Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson is a British writer & director. His 2018 film 'Earthy Encounters' was made through the BFI emerging talent scheme. It was the first short film ever to be shot on the Arri Alexa 65, debuted at Tribeca and played at over 100 festivals. Previously, BFI and Creative England backed 'Billy the Kid' (2015) won Audience Awards at Oscar Qualifying Palm Springs, Aesthetica, Rhodes Island and Boston. His debut short 'Jasmine's Revolution' (2013) premiered at the BFI London Film Festival. He is developing a TV series with the BFI Young Audience Content Fund, alongside features with Matt Orton ('Operation Finale'), Ella Road ('The Phlebotomist') and the producers of 'Free Guy'. He shoots commercially for brands including Vogue, Louis Vuitton and Adidas, frequently collaborating with his photographer brother Tom Johnson. He is represented by Jack Thomas and Patrick Child at Independent.