Welcome
Sam is a California based photographer, filmmaker and educator. He has built a career focused on connecting with people around the world and sharing their stories.
the work
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Born and raised in the surf and skateboard culture of Santa Cruz, CA, Sam grew up making videos with his friends. He graduated from Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television where he received his BFA in 2011.
Today, he celebrates over a decade in business with his production company Will Call, over 1 million students worldwide in his courses on Udemy and a body of work that shares stories of people doing what they love and making a difference in the world.