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Samer Studios is a full service motion and still imagery production house, local to Chicago, Tampa, Orlando and Miami, working on broadcast campaigns internationally for clients ranging from the NFL to Kraft.
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I got into this because I believe film is the most powerful storytelling medium there is — and after twenty years in the industry, I still feel that every time I step on set. My approach starts with the script: what does this story need to feel like, and how does the camera help tell it? Dynamic movements, intentional framing, the right glass for the right moment. I own & operate RED, Cooke and Zeiss, run a Movi Pro system, and build teams that punch well above their weight — scalable from a small crew to massive productions, always delivering premium production value without the bloat. Award-winning work made by people who deeply care about the craft and love doing what we do. The incredible energy on set tells you everything you need to know.
AWARDS:
2025 Effie Award via Holdfast - Johnsonville
2024 Communication Arts - Award of Excellence
2023 A.I.R. Diverse Directors Showcase Winner
2023 Graphis Advertising Annual - Gold Medal
2021 Graphis Advertising Annual - Gold Medal
2018 Best of the Best Photography
2018 One Eyeland Awards – Best of Advertising & Self Promotion
2017 Chicago’s Most Influential
2017 One Eyeland Awards – Best of Advertising & Self Promotion
2016 International Photo Awards-War/Conflict
2015 Best of the Best Photography
2014 One Eyeland Awards-Conceptual, Advertising, Self-Promotion, Portrait
2012 Hottest 30 Under 30
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