Ross McElwee is an American documentary filmmaker and cinematographer known for his autobiographical films about his family and personal life, usually interwoven with an episodic journey of some sort. McElwee is a 1970 graduate of Brown University.

filmography as a director

• Bright Leaves (2003)
• Six O'Clock News (1997)
• Time Indefinite (1993)
• Past Imperfect (1991) (TV)
• Something to Do with the Wall (1991)
• Sherman's March (1986)
• Backyard (1984)
• Resident Exile (1981)
• Charleen (1980)
• Space Coast (1979)
• 68 Albany Street (1976)
• 20,000 Missing Persons (1974)