"Starfish" Film Trailer
"Starfish" follows the story of a human trafficking survivor on her path from exploitation to freedom.
Check out the trailer for the short film "Starfish" co-starring Samantha here.
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- Jan 3
- 2 min
Now Playing: Trying at TCL Chinese Theatre
Happy New Year! 2022 brought us highs, lows, laughter, tears, and everything in between, and I'm so grateful to have made it another year...
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
SamSkape Newsletter
Want to be the first to know about new projects that Sam's working on through her company SamSkape Productions (including Trying...
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
Singing & Stage Reunions
Sam had an impromptu reunion with pianist and accompanist extraordinaire Richard Berent at a show tunes open mic in LA. Richard served as...
- Oct 25, 2022
- 1 min
Trying & Sam's Story
In honor of October being ADHD Awareness Month, Sam shared a new personal discovery connected to Trying. Check out "Sam's Story":
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
New Projects Coming Soon
Sam's been shooting projects with friends coming soon. She's also got some things cooking on the writing side...stay tuned for updates!
- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
Committed to Comedy
Sam won a bottle of antacids for nailing a comedy scene out of her class at Scott Sedita Studios. Check out some of her work from her...
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
Upcoming Photo Collabs
Sam is collaborating with many up-and-coming photographers shooting on medium format film and for gallery pieces. Stay tuned for the...
- Aug 2, 2022
- 1 min
Trying at TCL Chinese Theatre
Exciting news! Trying has been selected to screen at the TCL Chinese Theatre this fall in Hollywood, CA as part of the HollyShorts...
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
Stand-Up Comedy Debut
I mean it was just a mic, but, you know. Sam has decided to leap into the world of stand-up comedy and made her open mic debut at The...
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Behind the Scenes of "The Offer"
Sam had a blast on the set of The Offer streaming on Paramount + playing a hair & make-up artist on the fictional set of The Godfather....
- Apr 16, 2022
- 1 min
"Trying" Trailer Drop
The "Trying" trailer is here! Stay tuned for the film's premiere as it make its way through the film festival circuit. Watch it here:...
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
"Trying" at AMC: Cast & Crew Screening
After months of writing, shooting, and post-production, Sam was ecstatic to finally share her film "Trying" with the cast and crew at AMC...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
"Trying" Cast & Crew Screening Date Set
Sam is ecstatic to share that her production company SamSkape Productions' debut film "Trying" will screen for cast and crew members on...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Release Date for "My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical"
Sam plays sensible bestie Laverne in the upcoming movie musical "My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical" coming December 3rd. Complete...
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Crimson Lit is a Hit!
Showing on October 20th & 24th at the Chance Theater, Sam returns to the stage to screlt alongside her castmates in "Crimson Lit: Scarlet...
- Oct 18, 2021
- 1 min
Staged Reading Booking
Sam is ecstatic to return to her theatre roots and join the cast of the staged reading of Crimson Lit: Scarlet Letter Setlist, a new...
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
New Headshots!
After working with a coach, wardrobe consultant, hair and makeup artist, and photographer, Samantha is so happy to share her new...
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
SAG-AFTRA Membership!
After 20 years in acting, 10 in the film industry, and 4 years of being eligible, Samantha has finally taken the leap and joined...
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Interview on Chat with Dan Podcast
Samantha is so excited to be interviewed as a guest on the Chat with Dan Podcast, now available on Spotify. Her and host Dan Zemsta...
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
Writer, Star, and EP of "Trying": How it Started
What an exciting six months it has been! After Sam was cast in a pilot at the end of 2020, her year was looking prosperous. Though come...
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
"Trying" the Movie
Samantha is ecstatic to share that she'll be writing, starring, and executive producing the dramedy short film "Trying" this fall....
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
Shoutout LA Interview
Samantha was recently interviewed by Shoutout LA, announcing that she'll be starring in and producing her first short film with her...
- May 23, 2021
- 1 min
Empowering Yourself as an Artist Fundraiser
Samantha hosts "Empowering Yourself as an Artist" fundraiser Q&A event with Jenae Thompson! All funds go to supporting our unhoused...
- May 15, 2021
- 1 min
CEO of SamSkape Productions Inc.
She's a CEO! Samantha is thrilled to finally be sharing that she is now the CEO and proud owner of her own production company SamSkape...
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
Creative Q&A Fundraiser
Samantha is ecstatic to be hosting a Q&A for beginner actors and aspiring full-time creatives in collaboration with SayQuoi Entertainment...
- Mar 12, 2021
- 1 min
Movie Musical Shoot
Samantha wrapped shooting on a movie musical this week as a featured dancer. Check out some fave costumes from the shoot:
- Feb 25, 2021
- 1 min
"Starfish" on Amazon Prime
Samantha plays public attorney Grace in the internationally acclaimed drama short "Starfish," which is now available on Amazon Prime....
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
New Theatrical Rep
Samantha is ecstatic to be extending her representation with Sovereign Talent Group to theatrical (alongside commercial) representation...
- Feb 13, 2021
- 1 min
Soundtrack Recording
This past weekend, Samantha recorded vocals for the soundtrack of the upcoming movie musical she's a part of. Socially distant 3-part...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 1 min
Pilot Booking
Samantha is ecstatic to join the cast of the pilot for a new comedy series as a series regular shooting in 2021. Stay tuned for news!
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min
"818" on Amazon Prime
Samantha can be seen as AA leader Jess in the feature film "818" now available on Amazon Prime. Check it out here.
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Movie Musical Booking
Samantha is excited to join the cast of movie musical as a dancer shooting in 2021. As a self-proclaimed "actor first," this is a very...
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
"Buried in the Backyard" EP314 Premiere
Samantha can be seen side-by-side with real Janet Dennis as the episode "In the Dark of Night" premiered on Oxygen Channel. Samantha is...
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
"Buried in the Backyard" S3E14 Promo
Samantha can be seen as Janet Dennis on Oxygen Network's beloved true crime show, "Buried in the Backyard". Episode airs Thursday,...
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
Psychocide Series Release
Samantha plays host in Psychocide's current music video series "Extreme Ways". Check out the first episode here:
- Nov 22, 2020
- 1 min
Commercial Booking
Samantha has been cast in a smart lock commercial as none other than "lovable suburban mom". Fake family on set pictured below. Keep an...
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
Music Video Booking
Samantha has been cast in internationally acclaimed "Psychocide" band's upcoming video series. Check out Psychocide music at the band's...
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
Service Champions Commercial
Samantha had a blast shooting a commercial series for Service Champions in NorCal. Check out available clips here:
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
"Starfish" TV Press Segment
"Starfish" is on the news! Check out the interview with Free to Thrive president Jamie Beck on Good Morning San Diego promoting the film,...
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
"Starfish" Film Premiere
"Starfish" will be premiering virtually online through the nonprofit Free to Thrive's website, along with speakers and musical guests....
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
"Starfish" Film Trailer
"Starfish" follows the story of a human trafficking survivor on her path from exploitation to freedom. Check out the trailer for the...
- Aug 25, 2020
- 1 min