AVAILABLE Screenplays
GUESTS OF THE EMPEROR
Inspired by actual events, this story follows an American officer, Allied POWs, and courageous Chinese captive who endure harsh conditions in a Japanese-occupied camp in China. Together, they unite to confront their ruthless adversary, a sadistic Japanese American officer.
THE DAY AFTER DISCLOSURE
A journalist's quest for her father exposes a conspiracy to provoke war with extraterrestrials leading to her abduction by aliens then discovers her implanted hybrid child might be humanity’s last hope for survival.
ECHOES FROM BEYOND
After a near-death experience unlocks his psychic abilities, a young man must confront a malevolent supernatural force stalking his soul, unearth a hidden family secret, and discover his true purpose.
THE MAGIC WIKI WIKI TROLLEY
Teens discover first love and battle bullies until a renovated
junkyard trolley reveals itself as a benevolent spirit that unites their
family but divides their community.
EAST WIND (Limited Series)
To save China from self-destruction, a doctor becomes a revolutionary against the corrupt Qing dynasty, even if it means losing everything and everyone he loves. Based on the extraordinary life of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
SUN: Father of the Nation
The epic true story of visionary Dr. Sun Yat-sen who inspired fellow revolutionaries that overthrew the Qing Dynasty to establish a democratic Republic of China.
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Here are some thematic and narrative connections between the screenplays, videos, and Douglas Ross's personal history:
- Several screenplays and videos center on Chinese history and culture. [1-4]
- "Guests of the Emperor" and "Black Hearts," a screenplay and video sample respectively, both depict World War II experiences, specifically focusing on American soldiers and Chinese prisoners in Japanese POW camps. [1, 3]
- The screenplay "East Wind" and the video "Engineering an Empire: China" both explore different aspects of Chinese history. "East Wind" focuses on the revolutionary period leading to the establishment of the Republic of China, while "Engineering an Empire" showcases ancient Chinese engineering achievements. [2, 3]
- "Citizen Wong," a video sample, and "Hawaii's Chinatown" delve into the experiences of Chinese immigrants in America, highlighting themes of prejudice, resilience, and assimilation. [4]
- Ross's personal history reveals a strong connection to China. He is married to a Chinese woman, speaks Mandarin Chinese, and lived in China for over six years. This personal connection informs and influences my interest in creating content related to Chinese history and culture. [5]
- Ross's career highlights include producing documentaries for various platforms, indicating his experience in bringing historical and cultural narratives to life through visual media. [6]
- His published books, "Paradigm Shift: All Is Connected" and "Prepare & Prosper for Climate Crisis," suggest an interest in exploring themes of interconnectedness and global issues, which could potentially intersect with his screenwriting work. [6]
- The website for Wang-Ross Communications emphasizes "Social impact storytelling with a purpose," suggesting that Ross's creative endeavors are driven by a desire to create meaningful content that addresses important social and cultural issues. [1]
In summary, the thematic and narrative connections between Ross's screenplays, video samples, and personal history demonstrate a consistent focus on Chinese history, culture, and the experiences of Chinese people both in China and abroad. His personal experiences, professional background, and stated commitment to social impact storytelling all contribute to a cohesive body of work that aims to entertain, inform, and inspire audiences.
CAREER SKILLS
- Proven Producer, Inventive Scriptwriter, Top Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere Pro Editor, ENG/EFP Camera Operator, Director/Lighting (Studio & Field), Mobile Truck/Jumbotron TD Operator, Narrator, Teleprompter.
- High-level leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking productions under deadlines.
- Common sense problem solver using critical thinking, technology and teamwork.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Produced feature documentaries appearing on Netflix, PBS, History Channel, History International Channel, NASA-TV, Hulu, Amazon Video Prime, and iTunes.
- Member of Producers Guild of America, National Capital Chapter since 2009.
- Early Adopters using AI, Blogs, Podcasts, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Cloud, Apple Creativity Apps, Adobe Creative Cloud, & Microsoft Office.
- Published non-fiction books, “Paradigm Shift: All is Connected” and “Prepare & Prosper for Climate Change” available on Amazon Books and Apple iBooks.
- Founded Honolulu Municipal Television at the City & County of Honolulu Mayor's Office creating governmental access programming with large a production crew.
- Established two successful wellness businesses in Montgomery County, MD.
- TESOL Certified to teach Conversational English language at university.
- Speaks Conversational Chinese Mandarin, Go Bag & Passport ready.
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Radio, Television, and Film, 1980 - the University of Texas at Austin
Certification in Final Cut Pro Studio, 2000 - 'Olelo Television - Honolulu, HI
Certification in Chinese Mandarin, 2002 - University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, HI
Certification in English Language Instruction. 2017 - American TESOL Institute, Tampa, FL
LINKS
IMDbPro - https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1432353
IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1432353/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsross007/
PERSONAL
Douglas married Wang Danlu in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China; speaks conversational Mandarin Chinese, and lived in China for over six years. Ross has published several books, including “Paradigm Shift: All Is Connected” and “Prepare & Prosper for Climate Crisis.” He currently writes screenplays, and authors books, and resides in Rockville, Maryland, with his family.