Sam Pilling lives and works in the UK. After graduating from the University of the Arts London in 2009, he directed commercials for artists such as Chaka Khan, The Weeknd and Run The Jewels; his music video for DJ Shadow's Rocket Fuel was voted best video of the year at UKMA 2020. Pilling's work has been screened at film festivals around the world, including SXSW, Cannes, Camerimage and the BFI future film festival. His film #WeThe15, which promotes inclusivity, was commissioned by the International Paralympic Committee and the International Disability Alliance and screened at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. His films combine different visual techniques (silver and digital), giving his creations a handmade yet modern look.