Samantha Stark is a multifaceted Director/Producer who has made a significant impact in the world of documentary filmmaking, particularly with her work on "The New York Times Presents" on FX and Hulu, as well as its predecessor "The Weekly".
Prior to her current role, Stark was a staff video journalist at The New York Times, where she honed her skills by shooting and editing a variety of short documentaries and video series.
Throughout her career, Stark has been drawn to stories that celebrate the human spirit and has been fortunate enough to collaborate with individuals who are truly remarkable, including a teenager who underwent DNA rewriting, a courageous individual who risked everything to help children escape persecution, a 92-year-old who entered a beauty pageant for the first time, and even the iconic pop star Britney Spears.
Stark's impressive resume boasts a range of accolades, including Emmy and World Press Photo awards, as well as a Peabody award nomination. In addition to her work in documentary filmmaking, Stark has also shared her expertise by teaching video storytelling at the esteemed Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
Samantha Stark's most recent and notable achievement is the release of her first feature-length documentary, "Framing Britney Spears", which has garnered widespread attention and acclaim.
