BIO
Based in London, Sam has over nine years’ experience as a 1st AD across scripted television, feature films, commercials, fashion, and music promos.
His television work includes projects for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Comedy Central, and NBC, with recent credits including the BAFTA & EMMY Nominated Series 'Horrible Science'.
Sam has worked on independent films recognised at Edinburgh International Film Festival and Raindance, alongside commercial and fashion campaigns for brands including Nike, GAP, and Skittles. His music promo work includes projects with Jungle, Foals, Raye, and Fontaines D.C.
With over 400 shoot days as a 1st AD, Sam brings a calm, considered approach from pre-production through to production, adapting between different formats, scales, and working styles.
He is a full member of the ADG UK and BECTU, and a regular visiting Tutor on the Assistant Directing & Floor Management Course at the National Film & Television School (NFTS) in Beaconsfield.
+ Emergency first aid at work level 3 (VTQ) Certificate.pdf
+ 1st Option H&S Passport Certificate.pdf
+ The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film & TV Online Safety Passport Course Certificate.pdf
+ Tackling Harassment & Bullying At Work Certificate.pdf
EXPERIENCED WORKING WITH
SPECIALIST PERSONNEL
Intimacy Coordinators, Stunt Coordinators, Stunt Performers, Dance Choreographers, Armorers, Steadicam Operators, Water Safety Teams, Drone Operators, Chaperones, VFX & SFX Supervisors, Puppeteers & Animal Wranglers,
SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT
Low Loaders, Tracking Vehicles, Techno Cranes, Motion Control, Wire Rigs, Underwater Housing, 16mm & 35mm Film.
ANIMALS
Horses, Dogs, Macaques & Snakes.
VFX
Green/Blue Screen & Crowd Replacement.
SFX
Pyrotechnics, Fire & Rain FX, Smoke, Squibs, Firearms, Weaponry & Blanks.
MISC
Remote Director, High Profile Talent, Large Crowds, Underwater Filming, Complex One-Shot Scenes, Car Chase Sequences, Boat Filming, Night Shoots and Multinational Shoots.
BUDGET BANDS
Feature Film
Band: C1
£2.5m<£5m
Television
Band: 2B
£850k<£2.0m per hour
SOFTWARES
Movie Magic Scheduling 6 & Final Draft 10
COUNTRIES WORKED IN
The UK & The Republic of Ireland, Italy, Barbados and the United States of America.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN
BBC Working with Children Awareness Training
(Valid Till July 2024)
DBS CHECKED
(Sep 2022)
MEMBERSHIPS
WORK BROADCASTED ON TV CHANNELS
WORK SELECTED AT FESTIVALS
VISITING TUTOR
Sam is a regular visiting tutor for students on the
'Assistant Directing & Floor Management Course' at
the National Film & Television School in Beaconsfield.
AGENCY
Represented by Loop Talent
Contact Matt Clinch for all work enquires:
matt@looptalent.co.uk
+44 203 488 6599
www.looptalent.co.uk
