Sam McGrath

Bold, emotionally charged storytelling with a cinematic edge.

Bold, emotionally charged storytelling with a cinematic edge.

StenaLine - The Stena way

StenaLine - The Stena way

StenaLine - The Stena way

Iarnród Éireann_Break Up With Your Car

Iarnród Éireann_Break Up With Your Car

Iarnród Éireann_Break Up With Your Car

Cars Ireland - Otto

Cars Ireland - Otto

Cars Ireland - Otto

Tesco Mobile - If you know, you know

Tesco Mobile - If you know, you know

Tesco Mobile - If you know, you know

Kojaque - Town’s Dead

Kojaque - Town’s Dead

Kojaque - Town’s Dead

Kajaque & Luke Palm - Date Night

Kajaque & Luke Palm - Date Night

Kajaque & Luke Palm - Date Night

Kojaque - Bambi

Kojaque - Bambi

Kojaque - Bambi

Kojaque - Flu Shot

Kojaque - Flu Shot

Kojaque - Flu Shot

Sam McGrath
Sam McGrath
Sam McGrath
Sam McGrath

Sam crafts surreal, stylised worlds that still feel grounded and real. His work pulses with offbeat humour and raw human moments, creating a distinctive voice that's both visually striking and narratively powerful.

With a background spanning writing and visual design, Sam brings multiple strengths to every project. He doesn't just direct—he authors complete visual experiences that balance strong narrative with stunning aesthetics. Whether creating music videos, short films, or commercial work, his signature style remains unmistakable.

2022 marked Sam's breakthrough year, accumulating 10 Kinsale Shark Awards including Best Short Film, Best Music Video, and Best New Director for Irish Rail's "Break Up With Your Car" campaign. Add two Silver Screen Awards from the Cannes Lions Young Director Awards, and it's clear Sam represents the future of advertising filmmaking.

Specialties:

  • Visual Design & Narrative

  • Music Videos & Short Films

  • Surreal World-Building

  • Campaign Integration

Awards & Recognition:

  • Best New Director - ICAD (2024)

  • 2x Silver Screen Awards - Cannes Lions Young Director Awards

  • 10x Kinsale Shark Awards (2022)

  • Best New Director - Kinsale Sharks

Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?

Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?

Whether you have a brief ready to go or just want to explore possibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

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