Ian Samuels is an American film director and writer known for his work in the young adult genre. He directed the Netflix original film Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story. Samuels has also directed short films such as Myrna the Monster (2015), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. His work often explores themes of identity and self-acceptance.
Ian Samuels has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Signature works include The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, Little Five. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
