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DirectingIan Samuels
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Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Ian Samuels
Caterwaul
2014
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EDITION NO. 924The Eyes and the Ice
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EDITION NO. 248Little Five
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Filmography
Production & Directing (7)
2021
The Map of Tiny Perfect ThingsDirector
7.1
2018
Sierra Burgess Is a LoserDirector
6.3
2015
Myrna the MonsterDirector
5.3
2015
Myrna the MonsterWriter
5.3
2014
CaterwaulDirector
3.0
2011
The Eyes and the IceDirector
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Little FiveDirector