Sam Shinn is a Director of Photography and Documentary Filmmaker.
Operating as usual
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2020/12/31/pandemic-production
Time to catch up with working during the coronavirus era. Lucky for me, early in the year, I hooked up with a German company who needed to continue production remotely. They had been locked out of the US in the midst of three different documentaries (including one 5 part series). I became a one man
A wonderful documentary I had the pleasure to work on for director Joe Lovett, Children of the Inquisition, will be premiering later this month, March 24th, in Seattle. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, please check it out!
Imagine discovering a hidden past that shakes your worldview and sense of self. For New York Times journalist Doreen Carvajal, learning of her family's Jewish roots in Spain challenged her Catholic identity and led her on a journey of historical and self-discovery. This documentary follows Carvajal....
It seems a little gross, but when explained, it is just a psychological hang up that we might need to get over. Growing insects requires less energy, less pollutants, and just need a stronger stomach. Many indigenous cultures still keep insects as a part of their diet, so why can the rest of us. It
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/30/looking-at-nyc-for-a-new-kids-show
Got to work with great crew for a new show aimed at the generation that might just save us all. Seems that with the proper introduction, our children know how to solve the problems that we’re creating and I have renewed hope for our dysfunctional world. If they could just take power now instead of...
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/28/kennedy-documentary-return-trip-to-dc
Having been in college during the Divest from South Africa movement of the mid-80’s, I feel very close to the subject. I was fortunate to have met Nelson Mandela twice, and shake his hand. In hindsight, it seems crystal clear how history will judge those that supported and apologized for the Apart...
So after a really long time, maybe 30+ years, I returned to Amsterdam and was happy to see the same beautiful city with the same lovely people. Canals and bikes and a spectacularly talented designer, Marcel Wanders. The other thing about the Dutch people is that they are tall (really tall), and supe
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/28/volunteering-to-get-women-elected
I was happy to join a kick ass production team to help Daryl Eisenberg-Knegten run for (and win) office in local Watchung, NJ, town government. Reminds me why our future depends on women and I hope to see the day when women take power in all levels of government and give us all a more just and fair
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/19/cake-decorators-dont-really-eat-cake
Worked on a one hour Food Network special about the world’s greatest cake decorators. Elaborate cakes that took 200, 300, 800 hours to make! Some very intricate, beautiful work from “sugar artists” from around the country and Canada. Traveled with my buddy Brodee and hit New Hampshire, suburba...
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/17/second-trip-to-oregons-coastal-forests
Really enjoyed my return to one of the most beautiful places I’ve been. Temperate rain forests are a verdant setting for this important documentary on the confluence of corporate greed and community rights.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/17/west-coast-swing-with-interior-design-magazine
When Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen invites me to film some cool designs, it’s always stunning. The sublime interiors and buildings of LA based architect Patrick Tighe, and IwamotoScott Architecture’s high tech workplace designs for Silicon Valley firms certainly were. Early morning flight and a da...
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/12/17/new-andrew-zimmern-series
Worked on the second half of Big Food Truck Tip in Memphis, Huntington Beach, CA & Salt Lake City. For AZ’s first series on Food Network, I got to work with some great folks from Minnesota, and my friends, Brian & Brodee. Nothing makes road work feel like a vacation than a good group
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/3/24/documentary-on-ted-kennedy-and-sanctions-on-south-africa
Finished two weeks work on three different documentaries filming in two states and the District of Columbia with a long term project on Senator Ted Kennedy's efforts to impose sanctions on apartheid South Africa. Overriding President Reagan's veto, we were able to interview former Republican Senator
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/3/24/oregon-temperate-rain-forest-filming
Working on an great documentary about how individuals and a community can fight back against large corporate corruption and government indifference. Though mostly addressing historic crimes, the fight continues and the current political climate makes that fight incredibly relevant. Beautiful setting
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/3/24/green-screen-pilot
Seeing green! Always a strange experience to film a green screen show--using your imagination to fill in the green is not always as easy as it seems. Faking a horse ride and historic settings in a long day of filming. But it will be a fun, irreverent show about how some iconic foods were created!
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2018/3/24/the-story-exchange-adds-to-its-illustrious-group-of-women
A Native American woman healing through traditional teachings is one of 3 women in western Washington state doing "good on the ground." The Story Exchange continues its mission to connect women entrepreneurs with examples of other successful women to inspire and change their liv
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/12/23/ahn-trio-interview-shoot
Got to hang out with my friends Lucia and Maria Ahn, two thirds of the sister trio (Angella was not in town) and film a little interview of them for their website/EPK. Always great to see these talented musicians, and yes, I can tell them apart--usually....
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/12/23/shooting-a-pilot-for-food-network
Had the pleasure of being DP on a cooking show pilot featuring Helen G., who runs Citarella, her family's chain of gourmet groceries. Fun and sassy, Helen gives tips on making some great dishes. Bonus, we filmed in beautiful Eastern Long Island.
