IMPACTFUL STORIES
Below are a few of my favourite projects, head to my credits page for a full list of credits.
I AM A KILLER (Netflix)
Shooting co-producer in seasons 3, 4, and 5, and a shooting PD for season 6 at Transistor Films. The picture on the left is from an interview I shot and directed for an episode in season 5 in a high-security prison, and on the right is a shot of mine from season 4.
An observational series exploring complex legal cases involving violent crimes that I shot and directed for Brinkworth TV.
Accused: Guilty or Innocent? (A&E)
Frog Boys (Netflix Asia)
I am currently working on a new crime series, here is a sneak peek.
Crime Project (Development)
A 2-part retrospective interview and archive-driven two-part true crime/investigative narrative set in Korea that I developed, pitched, and directed with Make Waves Media
About me and my work
I am a Producer/Director (self-shooting) with a strong track record of working on some of the world's most-watched TV for platforms such as Netflix, A&E, HBO, Nat Geo Al Jazeera and Sky. I have extensive experience working in sensitive environments, with potentially vulnerable contributors, alongside law enforcement, investigative journalists and overseas. I am very comfortable working on projects with legal sensitivities, where good judgment is paramount. First and foremost, I feel proud of my work when contributors are proud of their contributions.
But I don't just make serious TV. I have also series-directed an 8-part food and travel series for Channel News Asia and DV-directed shows like C5's Happy Campers as well as shooting producing and directing short-form content for NGOs like WWF.
As an AP and shooting AP, I have worked on series including HBO's true crime series The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors, which won Best Documentary Series at the Asian Academy Awards, and CNA’s historical documentary Marcos: The Man and the Myth, which was part of the award-winning series The Asian Century.
As well as shooting in the US I have shot extensively across Asia and I lived and worked in TV production/development in Singapore for a number of years.
I have also edited and edit-produced dozens of broadcast shows, which I believe has made me a better director.
I started my career working as a camera operator and DIT on Sky's Monkey World and I love all forms of filmmaking. I am very happy working across many roles, so if you need a shooting PD, producer or just some research/development please feel free to get in contact.
Fact Sheet
I graduated from Bournemouth University with a first-class degree in TV production in 2016.
Award Winning
In Search of the Frog Boys, was nominated for Best Direction at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020 and was a winner in the Social Justice category at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2021.
As an AP and shooting AP, I have worked on series including HBO's true crime series The Talwars: Behind Closed Doors which won the Best Documentary Series at the Asian Academy Awards and CNA’s History doc Marcos The Man and the Myth which was part of the award-winning series The Asian Century.
I have edited, edit produced 24 broadcast hours of TV.
My original ideas/pitches have led to 9 hours of broadcast commissions.
Lets Work Together
Whether you have a series that is ready to go or are still in development and research, I would love to hear about your project.
Sam Taylor
Shooting, producing and developing great films.
Contact details
sam@precipice.media
+44 7539600270
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