About

Known credits:
6
Birthday:
1983-11-28
Place of birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Website:
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Ian Samuels

Overview

Ian Samuels is an American film director and writer known for his work in the young adult genre. He directed the Netflix original film Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story. Samuels has also directed short films such as Myrna the Monster (2015), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His work often explores themes of identity and self-acceptance.

Known for

Directing
2021 The Map of Tiny Perfect Things Directing Director 66
Fair
2018 Sierra Burgess Is a Loser Directing Director 62
Fair
2015 Myrna the Monster Directing Director 59
Average
2014 Caterwaul Directing Director N/A
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2011 The Eyes and the Ice Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2015 Myrna the Monster Writing Writer 59
Average