Samuel Ashurov
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Biography
A New Jersey native, Samuel Ashurov is a screenwriter, director, and producer. As the child of Russian Jewish immigrants, he brings a unique perspective to his storytelling, often incorporating his cultural heritage into his work. With a focus on narratives that blend humor and emotion, Samuel has written numerous screenplays and is committed to bringing his projects to life while supporting other filmmakers in realizing theirs.
Known For
The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
The Food That Built America
A young man, plagued by the music in his head, has to come to terms with an uncertain future while balancing love, family and Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.
Música
The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.
The Mega-Brands That Built America
Freshly tossed into private Catholic high school by his recently divorced mother, John must go from good boy to heinous sinner when he falls for a girl who requires him to commit sacrilegious acts in order to further their relationship.
Lemonade Blessing
A female artist in mourning, balances life, friends and her egotistical mother while trying to sell her work.
Matthew
During a night of partying in a closed bowling alley, a vengeful killer picks off a group of young adults one-by-one and seeks the blood of their friend: a deaf, teen bowling prodigy, all in order to score a perfect 300.
Spare Me
After getting caught cheating, a boastful lawyer attempts to literally survive a breakup with her soon-to-be-murderer - and the murderer's best friend, who happens to be her other lover.
Backstabbers
A young couple has decided they are ready for their first time. They just don't exactly know what they're doing.
Virginity
When two strangers share an unexpected spark in a coffee shop, their brief encounter becomes a heartfelt exploration of love, chemistry and the things left unsaid.
Coffee
Filming their lives, five high school friends document themselves drifting apart over their college years.