about sam

Hi, I’m Sam.

I’m a New York based writer, producer, and film programmer focused on developing projects while also building the spaces they can exist in.

Between writing and producing, I am most interested in independent storytelling that highlights emerging filmmakers and offbeat characters.

Born and raised in Syracuse, I continue to give back to my roots as founder of Emery Cinema, a monthly film series dedicated to presenting independent programming on analog formats to Upstate audiences.

Through these outlets, I am committed to expanding access to cinema without sanding down what makes it specific & personal.