavily on eye-level camera angles and medium-to-wide framing. He frequently utilizes shallow depth of field to isolate characters against naturalistic exterior backdrops lit by the sun, channeling moods of tension and isolation. His visual palette leans toward cool, desaturated color grades and stark black-and-white tones, punctuated by a recurring color scheme of muted, earthy greens, deep charcoal grays, and sharp, contrasting crimson reds.
Films directed by Gary Ross
About Gary Ross
When was Gary Ross born?
Gary Ross was born on 3 November 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What films has Gary Ross directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Pleasantville (1998), Seabiscuit (2003), The Hunger Games (2012) and Free State of Jones (2016).
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All 252 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Gary Ross — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.