Sam graduated with an MA in Cinematography from the NFTS in 2009, where he was taught by cinematographers including Brian Tufano BSC, Billy Williams BSC, Sean Bobbitt BSC and Roger Deakins BSC ASC.

Since graduating Sam has worked as a Director of Photography on feature films, TV dramas, commercials and music videos internationally.

Sam was chosen by BAFTA as a ‘Brit to Watch’ in 2011, and was invited to attend an event in LA, promoting emerging British film-making talent. The event was hosted by the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge.

He has shot several award winning short films. One of which, CONNECT, (directed by Samuel Abrahams) was also BAFTA nominated in 2011.

His critically acclaimed feature, IN OUR NAME (theatrically released by Artificial Eye) was officially selected at the BFI London Film Festival 2010 and was nominated for two British Independent Film Awards.