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Sam Levinson

Sam Levinson

Film director · 2 films (2018–2021)

Sam Levinson is a director whose work here spans Assassination Nation (2018) to Malcolm & Marie (2021), across thriller and horror. 2 of those films were photographed by Marcell Rév. All 101 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.

Samuel Levinson is an American filmmaker and actor. He is the son of Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson.

Born 8 January 1985 · USA

Directing style

Levinson’s visual style is defined by tense, nocturnal interior spaces shot at eye level, relying on a shallow depth of field to isolate characters in states of loneliness or apprehension. He favors medium shots and closeups, framing subjects against dark, high-contrast backgrounds illuminated by practical fixtures, neon accents, fluorescent tubes, and streetlamps. The color palette shifts between stark black-and-white and a cool, desaturated grade, punctuated by deep blues, purples, and rich crimson reds.

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Films directed by Sam Levinson

About Sam Levinson

When was Sam Levinson born?

Sam Levinson was born on 8 January 1985 in USA.

What films has Sam Levinson directed?

FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Assassination Nation (2018) and Malcolm & Marie (2021).

Search every frame of Sam Levinson’s films

All 101 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Sam Levinson — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.