Sam Iwata Aka Liu

Writer-director at 38pro film Ltd.
Director and Screenwriter

Shanghai, China

Member Since:
March 2021

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About Sam

Sam is a multi-festival award-winning writer-director in Film & Commercial based in Shanghai, China, a former M&C Saatchi Shanghai Head of TV department and In-House Director from 2010 to 2019. Founder of 38pro Film Ltd., as Writer-Director until now.

With over 20 years of experience within the commercial market in China and Japan for both international, local clients for, experiences to include working with celebrities across the globe such as Cindy Crawford, Nicole Kidman, Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Manny Pacquiao, Kimura Takuya, Maggie Cheung, Gao Yuen Yuen, Yang Mi, Zhou Xun, Zhang Zi Yi, Hu Ge and so forth.

In 2021, Sam adapted himself to the movie industry, targeting becoming a successful, recognized storyteller while projecting compelling visuals toward the audience with mind-blowing creative works of art to come.

IMDb: imdb.me/sam

Gender:
Male

Height:
5' 8"

Weight:
158

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Bald

Hair color:
Black

Eyes:
Black

Ethnicity:
Asian

Badges

Photos

WorldFest Houston International Film Festival - Platinum Remi Award

An unexpected surprise from Houston, Texas.

Videos

SOUND OF SEKHMET - Official Concept Teaser

Short Film - METEMPSYCHOSIS - Official Trailer

Loglines

METEMPSYCHOSES - THE ECLIPSED DESTINY (Feature) Budget: $10M - $30M | Thriller ⋄ Mystery A haunted detective learns about the true nature of his own identity as he delves deeper into an actress's haunted nightmares, which lead him into jeopardy, endangering their lives.
BREAKING FREE - TWO WORLDS, ONE HEART (Feature) Budget: $10M - $30M | Sports ⋄ Drama To live a faithful life, a young Blasian man must have the courage to set his other half FREE even by BREAKING his family tradition and beliefs. - WGAW:2213896 PITCH DECK DEMO > https://www.stage32.com/media/3302173939039477849
SOUND OF SEKHMET (Feature) Budget: $10M - $30M | Thriller ⋄ Crime A haunted detective races against time to unearth a lethal music score before it triggers catastrophic chaos. Official Concept Teaser: https://www.stage32.com/media/...
MELODIES OF THE ABYSS (Short) Budget: $0 - $100K | Mystery ⋄ Fantasy A desperate musician faces a Faustian choice as time ticks away on a contract for fame.
METEMPSYCHOSIS - NOCTURNAL WHISPERS (Short) Budget: $0 - $100K | Thriller ⋄ Mystery A haunted actress, tormented by recurring nightmares, realizes she's destined to become the next victim. To avert the impending tragedy, she must uncover the secrets of her past, reaching back even before this life. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18352808/

Credits

Filorga Optim-Eye Global Campaign (2021)
Video Director
Metempsychosis (2021)
Short by 38pro Film / Sam Iwata aka Liu (Thriller) Director Logline: An actress who continuously suffers from the same nightmare of a former homicide case, turning out to be the victim in real life.
Aegon THTF Life Insurance -Secret of life (2020)
Video Director
KangShiFu Veggie of Love (2020)
Video Director

Awards

WORLDFEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SCREENPLAY - BREAKING FREE" - PLATINUM AWARD
(2023)
ROME INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST MYSTERY
(2022)
ROME INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
(2022)
SWEET DEMOCRACY FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER SHORT
(2022)
AUBER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST SHORT FILM
(2022)
EdiPlay INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER (MAIN CATALOGUE)
(2022)
BERLIN INDIE FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
SNOW LEOPARD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
FOX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST SCENOGRAPHY
(2022)
FOX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST OPENING CREDITS
(2022)
FOX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST BLACK & WHITE FILM
(2022)
INDIE MOVIES SPARK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST SHORT FILM
(2022)
CINEPLAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER FILM
(2022)
HOLLYWOOD GOLD AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - GOLDEN AWARD EDITING
(2022)
ONIROS FILM AWARDS - NEW YORK - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST MYSTERY
(2022)
ONLY THE BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
ONLY THE BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST FRIST TIME DIRECTOR
(2022)
WORLD FILM CARNIVAL - SINGAPORE - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST DEBUT FILMMAKER
(2022)
TORONTO INDIE FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM- METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
DUBAI INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST ASIAN SHORT FILM
(2022)
MOSCOW RUSSIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
VEGAS MOVIE AWARDS - SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER AWARD OF PRESTIGE
(2022)
PARIS CINEMA AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2021)
KIEZ BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2021)
STOCKHOLM CITY FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - SIMI-FINALIST
(2021)
CHINA ROI FESTIVAL - "JINGDONG618 TV Commercial" - GOLD WINNER
(2018)