Sam Giffin

Sam Giffin's first film came in the form of a carefully composed mix tape, played along side ski highlights of his brother and friends. Pressing record on both devices at the same time, he shared their adventures around town--unknowing this would become his career. 

 

Continued apprenticeships in NYC under a highly influential advisor, Ryan Fenson-Hood, led Sam to take a humanistic approach in action sports film--always looking to tell a story. This sensitivity, combined with his keen ability to choose great collaborators, has sent Sam's first three films soaring through mountain film festival circuit.  His client list includes Outdoor Research, Atomic Skis, Arbor Snowboards, Studio 411, United Professionals, and more. 

 

Awards:

 

BEST AMATEUR FILMMAKER - Powder Video Awards 2007

 

Producer/Director,

Return of the Niña

 

WINNER - Feature Film Category—Mountain Film Festival 2010

WINNER—Steamboat Mnt Film Fest Open Category 2008 
OFFICIAL FINALIST—Canada International Film Fest 2009

OFFICIAL FINALIST—New Zealand Mnt Film Fest 2009

OFFICIAL FINALIST—Fort Williams Mnt Film Fest 2009

OFFICIAL SELECTION—Shaff On the Edge 2009 

OFFICIAL SELECTION—Best of Kendal World Tour 2009

SEMI FINALIST—Moondance Int’l Film Festival 2009

 

Producer/Director,

Downhill Affair: A Love Story

 

OFFICIAL FINALIST—Banff Mountain Film Festival 2011

OFFICIAL FINALIST—Kendal Mountain Festival 2011 

 

Producer/Director, 

Livin Tiny

 

OFFICIAL FINALIST—Vancouver Mountain Film Fest 2013

OFFICIAL FINALIST—Autrans Mountain Festival 2013  

OFFICIAL FINALIST—Rossland Mountain Film Fest 2012