Sometimes, documentary shoots are gritty, political and there's not a good meal to be had. This was not one of them. Chefs from all over the south gathered on Border Springs Farms in Patrick Springs, VA, and cooked and ate and drank and danced. It wasn't really work.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/12/23/wrapped-up-season-3-of-beach-bites-with-katie-lee
One of the best jobs to have, travel to beautiful beaches with my friends/crew mates, and our wonderful, kind host, Katie, filming and eating delicious food, and getting paid for it. The Bahamas, Catalina Island, Carmel & Monterey in northern California, South Carolina's barrier islands, Tybee I
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/12/23/visited-frank-lloyd-wrights-iconic-fallingwater
Quick overnight trip to Mill Run, PA, to film at Falling Waters, Wright's seminal work in the woods of rural Pennsylvania. Shot some drone footage after passing the FAA pilot's certificate test! Great place to fly the little Spark. Great new tool to add to the kit. Profiled a fascinating architect,
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/9/23/virtual-sheep
Little shoot I did for my friend Eric for an augmented reality game for kids. Sheeps on iPads--who'd have thunk it? An AR (Augmented Reality) virtual pet sim for iOS and Android. Coming this winter.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/9/23/tastemade-posts-3-episodes-of-dish
Food centric website, Tastemade, just published 3 tasty dishes that we worked on over the summer. Inspired by her mother's boxed birthday cake, gourmet pastry chef, owner, and founder Christina Tosi of NYC's famed Milk Bar has crafted a grown-up version made with three layers of vanilla rai
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/9/23/beez-kneez-and-doing-good-on-the-ground
Another couple of great entrepreneurs from the twin cities. Kristy Allen, founder of a great Minneapolis beekeeping company and Rebecca Hage Thomely, who emphasizes volunteerism for her workers.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/8/5/saving-elephants-and-destroying-illegal-ivory
A network of NGO's got together and helped bring awareness about the dangers of the illegal ivory trade, with the Ivory Crush. Two tons of confiscated ivory was crushed in Central Park on August 3rd. Sad to see how the death of these majestic animals can be reduced to dust in a matter of hou
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/8/5/tastemade-web-series-and-juicing-hip-hop-style
Spent a few days profiling some outstanding chefs and their signature plates for DISH, a web series for Tastemade. Also, got to see Styles P and Jadakiss give back to their community by creating a healthy alternative in The Bronx and Brooklyn, with Juices for Life.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/21/kids-benefit-from-2-amazing-women-entrepreneurs
Another round for The Story Exchange and their focus on social entrepreneurs. Julia Warren, at age 16, started Celebrate RVA to throw birthday parties for kids in homeless shelters and women's shelter in and around Richmond, VA. And an Army veteran who started a leadership program for middle
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/22/vermont-barn-full-of-historic-documents
Second shoot for a documentary on a French legal case about America's involvement in Vietnam. More than fifty years later, people are still hiding behind legal and bureaucratic defenses. Crazy world. I did get to drive up to northern Vermont, which is beautiful, tranquil and without cell co
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/21/treat-yourself-with-kk-glick-for-bravotvcom
Got an education in Upper East Side lifestyle with KK from Bravo's comedy series, Odd Mom Out. Who knew that haircuts and beauty treatments could cost so much! This web series is rolling in support of the new season of Odd Mom Out in July.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/21/terry-crews-actorathletedesigner
Got big points from the Brooklyn Nine Nine fan in my house when I interviewed Terry Crews about his work as a furniture designer for Bernhardt Interiors. Great guy, funny, sharp dresser, and a talented designer. For Interior Design Magazine.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/21/comedy-and-politics-in-the-lone-star-state
Busy month for women in entrepreneurship for The Story Exchange with two more inspiring women. Amanda Austin founded the Dallas Comedy House, one of a very women-owned comedy clubs in the country. And Amy Hagstrom Miller was the plaintiff in the pivotal Supreme Court case that overturned Texas
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/21/brit-comic-russell-howard-and-his-new-tv-show
Flew up to Toronto for a quick shoot with Russell Howard, as he preps his new talk show for Sky TV. Always nice to visit our neighbors up north--and scout an escape route. Making Canada great again!
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/7/9/marja-vongerichten-pilot
Spent a week in Asia working on a pilot with the Restauranteur/Food Entrepreneur/Chef. It's always great to go back to my home continent and eat delicious food. Chopsticks and sake make for a good day.
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/4/17/another-season-of-beach-bites-with-katie-lee
So lucky to have spent six weeks in Hawaii, Florida, San Diego and other great beach towns across the country filming Season 2 with Katie Lee. Couldn't have asked for a better way to spend the winter of 2017--missed some chilly New York weather, or so I was told. Look for it on the Cooking C
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/2/12/louisville-ky-bourbon-and-entrepreneurs
After nearly a year, arrived in Louisville Wednesday morning and filmed with some amazing restauranteurs to finish off the last of the production shoots for the Entrepreneurs project. Couldn't have picked a better spot for after work drinks! It was a great run. Thanks Tats and Joe. What a great crew...
https://www.ironeye.com/news/2017/1/28/colorado-entrepreneurs-1
A super cool robotic ball and geospatial intelligence are the products of a couple of cool entrepreneurs we met in Grand Junction and Boulder. The governor sat for an interview and we drove over the Rockies during a snow storm. Plus pool and cards with my favorite crew (missing one Brodee).
New York, NY
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Quick trip to Germany to shoot a profile on amazing Ippolito Fleitz Group - Identity Architects. Then got to watch German engineering in action over a late night beer!
Ahead Of The Game Music Publishing Company (B
Kulick, Detroit
Media That Matters Film Festival
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