I am an English writer, director working in the UK.

My work can be seen in UK cinemas on NETFLIX (UK & Europe), BBC, Amazon, V.O.D., etc.

My relationship with asian cinema has inspired the short films I have created. My third short film MAD LORD, Samurai of 1000 Deaths is a half hour, samurai period drama staring Gana Bayarsaikhan (Waiting for the Barbarians(2019)), Kristofer Kamiyasu (The Hitmans Wife's Bodyguard (2020). Working with the band ‘STEAK’ on Ripple Music, we conceived and collaborated to create an interconnected body of work, which includes a film, album, comic book and music videos.

My feature length documentary, ‘The Ponds’ played to sold out cinemas across the UK with over 150 screenings across 56 sites and has been nominated for a Screen Award and a National Film Award. The film is now available on NETFLIX (UK & Europe).

In my early years I have been heavily involved in filming music, repped as a music video director and then a freelance director creating content for global artists and labels.

I am currently directing advertising content for London agencies and brands while writing and developing feature and series projects.

SamuelSmithDirector@gmail.com