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About Sam
Storyteller / Traveler / Enthusiast
Sam is a storyteller. Has been since childhood. So he made it his career.
He is now a versatile and experienced video professional, with 12 years of experience producing, directing, shooting, and editing. His career has taken him across 50+ countries and 10+ states, creating content for internationally recognized brands such as Samsung, Philips, AbbVie, Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, Merck, PwC, Olympus, and the U.S. Department of State.
Early in his career, Sam freelanced in the U.S. and Zimbabwe, touching industries like tourism, development, and entertainment. He is proficient with software like Avid Media Composer, Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and a variety of camera systems—from DSLRs to RED and everything in between.
During his agency tenure, Sam honed his ability to solve creative challenges across diverse market sectors. Whether working with Fortune 500 brands, government agencies, or small startups, he brought innovative ideas to life—delivering high-quality content on any timeline and budget. He developed compelling stories, pitched new business, managed budgets, hired and mentored talent, and art-directed motion graphics teams, all while ensuring client visions were met and exceeded.
Producing content for Secretaries of State and the Department of State required adaptability, speed, and a steady hand under pressure. Semper Gumby was the motto. Working from halfway around the world, often jetlagged and at a news-cycle pace, sharpened his ability to deliver high-quality content under demanding conditions. With 50+ countries under his belt and millions of video views across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, Sam thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Known for his calm, competent approach, Sam performs exceptionally well under pressure—whether in front of presidents, cabinet secretaries, global CEOs, or against tight deadlines.
Born to State Department parents, Sam grew up in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Guatemala. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Television and Film Production from Hofstra University, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Now a father and a husband, Sam has even more reasons to feel excited about the world and fresh eagerness to tell its stories.
If you’d like to be in touch with Sam you can reach him at [email protected].
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