Sam Ahern
Writing
Known For
Romantic realisations between two best friends are made awkward, when classmates and crushes call over to an end-of-school party. Internal social pressures break down barriers, before the chaos of misunderstanding leads to a hazy truth.
Night Glances
On a hot summer’s day, Aggie, a woman with Down syndrome, offers shelter to a young girl, Lucy, when her homelife is not so welcoming.
Safe as Houses
Sue and Ellie share an unspoken love that is gradually transforming into something much deeper, sweeter and more meaningful. Often when we are the ones closest to the truth, we are the very last people to see it.
Late Bloomers
Two women try to understand what the other wants. Behind the scenes, their actresses try to understand what the director wants. Their director tries to understand what the actresses want. A playful and thought-provoking exercise in meta-filmmaking, exploring how an intonation, angle or glance can alter intention.