Sam Iwata Aka Liu

Writer-director at 38pro film Ltd.
Director, Screenwriter and Producer

Shanghai, China

Member Since:
March 2021

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About Sam

In the bustling heart of Far East Asia, a visionary storyteller rises. Iwata Sam aka LIU is an award-winning writer-director in film and commercial festivals whose narratives transcend the ordinary. Once the enigmatic force behind M&C Saatchi’s TV division from 2013 to 2019, he now helms 38pro Film Ltd., weaving compelling stories and crafting cinematic experiences that blur the lines between reality and imagination.

With over two decades of experience in the Asian markets, he has collaborated with a constellation of high-profile stars, including Cindy Crawford, Nicole Kidman, Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Manny Pacquiao, Alex Lundqvist, Clement Chabernaud, Parker Gregory, Maggie Cheung, Gao Yuanyuan, Yang Mi, Lareina Song, Zhou Xun, Zhang Ziyi, Dilraba Dilmurat, Sun Li, Hu Ge, Chen Kun, Tong Dawei, Zhong Hanliang, Zhang Yixing, and the eclectic band Pet Conspiracy.

His impressive client roster spans global and regional giants such as AEGON THTF Insurances, 'American Standard,' "ANTA Sports Products Limited," 'Ballantine’s,' BYTON, Carslan, Castrol, Cetaphil, "Chow Tai Fook," Clé de Peau Beauté, Coach, Crystal Galleria by FuBan, 'Dove,' "Estee Lauder," "FILORGA," Hang Long Properties, Huarun Paint, JingDong, K-Boxing, Kang Shi Fu, Lancôme, Lenovo, MAGNUM, Microsoft, NACA Pre-wedding Photo Service, Panasonic, "Piaget," "Platinum Guild International," SGMW BaoJun, Shuion Land Properties, Shiseido, Tsubaki, Sony, SSCAC, TMall, UNIQLO, ZhenGongFu, ZhenJiu, and more.

"Global Client"; 'Asian Pacific Client';

IMDbpro: https://imdb.me/sam

Unique traits: A director with a touch of Meisner and Method.

Gender:
Male

Height:
5' 8"

Weight:
158

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Bald

Hair color:
Black

Eyes:
Black

Ethnicity:
Asian

Badges

Photos

WorldFest Houston International Film Festival - Platinum Remi Award

An unexpected surprise from Houston, Texas.

Videos

SOUND OF SEKHMET - Official Concept Teaser

Short Film - METEMPSYCHOSIS - Official Trailer

Loglines

REVELRY OF THE DAMNED (Short) Budget: $0 - $100K | Horror ⋄ Thriller At a lavish farewell, tensions escalate, revealing hidden resentments and leading to a supernatural reckoning that forces a dedicated artist to confront his inner darkness and betrayals. --------------- REVELRY OF THE DAMNED is a short film screenplay scripted in the genre of psychological thriller infused with supernatural horror. - WGAW:2263099
MELODIES OF THE ABYSS (Short) Budget: $0 - $100K | Thriller ⋄ Drama With one's dreams within reach and the clock ticking, a Rock Star must make the ultimate choice between his love and success. ----MELODIES OF THE ABYSS is a short film screenplay scripted in the genre of Supernatural Thriller. - WGAW:2265044
METEMPSYCHOSES - THE ECLIPSED DESTINY (Feature) Budget: $10M - $30M | Thriller ⋄ Mystery A haunted detective learns about the true nature of his own identity as he delves deeper into an actress's haunted nightmares, which lead him into jeopardy, endangering their lives. - WGAW:2231891
BREAKING FREE - TWO WORLDS, ONE HEART (Feature) Budget: $10M - $30M | Sports ⋄ Drama To live a faithful life, a young Blasian man must have the courage to set his other half FREE even by BREAKING his family tradition and beliefs. - WGAW:2213896 PITCH DECK DEMO > https://www.stage32.com/media/3302173939039477849
SOUND OF SEKHMET (Feature) Budget: $10M - $30M | Thriller ⋄ Crime A haunted detective races against time to unearth a lethal music score before it triggers catastrophic chaos. Official Concept Teaser: https://www.stage32.com/media/...
METEMPSYCHOSIS - NOCTURNAL WHISPERS (Short) Budget: $0 - $100K | Thriller ⋄ Mystery A haunted actress, tormented by recurring nightmares, realizes she's destined to become the next victim. To avert the impending tragedy, she must uncover the secrets of her past, reaching back even before this life. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18352808/

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Credits

Filorga Optim-Eye Global Campaign (2021)
Video Director
Metempsychosis (2021)
Short by 38pro Film / Sam Iwata aka Liu (Thriller) Director Logline: An actress who continuously suffers from the same nightmare of a former homicide case, turning out to be the victim in real life.
Aegon THTF Life Insurance -Secret of life (2020)
Video Director
KangShiFu Veggie of Love (2020)
Video Director

Awards

WORLDFEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SCREENPLAY - BREAKING FREE" - PLATINUM AWARD
(2023)
ROME INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST MYSTERY
(2022)
ROME INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
(2022)
SWEET DEMOCRACY FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER SHORT
(2022)
AUBER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST SHORT FILM
(2022)
EdiPlay INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER (MAIN CATALOGUE)
(2022)
BERLIN INDIE FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
SNOW LEOPARD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
FOX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST SCENOGRAPHY
(2022)
FOX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST OPENING CREDITS
(2022)
FOX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST BLACK & WHITE FILM
(2022)
INDIE MOVIES SPARK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST SHORT FILM
(2022)
CINEPLAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER FILM
(2022)
HOLLYWOOD GOLD AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - GOLDEN AWARD EDITING
(2022)
ONIROS FILM AWARDS - NEW YORK - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST MYSTERY
(2022)
ONLY THE BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
ONLY THE BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST FRIST TIME DIRECTOR
(2022)
WORLD FILM CARNIVAL - SINGAPORE - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST DEBUT FILMMAKER
(2022)
TORONTO INDIE FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS - "SHORT FILM- METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
DUBAI INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST ASIAN SHORT FILM
(2022)
MOSCOW RUSSIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2022)
VEGAS MOVIE AWARDS - SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER AWARD OF PRESTIGE
(2022)
PARIS CINEMA AWARDS - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2021)
KIEZ BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - BEST THRILLER
(2021)
STOCKHOLM CITY FILM FESTIVAL - "SHORT FILM - METEMPSYCHOSIS" - SIMI-FINALIST
(2021)
CHINA ROI FESTIVAL - "JINGDONG618 TV Commercial" - GOLD WINNER
(2018)