Narrative, Documentary, Short-Form

SAM CENTURION

Director, Producer, Writer

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About Me

Sam Centurion is a Spanish-American filmmaker studying Film & Television at NYU. His work explores themes of masculinity and cultural alienation through a slice-of-life approach to storytelling. He has worked as a producer, director, and writer in Guatemala, Spain, New York, San Diego, and Los Angeles, with his films showcased at MoMA and NYU. His most recent project, Finding Figures (2025), is entering the festival circuit, and he is currently developing and directing the pilot episode of a television series, Bashful. In addition to narrative work, he directs music videos and short-form projects, always seeking new creative challenges.

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MY WORK:

Not My Type is a 2025 music video directed by Sam Centurion for Olivia Cohen in Madrid

Inside Savoia is a 2024 performance documentary covering a band’s recording of their new music.

MayanKen Ceramics is a documentary covering the lives and craft of ceramics workers in San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala.

As well as directing, I am also experienced in the DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, and PRE-PRODUCTION aspects of film. I am open to working in any media format!

EDUCATION

New York University

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film & Television

2022-2026

Coursework in Film Production, Producing, Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Entertainment Law, Editing, Music Composition. 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Dean’s List

New York University Madrid

2024-2025
Madrid, Spain

Coursework in Spanish literature, politics, and history to complete Spanish minor. Led the NYU Madrid Media Team and worked in a marketing company while in Madrid.

New York University Florence

2023-2023
Florence, Italy

Selected for laboratory for Dramatic Writing, Development, Italian Cinema Studies, and Italian History.