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Ian Samuels(I)

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A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.
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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018)
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Ian Samuels is known for Myrna the Monster (2015), Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021).
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      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

    Known for

    Myrna the Monster (2015)
    Myrna the Monster
    7.9
    Short
    • Director
    • 2015
    Noah Centineo, RJ Cyler, Shannon Purser, and Kristine Froseth in Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018)
    Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
    5.8
    • Director
    • 2018
    Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen in The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
    The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
    6.8
    • Director(directed by)
    • 2021
    Caterwaul (2013)
    Caterwaul
    6.5
    Short
    • Director
    • 2013

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    Director

    • Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen in The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
      The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
      6.8
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2021
    • Noah Centineo, RJ Cyler, Shannon Purser, and Kristine Froseth in Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018)
      Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
      5.8
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Myrna the Monster (2015)
      Myrna the Monster
      7.9
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Caterwaul (2013)
      Caterwaul
      6.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • The Eyes and the Ice
      6.4
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Nancy and the Dapper Toad
      7.9
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Two of a Kind
      Video
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Ezra's Epitaph
      Video
      • Director
      • 2006

    Writer

    • Myrna the Monster (2015)
      Myrna the Monster
      7.9
      Short
      • writer
      • 2015
    • Caterwaul (2013)
      Caterwaul
      6.5
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • The Eyes and the Ice
      6.4
      Short
      • writer
      • 2011
    • Nancy and the Dapper Toad
      7.9
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Two of a Kind
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2009
    • Ezra's Epitaph
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2006

    Editor

    • Julia Holter in Julia Holter: In the Green Wild (2013)
      Julia Holter: In the Green Wild
      Music Video
      • Editor
      • 2013
    • Caterwaul (2013)
      Caterwaul
      6.5
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2013
    • The Eyes and the Ice
      6.4
      Short
      • Editor
      • 2011
    • Two of a Kind
      Video
      • Editor
      • 2009
    • Ezra's Epitaph
      Video
      • Editor
      • 2006

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