Russell originally hails from Norfolk, VA and embarked on a laser-focused filmmaking path from a young age. Shortly after graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in film, he moved to Los Angeles where he became the protégé of music video heavyweight Dave Meyers.

In 2018, Russell struck out on his own, and quickly established a reputation for a highly stylized approach, impeccably detailed production design and bringing out the best in top celebrity talent. In 2019, the Fader wrote that Russell was “the next big name in music videos.” While he continues to hone his craft in the music video world, he’s eager to continue building his commercial presence.