Select Works

The Lift

My Crew:

Sam Siegel (Director / Co-Writer)

Simon Tosenovsky (Audio Engineer / Co-Writer)

Enoch Que (Producer)

Mimi Tran (Second Sound Engineer / Co-Producer)

Cast:

Grace DeLossa (Sharon)

Brody Leanwaver (Zack)

Eli Lane (Hector)

Sebastian Ramos-Esteban (Bitch Boy)

Maan Algarzae (Satan)

Enoch / Simon / Mimi / Sam / Sue Zizza

Here is the LIFT!

My first longer film as a director. It is an audio drama - a new format for me. But I loved every second of it.

Working with my crew, deciding what hills to die on, and what to let go.

All credit goes to my crew and actors, they were amazing in taking this crazy idea of mine and pushing it to the next level.

Here is my little experiment in audio poetry.

After moving down to start my studies at NYU I felt a sort of need for balance way more than in NYC before. Whether it was the always bustling city or the new environment, I started just journaling how I was finding balance in my own life. From that came this poem and then audio work.

Massive thank you to Nailah Nedd for voicing the character beautifully, and to Sue Zizza for her guidance as I made this work.

Take note of the background ambiance as you listen, they were all recorded practically in NYC.

Please click on the photo to Enjoy!!!

Sam Siegel, 2024
NYU Tisch School of The Arts

Fool’s Task

Rabbit Parents

My FIRST full animated film!!!

Definitely a fun, all be it challenging, experience. A great and useful exercise in worshiping, and working with every single frame.

I have so much more respect for animators and everything they do.

*Claymation, all elements fully hand constructed, compiled on Adobe After Effects (including front light / back light technique), edited on Abode Premiere*

Please click on the photo to Enjoy!!!


NYU, Introduction to Animation: Matt Christensen, Fall 2023.

Taken Out

Welcome to "taken out" my first Sight and Sound Film!!!

I had so much fun making this one with my amazing crew! I had this idea while sitting in Washington Square Park watching people eat their takeout and watching the air take the bag away. I got so much creative fulfillment out of wondering what a day in a bag could look like.

Massive thank you to my crew: @x_nailah_x @simon.tosenovsky @_alejandrolombard_ . I will forever love F.P.ZUTSS.

Also, a massive thank you is owed to my actor Sinmi Ajao who was so amazing and fun to work with. I also need to thank The Heavenly Market and Cafe, on 8th street.

Enjoy!!!