Sam Cieri
Filmmaker
I grew up in the Disney town of Celebration, Florida. I left school at 17 to become a rock star (didn't work). At 19 I lived as a piano player in Las Vegas before moving to NYC to do the rock star thing again (still working on it). After a quick stint touring with a broadway musical and doing theatre for a few years I started making movies and that turned out to be a lot of fun and I really like it. So now I make movies with my friends under OutaLine Productions and also still trying to do the rock star thing (it's a slow burn).
My Work
A Weekend Away
Creator: Sam Cieri
Two strangers rent the same Air BnB.Production: The three of us were together watching a friends cabin for a few days. We decided to make something while we were all together so we took the camera and spent 2 days improvising this film. We started shooting with no script or idea what the story would be or what we would end up with. At the end of the weekend we had a few hours of improvised footage that was pieced together into the current narrative.Actors:Mackenzie Lesser-RoyJohn HaysDirecter/Editer:Sam Cieri
Burning A Good Thing - Nicotine Dolls
Creator: Sam Cieri
Music Video for the band "Nicotine Dolls"
It Lives In My Closet - Episode 1
Creator: Sam Cieri
While stewing in his cynical depression Bobby learns he is not alone in his home. While stewing in his cynical depression Bobby learns he is not alone in his home. Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilNyssa Grant - ChelseaJohn Hays - PatWritten/Directed/Edited:Sam CieriAn OutaLine Produced Series.
It Lives In My Closet - Episode 2
Creator: Sam Cieri
"It Lives In My Closet - Episode 2"Synopsis:Bobby comes face to face with his monster.Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/Phil/Operator Written/Directed/Edited:Sam CieriPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley (Diablo Puppets.)An OutaLine Produced Series.
It Lives In My Closet - Episode 3
Creator: Sam Cieri
Synopsis:Phil and Bobby settle into being roommates as Phil discovers a new sound.Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilMckenzie Lesser-Roy - PhilWritten/Directed/Edited:Sam CieriPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley (Diablo Puppets.)An OutaLine Produced Series.
It Lives In My Closet - Episode 4
Creator: Sam Cieri
"It Lives In My Closet - Episode 4"Synopsis:Bobby takes it upon to himself to "help" his recently heartbroken brother.Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilDaniel Colón - DannyWritten/Directed:Sam CieriDaniel ColónEdited/Music:Sam CieriPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley (Diablo Puppets.)An OutaLine Produced Series.
It Lives In My Closet - Episode 5
Creator: Sam Cieri
"It Lives In My Closet - Episode 5"Synopsis:While attempting to connect more to Bobby, Phil discovers his neighborhood and the people in it.FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itlivesinmy...Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/ItLivesInMYC...-----------------------------------------------------Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilCarla Woods - Carla FlowersWritten/Directed/Edited:Sam CieriAssistant Director: John HaysNyssa GrantPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley (Diablo Puppets.)An OutaLine Productions Series.
It Lives In My Closet - Episode 6
Creator: Sam Cieri
"It Lives In My Closet - Episode 6"Synopsis:Phil meets Shaun.Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilShaun Peknic - ShaunWritten/Directed:Sam CieriShaun PeknicAssistant Director: John HaysPuppet Build: Steven Barkley (Diablo Puppets.)An OutaLine Productions Series.
It Lives In MY Closet | S1 E7 "Mike" | Web Series
Creator: Sam Cieri
It Lives In My Closet | S1 E7 "Mike" | Web SeriesSynopsis:Phil gets a job and meets Mike.Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilHannah Heller - MikeWritten:Sam CieriElizabeth Yng-Wong Directed:Sam CieriAssistant Director:John Hays Line Producer:Nyssa GrantEdited/Music:Sam CieriPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley (Diablo Puppets.)An OutaLine Produced Series.
It Lives In My Closet | S1 E8 | Web Series
Creator: Sam Cieri
It Lives In My Closet | S1 E8 "Craig" | Web SeriesSynopsis:Phil meets Craig and learns a little more about planet earth.FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itlivesinmy...Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/ItLivesInMYC...-----------------------------------------------------Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/Phil/CraigWritten/Directed:Sam CieriEdited/Music:Sam CieriPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley An OutaLine Produced Series.
It Lives In My Closet | S1 E9 | "Amber"
Creator: Sam Cieri
Synopsis:Phil meets Bobby's Ex (Amber) as they take a look back at their relationship.Cast:Sam Cieri - Bobby/PhilNyssa Grant - ChelseaJohn Hays - PatClaire Saunders - AmberWritten/Directed:Sam CieriAssistant Director:John HaysLine Producer:Nyssa GrantEdited/Music:Sam CieriPuppet Design and Build: Steven Barkley An OutaLine Produced Series.
Let's Get A Room
Creator: Sam Cieri
Two people try to have a hot and steamy one night stand. This was my (Sam Cieri) first film that I wrote and directed with my two friends (John Hays and Nyssa Grant) starring. We shot it in 2 nights for $30.
Nicotine Dolls - The Madness (Official Music Video)
Creator: Sam Cieri
This is my attempt to sonically and visually express my experience with the lingering side effects of childhood trauma. Specifically experiencing a panic attack. Filmed over 2 days.VIDEO:Produced - OutaLine Productions Directed/Edited - Sam CieriStarring - Sam Cieri, John Hays, John Merrit, Abel Tabares.The Madness:Written/Performed - Nicotine DollsProduced - Sam Cieri, Greg Giorgio, Eric Sanderson.Mixed/Mastered - Greg Giorgio
Sex, Addiction, & Everyone Else. - Visual EP
Creator: Sam Cieri
Three sides of overlapping people all dealing with specific pressures or anxieties. Director: Sam CieriAssistant Director: John Hays, Nyssa GrantLine Producer: Nyssa GrantAn OutaLine ProductionStarring:- Richard Curtis - Hannah Cruz- Sam Cieri- John Hays- John Merritt- Abel Tabares- Stacy Collado- Mary Battaglia- Pedro Rivera- Nyssa Grant- Mackenzie Ledder-RoySpecial Thanks toDogwood (Beacon, NY)Durkins Grocery (Beacon, NY)
Should Have Danced - Music Video
Creator: Sam Cieri
Official video for Nicotine Dolls song "Should Have Danced". We had a 2 day shoot and a budget of $100. The idea was a that feeling of approaching that person you see in passing and you are struck. That approach can sometimes feel like it can go for days and miles.