“I make cinematic, character-driven films about people on the
precipice of change.”
About me
My name is Sam Picariello and I’m a UK-based writer and director working across
film and television
My debut feature ‘Butterfly’ follows two award-winning short films and a host of commercial directing spanning across Disney and Paramount.
I thrive when creating relatable character-led stories and as a result, I’m focused on directing more feature films and long-form drama.
New Project
Butterfly - Feature Film (Coming 2026)
’Butterfly’ is my debut feature film, written and directed by myself and produced on an ambitious budget, with Large Format Films and a cast of outstanding UK talent including Jordan Adene, Samiah Khan and Owen Warner. We filmed over 9 days across London and Surrey using Alexa cameras, steadicams, cranes and a highly collaborative crew, to create a film that blends sci-fi and drama through a unique creative approach and emotionally charged performances.
