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Sam Esmail Biography

Profession Producer, Writer, Director, Actor

Awards

  • 2014Narrative Award-Best Narrative Feature: nominated
  • 2015Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Long Form: winner
  • 2015Audience Award-Episodic: winner
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Episode of the Year: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Writing for a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Individual Award-Best Screenwriter: nominated
  • 2016WGA Award (TV)-Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016WGA Award (TV)-New Series: winner
  • 2017Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2018INOCA TV-Best Directing for a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2019INOCA TV-Best Directing for a Drama Series: winner
  • 2020WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Drama: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Best Film - International Competition: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Best Screenplay - International Competition: winner