From a struggling working class family in Philadelphia to Steven Spielberg reading out his name at the Oscars, we speak to Ross Katz about his upbringing and the struggles he faced after dropping out of school, his dealings with depression and lack of finances, all whilst trying to learn his craft to break into the film industry. Ross finally got his break working as a grip on the 1992 Quentin Tarantino American Crime film, Reservoir Dogs, which was named "Greatest Independent Film of all Time" by Empire. Ross then went on to become Ted Hope's assistant before being encouraged to become a producer himself, where he then went on to co-produce two Academy Award Best Picture nominees and was later nominated for an Emmy and BAFTA and even went on to win a Golden Globe for the film 'Taking Chance', which stars American Actor Kevin Bacon. 

Ross talks us through his dealings with self confidence and how he battled the 'inner dialogue' of doubt, before talking us through how he always seemed to have a fire within him that just wouldn't go out and how his inner voice would tell him he just needed to make movies. His visions and belief eventually became reality and we had the absolute pleasure of hearing the outstanding achievements of Ross Katz.

One of our favourite conversations so far, an absolute eye opener for all.  

You can connect with Ross on all social media channels @rosskatz

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