Playing Sam
“Drama is the best inspiration”
Synopsis
After her ex-boyfriend's acting career takes off, Samantha picks up the pieces to her broken heart and (so-called) acting career to rediscover her essence as a modern Latinx actress.
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Playing Sam | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Latino Film Festival San Juan
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramon Pesante
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramon Pesante, Jenni Ruiza
- Original Title
- Playing Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Colorful Nerds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramon Pesante
Ramon Pesante, Jenni Ruiza
Lionel T. Djaowe, Andrew Garcia
Jessica Hernandez
Department Leadership Roster
Ramon Pesante
Director
Ramon Pesante
Writer
Jessica Hernandez
Producer
Lionel T. Djaowe
Director of Photography
Andrew Garcia
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing Sam
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What is Playing Sam about?
After her ex-boyfriend's acting career takes off, Samantha picks up the pieces to her broken heart and (so-called) acting career to rediscover her essence as a modern Latinx actress.
Who directed Playing Sam?
Playing Sam was directed by Ramon Pesante.
Who stars in Playing Sam?
The principal cast of Playing Sam includes Jenni Ruiza, Marc Reign, William DeMeritt, Alana Johnson, Phyllis Salaberrios.
When was Playing Sam released and how long is it?
Playing Sam was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playing Sam?
Playing Sam holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).