SAM AMEEN
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
FILMOGRAPHY
NARRATIVE FEATURES
Death Everlasting (2015)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Bruce Mason, Director
Marvin Acuna, Producer
Chez Upshaw (2013)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Bruce Mason, Director
Marvin Acuna, Producer
Girl from the Naked Eye (2012)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Additional)
David Ren, Director
Jason Yee, Producer
The Movie Hero (2003)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Brad Gottfred, Director
Richard Middleton, Producer
Zoe (2001)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Deborah Attoinese, Director
Ram Bergman, Producer
Show & Tell (2000)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Greg Merrit, Director
Jeff Meyer, Producer
Spark (1998)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Garret Williams, Director
Bob Potter, Producer
Charlie’s Ghost Story (1995)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Anthony Edwards, Director
Crystal Sky HBO
The Tin Soldier (1995)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jon Voight, Director
Showtime
The Whispering (1995)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Gregory Gieras, Director
Prodigy Films
EPISODIC NARRATIVE SERIES
Sneakerheads (2019)
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator (All Six Episodes)
Scott Cunningham, Director of Photography
Dave Meyers, Director
Downward Dog (2017)
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator (All Eight Episodes)
Michael Killen, Director
ABC
Unusual Suspects (2015)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Pilot)
Garret Williams, Director
LMNO Productions
The Fosters: Girls United (2014)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (All Five Episodes)
April Winney, Director
ABC Family
The New Normal (2013)
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator (All 22 Episodes)
Carlos Gonzalez, Director of Photography
Ryan Murphy, Creator
ABC
Betas (2013)
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator (All 11 Episodes)
Angel Decca, Director of Photography
Michael Lehman, Director
Amazon
Foolish Heart (1999)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (All Six Episodes)
Ken Finkleman, Director
Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC)
NETWORK SPECIALS
Jay Mohr: American Treasure (2020)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Sam Macaroni, Director
The Squid Farm
Jane The Virgin: Finale Special (2019)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholland & Emily Burton, Directors
Met Hodder
The Goldbergs: An 80’s Rewind (2016)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholland, Director
Met Hodder
Blackish: Bloopish (2015)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Mary O’Brien, Director
Met Hodder
Supernatural: A Very Special Supernatural Special (2014)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Mark Carter, Director
Met Hodder
Pretty Little Liars: WLYTD (2014)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholland, Director
Met Hodder
One Tree Hill: Always and Forever (2012)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholland, Director
Met Hodder
ABC’s Lost Presents: Mysteries of the Universe – The Dharma Initiative (2010)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholland, Director
Met Hodder
DOCUMENTARIES
My Name is Lopez (2021)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes, Directors
The Ebersole Hughes Company
Strip Down Rise Up (2021)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Michele Ohayon, Director & Producer
Echoes of Columbine (2019)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jarrett Melville, Director
Rocket Media
UFC 1 [Ultimate Fighting Championship] (2019)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Additional)
Glynden Kenzie, Director of Photography
Mason Gordon, Director
Tollin Productions
LIGO (2019)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Les Guthman. Director
National Science Foundation, MIT & CalTech
WEVOLVE (2014)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Michele Smawley, Director
Show of Force
S.O.S. State of Security (2011)
Sam Ameen, Co-Director of Photography
Michele Ohayon, Director
Diamond Lane Films
Gold Star Children (2011)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Mitty Griffis Mirrer, Director
Mitty Griffis Mirrer, Producer
DOCUMENTARIES (cont'd)
Ramadi Fan Fest (2007)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
James McQuillan, Director
Bungie Studios
Heavy: The Story of Metal (2006)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Michael Warren, Director
VH1 and 441 Productions
NOVA Science Now (2006)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Mass Extinction Episode)
Julie Cort, Director
Anthony Manupelli and WGBH
Ex Patriots (2003)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Robert Bailey, Director
Armand Hammer Films
Discovering Psychology (2001)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Harlan Reiniger, Director
WGBH
Father’s Love (2000)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Michele Ravin, Director
Matt Dancinger and Loki
Beyond the Mat (1999)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Michael Grady, Director of Photography
Barry Blaustien, Director
Universal Studios and Limeme
Top Secret (1999)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (All Five Episodes)
Bob Wise, Director
Discovery and Film Roos Golden
As Seen by Both Sides (1992)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Mark Biggs, Director
PBS and Ozark Arts Productions
Exxon Valdez (1989)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Mark Morgenstern, Director
Jack Hilton Productions
REALITY SERIES
How to Get the Guy (2006)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (All Six Episodes)
Richard Kim, Director
ABC and Scout Productions
Queen (2007)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Pilot)
