I'm Sam Chase, a New York and Los Angeles-based veteran cinematographer with a diverse skill set spanning Commercials, Film, Television, Documentary, and Branded Content. I've shot films with budgets ranging from $3,000 to $30 million, commercials both large and small, TV and theatrical documentaries on topics such as drug cartels, presidential candidates, and corrupt police departments, as well as network TV units and major studio second and stunt units.

My narrative projects have been featured at Sundance, Cannes, and SXSW, and have received Oscar and Emmy nominations, alongside an extensive portfolio of award-winning commercial work. Having lived and worked across the globe, I fancy myself an international DP, grateful for the projects and experiences I’ve had in places like the UK, Chile, India, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Spain, Peru, Pakistan, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Dubai, Thailand, the Galapagos, Portugal, Bolivia, Tanzania—and even Wisconsin.

I’m passionate about shooting great work and fostering meaningful collaborations with good people—it brings me immeasurable joy. I’m also a proud dad to a wonderful young man and a partner to a strong, amazing woman. I’d love to hear about your next project—please feel free to reach out.

RESUME

2018 Interview in Filmmaker Magazine http://filmmakermagazine.com/1...

ICG Article about "Hollywood Adventures" icg.pdf

REVIEWS for THE HOUSEMAID (2018) 

"Working very effectively in both its steamy romance and subtle horror elements (there's little overt gore), the film benefits immeasurably from Sam Chase's evocative cinematography" - The Hollywood Reporter 

"Lush, verdant exteriors — vibrantly photographed by Sam Chase — define a plantation where hundreds of Vietnamese workers were brutalized." - The New York Times

"Cinematographer Sam Chase is the star here…he shows an incredible talent that needs to be seen."  - Starburst Magazine