Turn up with Sammie Ray!
Born and raised in LA, Sammie Ray is a singer/songwriter/actress/model/writer/producer.
Turn up with Sammie Ray!
Born and raised in LA, Sammie Ray is a singer/songwriter/actress/model/writer/producer.
Who is sheee?!?
Sammie Ray grew up in SoCal near Pasadena attending Temple City High School, class of 2014. Leading up to age 18, Sammie perfomed in over 25 different productions ranging from musical theater, drama club, choir, cheer, etc. Born with a heart for performing, she knew she was destined for a stage, whether that be in New York or LA but given her natural geographic blessedness she decided to tackle the big screen right here at home. She will be marking New York off of her bucket list this coming April 2024 when her short film, "Savage Sam" makes it's big screen premiere in the Big Apple!
She started her career humbly doing background on many major television shows where she recalls "learning her table manners" for set and was blessed to book a handful of co-star and guest-star roles on shows like Netflix's On My Block and NBC's This Is Us over the years graduating in experience and rank on set. Sammie decided to try on the hats of producer, writer and lead actress when she took the 2023 film festival circuit by storm with her first original short, Savage Sam, set to stream online this coming fall. Now, in 2024 she is a seasoned commercial and theatrical actress landing her latest re-ocurring guest star role on the upcoming season of Tyler Perry's Ruthless streaming on BET+.
Writer -Producer - Actress
About the film...
The movie, Savage Sam (2023), is an autobiographic dark romantic comedy, scored by Sammie's own original music; her cinematic expression of the phrase "hurt people, hurt people" and exposes her shadow work journey towards healing. Viewers will watch how first love turns to hate after deep betrayal and journey along to witness how the avoidance of healing can lead to destruction.
streaming online soon
FILM FESTIVALS & AWARDS
IndieFEST FILM AWARDS -6 time award winner
Savage Sam has won 4 prestigious Awards of Merit and 2 Awards of Recognition from the 2023 IndieFEST Film Awards. The awards were given in the following categories: Award of Merit: Actress: Leading (Sammie Ray as herself); Ensemble Cast; Film Short & Original Score (Composed by Sammie Ray) & Award of Recognition: Script / Writer (Sammie Ray) & Women Filmmakers.
2023 ARFF Paris // International Awards - 2 time award winner
Our actress, Sophie Clare Cooper was awarded Best Actress/Actor at this year's ARFF International Film Festival! Savage Sam also received the Audience Envision Award. Thank you to ARFF for these incredible honors!
New York Arts & Entertainment Film Festival
Another online festival Savage Sam was in New York on June 24th, 2023.
LA Shorts 2023
Savage Sam makes it’s official LOS ANGELES // IN THEATRE PREMIERE July 27th at 10pm at the LA LIVE REGAL CINEMA DOWNTOWN‼️
Miami Women Film Festival
Another online festival, Savage Sam premiered in Miami September 2nd, 2023.
Studio City international Film Festival - Award Winner
Sammie Ray proudly accepted the award of Best Actress at this year's Studio City International Film Festival! Thank you to the festival for our involvement and this high honor!
LA Femme Film Festival - October 2023
October 19th at 2pm, LA Femme Film Festival hosts Savage Sam on the DTLA REGAL CINEMA LA LIVE big screen!
Cannes World Art Festival 2024-2024 - Award Winner
Savage Sam proudly accepts an award (TBD) at it’s 8th official film festival selection! Online event November 5th, 2023.
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival - December 2023 - Semi Finalist
Savage Sam participated in it’s 9th film festival receiving the honor of Semi Finalist in the Best Low Budget Film Category.
Las Vegas Indie Film Festival - March 12th, 2024 - Award Winner
Sammie Ray takes home "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at this year's Sin City Indie Film Fest!
New York Cine Fest 2024 - April 25th, 2024 - Best Drama Short Nominee
Savage Sam hits the big screen in New York Saturday April 27th in the 7:15pm screening block. Closing out the year long festival run, Sammie crosses NYC off of her bucket list of places to visit and Savage Sam is honored with "Best Drama Short" Nomination!
BTS GALLERY // INSTAGRAM
Take a look at some behind the scenes photos from our production.
Professional Singer-Songwriter
listen to the savage sam soundtrack
listen to the savage sam soundtrack
listen to the savage sam soundtrack
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listen to the savage sam soundtrack
listen to the savage sam soundtrack