Sam Howells is a self-taught colorist known for his love of experimentation and sourcing references from outside the standard canon. Sam won an AICP Award for Best Colour Grading in the Music Video category for his work on Travis Scott’s “Sirens.” He frequently collaborates with director Andre Muir, on projects like, the provocative music video for “Blue Eyes” by Vic Mensa, “Smoke Break-Dance” by rapper Mick Jenkins, and “Black-owned Friday” by Keke
Palmer feat. .Crystal Waters for Google’s #BlackOwnedFriday initiative. His feature film collaborations include the Sundance-hit “Ghostlight” directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, and “Waiting for the Light to Change” directed by Linh Tran, which won the Slamdance Grand Jury Prize in 2023.
He’s color-graded fashion films for Woolrich, Ben Davis, Aritzia, and LeSportsac, as well as many commercials for brands like Kerrygold, Volkswagen, and Levi’s
SAM HOWELLS
Senior Colourist
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