Filmmaking & Creative Direction for Film & Brand ProjectsSam Stewart
Every story has a heartbeat — and my job is to translate that into a cinematic experience.
I’m a director, producer, writer, and sound designer with years of experience crafting short films and branded pieces from concept through final delivery. Whether you need a fully realized narrative, a polished social spot, or a small-scale production executed with heart, I can guide the entire process from idea to screen.
I scale my approach to match the needs of the project:
Small creative pieces: I can direct, shoot, record audio, and edit on my own — ideal for intimate or experimental projects with limited budgets.
Larger-scale productions: I build a full team — DP, gaffer, ACs, sound crew, HMU, production design, etc. — and oversee the entire pipeline so the final film matches the quality of my festival work.
Whether scrappy or cinematic, you’ll get a thoughtful, emotionally grounded film shaped with intention, care, and clarity.
What's included
Creative Development
This includes concept ideation, treatment or pitch deck creation, scriptwriting or script consultation, and building a full moodboard with visual references and tone direction. This phase sets the emotional, stylistic, and narrative foundation for the project before we move into logistics.
Pre-Production
Pre-production covers scheduling, shotlists, production prep, location scouting (or selecting from the options you provide), and casting direction such as reviewing self-tapes, creating shortlists, and providing recommendations. I also handle crew hiring scaled to your budget and project needs, as well as equipment planning for camera, lenses, sound, lighting, and more. For larger productions, select roles will be outsourced to trusted collaborators.
Production
Depending on the scale of the project, production may include directing, cinematography/videography, on-set sound recording, production management, small-crew or full-crew oversight, and performance direction with on-set creative leadership. I can run a streamlined solo set for smaller shoots, or manage a larger team when the scope requires it. For full productions, select roles will be outsourced to ensure the highest quality.
Post-Production
Post includes video editing, sound design, dialogue cleanup using iZotope RX, music integration (either original music or licensed tracks), color correction and grading, titles and lower-thirds, and graphics. You’ll receive final mastered exports in the formats you need. For larger projects, select roles — such as advanced graphics or full post teams — may be outsourced when appropriate.
FAQs
Short films, branded videos, story-driven social content, experimental pieces, visual poems, documentary-style interviews, and narrative commercials.
I do a lot of comedy for my personal projects, but I enjoy working in most genres!
Absolutely. I can create the concept, moodboard, and script, plus guide you through the tone, visual strategy, and storytelling approach.
Pricing varies depending on scope, crew size, shooting days, and post-production needs. Here’s a general guide of the minimum budget needed:
- Solo Creative Piece (1–2 minutes): $800–$1,500
- Small Branded Project (2–4 minutes): $1,500–$4,000
- Narrative Short Film / Full Crew Production: $4,000–$12,000+
It's important to remember that the larger the budget, the better the quality of work will be. It will allow me to bring on other professionals who specialize in certain aspects such as cinematography, editing, color grading, VFX, graphic design, etc. I have experience in all fields of filmmaking, however, I can't be an expert in everything. My specialties lie in directing, producing, music composition, and sound (production and post-production). For larger projects, I simply won't be able to do everything myself!
Example work
Contact for pricing
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Filmmaking & Creative Direction for Film & Brand ProjectsSam Stewart
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Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Google Calendar
iZotope
Microsoft Excel
Creative Director
Filmmaker
Film Producer
Every story has a heartbeat — and my job is to translate that into a cinematic experience.
I’m a director, producer, writer, and sound designer with years of experience crafting short films and branded pieces from concept through final delivery. Whether you need a fully realized narrative, a polished social spot, or a small-scale production executed with heart, I can guide the entire process from idea to screen.
I scale my approach to match the needs of the project:
Small creative pieces: I can direct, shoot, record audio, and edit on my own — ideal for intimate or experimental projects with limited budgets.
Larger-scale productions: I build a full team — DP, gaffer, ACs, sound crew, HMU, production design, etc. — and oversee the entire pipeline so the final film matches the quality of my festival work.
Whether scrappy or cinematic, you’ll get a thoughtful, emotionally grounded film shaped with intention, care, and clarity.
What's included
Creative Development
This includes concept ideation, treatment or pitch deck creation, scriptwriting or script consultation, and building a full moodboard with visual references and tone direction. This phase sets the emotional, stylistic, and narrative foundation for the project before we move into logistics.
Pre-Production
Pre-production covers scheduling, shotlists, production prep, location scouting (or selecting from the options you provide), and casting direction such as reviewing self-tapes, creating shortlists, and providing recommendations. I also handle crew hiring scaled to your budget and project needs, as well as equipment planning for camera, lenses, sound, lighting, and more. For larger productions, select roles will be outsourced to trusted collaborators.
Production
Depending on the scale of the project, production may include directing, cinematography/videography, on-set sound recording, production management, small-crew or full-crew oversight, and performance direction with on-set creative leadership. I can run a streamlined solo set for smaller shoots, or manage a larger team when the scope requires it. For full productions, select roles will be outsourced to ensure the highest quality.
Post-Production
Post includes video editing, sound design, dialogue cleanup using iZotope RX, music integration (either original music or licensed tracks), color correction and grading, titles and lower-thirds, and graphics. You’ll receive final mastered exports in the formats you need. For larger projects, select roles — such as advanced graphics or full post teams — may be outsourced when appropriate.
FAQs
Short films, branded videos, story-driven social content, experimental pieces, visual poems, documentary-style interviews, and narrative commercials.
I do a lot of comedy for my personal projects, but I enjoy working in most genres!
Absolutely. I can create the concept, moodboard, and script, plus guide you through the tone, visual strategy, and storytelling approach.
Pricing varies depending on scope, crew size, shooting days, and post-production needs. Here’s a general guide of the minimum budget needed:
- Solo Creative Piece (1–2 minutes): $800–$1,500
- Small Branded Project (2–4 minutes): $1,500–$4,000
- Narrative Short Film / Full Crew Production: $4,000–$12,000+
It's important to remember that the larger the budget, the better the quality of work will be. It will allow me to bring on other professionals who specialize in certain aspects such as cinematography, editing, color grading, VFX, graphic design, etc. I have experience in all fields of filmmaking, however, I can't be an expert in everything. My specialties lie in directing, producing, music composition, and sound (production and post-production). For larger projects, I simply won't be able to do everything myself!
Example work
Contact for pricing