Ian Samuels
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Biography
Ian Samuels is an American film director and writer known for his work in the young adult genre. He directed the Netflix original film Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story. Samuels has also directed short films such as Myrna the Monster (2015), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His work often explores themes of identity and self-acceptance.
Known For
Two teenagers trapped in an endless time loop set out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect.
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
A heart-broken alien dreamer from the moon transitions into adult life in Los Angeles like any other 20-something.
Myrna the Monster
A couple discovers what's hidden below the ice.
The Eyes and the Ice
An aging fisherman pursues an intimate relationship with a lobster as he struggles to find closure with his lost wife.