David Metzler, Director
Lifetime and Scout Productions
American Soldier (2005)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Two Episodes)
Ethan Protchnik, Director
CMT and County Line
Undetectables (2006)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (All Five Episodes)
James McQuillan, Director
Discovery, Film Oasis and Uncle
COMMERCIALS
Craftmans Tools
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (Branded Doc, All Four Episodes)
Jim Fabio, Director
We Are The Mighty
NBA Finals with Kevin Durant
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Paul Emami, Director
Big Door Productions
U.S. Air Force Airman’s Creed
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Sam Ameen, Director
U.S. Air Force
Air National Guard
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Don Lubby, Director
ANG Creative
Adidas
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Max Yoffee, Director
Big Door
AT&T
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator (Multi-commercial campaign)
Simon Bross, Director
Cortez Brothers
Chrysler Dodge Mopar
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Smadar Hansen, Director
Big Door
Barbie Bike
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Craig Price, Director
Mattel
ProFlowers.com
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Chris Hutchenson, Director
Abbisynian Moon
Disney Club
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholand, Director
Production Factory
Easter Seals: Hire a Vet
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jim Fabio, Director
Sheila Tighe, Producer
Brutal Legend Video Game with Jack Black
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Max Yoffe, Director
Production Factory
Occidental Petroleum
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Sam Ameen, Director
Joel Revoredo, Producer
Pepsi
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator
Theo Van De Sande ASC, Director of Photography
Moving Parts
Pepsi
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator
Jacek Laskus ASC, Director of Photography
Moving Parts
Covered California
Sam Ameen, Camera Operator (Multi-commercial Campaign)
Joe Murray, Director of Photography
Joe Murray, Director
Cortez Brothers
COMMERCIALS (cont'd)
Tower Records
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Craig Price, Director
Diesel FX
Dog Park The Show [promo]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Michael Killen, Director
Animal Studio
George Lopez Show [promo]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholand, Director
Met Hiodder
Ted Danzig PSA: Volunteering
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholland, Director
Met Hodder
Gina Davis PSA: Volunteering
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholand, Director
Met Hodder
Martin Sheen PSA: Fair Trade
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Sam Ameen, Director
Planet Vox
PSA: Join Your Parent Teachers Association
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholand, Director
Met Hodder
PSA: Volunteer
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Mulholand, Director
Met Hodder
MAJOR FRANCHISE DOCUMENTARIES
Destiny [video game] (2014)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jim McQuillan, Director
Bungie Productions
Halo 3 [video game] (2007)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jim McQuillan, Director
Bungie Productions
Halo 2 [video game] (2004)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jim McQuillan, Director
Bungie Productions
Halo [video game] (2001)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jim McQuillan, Director
Bungie Productions
Spiderman (2002)
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Eric Matthies, Director
Eric Matthies Productions
NARRATIVE SHORTS
Wayne Car4Sale
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Steve Pink, Director
YouTube Originals and Shawn Simmons, Producer
Snail
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Deborah Antonaise, Director
Overall Productions
The Portman Delusions
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Jim Fabio, Director
Tru Blue
BB Gun
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Garret Williams, Director
Showtime
The Rise
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Garret Williams, Director
Garret Williams, Producer
The Last Flame
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Uri Zighelboim, Director
Charles Howard, Producer
The Writer
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Leo Bulgarini, Director
Edward Armstrong, Producer
One Way Glass
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Will Conroy, Director
Corn Fed Films
Dropping the Bomb
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Nora Maccoby Director
Kathleen Brown
On an Even Playing Field
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography
Michael Couto, Director
Kathleen Brown, Producer
ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE SECOND UNIT
Two Over Easy [Short]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Amy Vincent ASC, Director of Photography
Stephen Kaye, Director
The Thirst [Feature]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Ray Stella SOC, Director of Photography
Jeremy Casten, Director
Angel’s Crest[Feature]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Cameron Cutler, Director of Photography
Michael Couto, Director
Straight Right [Feature]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Mark Putnam, Director of Photography
David Ebersole, Director
Kate’s Addiction [Feature]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Jeffry Wilkins, Director of Photography
Eric Delabarre, Director
Missing Brandon [Feature]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Jeffry D. Smith, Directory of Photography
Eugene Brady, Director
Home Before Dark [Feature]
Sam Ameen, Director of Photography (2ndUnit)
Brian Heller, Director of Photography
Maureen Foley, Director