About Samantha
She spent her first 8 years in the NYC Film Industry before taking her work to Vienna, Austria where she is currently residing. Her work is both narrative and experimental with a strong focus on women’s storytelling.
She is an accomplished filmmaker whose works have screened across international festivals, including her European directing debut of “Tiere” at Filmfestival Kitzbühel in 2020 and for unique audience interactive film presented at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. Her cinematography works have also been featured on Amazon Prime USA.
Involvement in the creative community is key to Samantha, being the co-host of the +1500 persons “Filmmakers Meet-Up Vienna” and initiator of the “Women’s Filmmakers Meet-Up Vienna” branch.
She is currently also exploring fine arts through drawing, painting, printing and play through various materials.
Samantha graduated in 2011 with a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology Film & Animation with concentrations in Cinematography, Directing and Marketing
my goal is to create compelling visuals to tell - your story - collaboration is key
2023 “Puppet Seizure” Short Film " | English
Winner of Best Cinematography | Women’s Comedy Film Festival Atlanta
2020 “Tiere” Short Film | German
European Premiere | Filmfestival Kitzbühel, Austria
2018 “Split” Drama Series (6 Episodes)
Winner Best TV Series | Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival Chicago
Winner Best Drama | Stareable Festival New York
2018 “Joe” Romantic Short 20 Min.
Winner Best Romantic Comedy | TOP Indie Film Awards
Official Selection | Los Angeles International Film Festival
2018 “Nevertheless, She Auditioned” Short 5 Min.
Winner Best Ensemble | Atlanta Comedy Film Festival
Official Selection | Boston Women in Comedy Festival
2018 “Grace” Drama Short 10 Min.
Official Selection | Chelsea Film Festival
2017 "Lou" Drama 10 Min.
Official Selection | Grove Film Festival
2017 "With you for Life" Slice of Life 5 Min.
Winner of Best Comedy | Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival
2016 “Mysteries in NYC" Interactive Film 10 - 15 Min.
Runner up | Tribeca Film Festival, Games & Media Summit
2015 "Sensitive" Comedy Series (7 Episodes)
Winner of Audience Award & Nomination for Best Actor | Brooklyn Web Fest
2015 "59 Days in New York" Musical Drama Series (9 Episodes)
Official Selection | Chain Film Festival
Official Selection | Indie Works
Official Selection | Katra Film Series
2014 "No Method" Comedy, Drama Series (2 Episodes)
Official Selection | Brooklyn Girls Film Fest
2011 "Why Not Drift" Experimental Drama 15 Min.
Honorable Mention | RIT Film Selection
2010 "Untitled: Experimental Short"
Official Selection | George Eastman's 360|365 Film Festival