Sam is an award-winning and multi-award nominated documentary filmmaker, who has built a reputation for crafting complex, cinematic and impactful documentaries for both the UK and International markets. He is a firm believer in engaging audiences through compelling and immersive storytelling, while also retaining the core values of emotion, nuance ... Read More

Sam is an award-winning and multi-award nominated documentary filmmaker, who has built a reputation for crafting complex, cinematic and impactful documentaries for both the UK and International markets. He is a firm believer in engaging audiences through compelling and immersive storytelling, while also retaining the core values of emotion, nuance and journalism.

His documentaries have achieved record audiences (Jared From Subway) and drawn critical acclaim. Sam is a curious director, motivated to tell perspective-led, thought-provoking human stories. He loves his craft, is a strong and friendly team leader who brings a clear and creative vision and storytelling approach to every project be it at development or production phase.

He is a specialist in directing limited box set series that blend retrospective and unfolding narratives (The Million Pound Shaman Scam, BBC2), working with on-screen talent (The Playboy Bunny Murder, ITV1) and drama documentaries.

Sam wears multiple hats on many of his productions – often directing and exec producing or showrunning simultaneously.

Sam is experienced running large teams, multiple edits, multiple stakeholders and managing crucial commissioner relationships with a calm, professional and collaborative manner.

Sam is passionate about sharing what he has learned over his two decades in the industry and mentoring emerging talent.In addition to his directing work, Sam has built a strong reputation for successfully developing and launching new commissions. He collaborates with independent production companies across all stages of development—from concept and writing to packaging ideas. With a deep understanding of both the US and UK television markets, Sam often serves as a vital bridge between the two, helping to align projects with the expectations and needs of each audience. Read Less