Ian Samuels

An adept craftsman of the contemporary coming-of-age genre, Ian Samuels was born in 1978 in Washington, D.C., United States. He started actively directing in 2013, specializing in romantic dramas and comedies, making a mark with popular films like "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" and "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things". Though unrecognized by major film festivals, Samuels' work is appreciated for its truthful rendition of the complexities of youth, blending humor and heartbreak in equal measure. From a human perspective, Ian Samuels, with his keen understanding of the adolescent spirit, is a director who truly makes his audience reminisce about their own bittersweet journey of growing up.