Samuel Ash is a Deaf cinematographer. Confident in operating cameras and lighting, Sam's portfolio in factual work spans shooting on rugged Scottish mountains, capturing playful dolphins, following the futsal squad at the Deaflympics, and filming gardening and children’s cookery shows.

He is experienced in shooting Deaf and sign language content. Being Deaf and a native British Sign Language user, Sam has worked on many Deaf and sign language TV programmes, documentaries, and short films. This experience makes him the most skilled and precise person to authentically capture these stories, with a deep understanding of the culture and language.

Sam is currently building experience in narrative work and short films with the aim of becoming a director of photography for films and TV drama. In his free time, Sam produces, directs, shoots, and edits his own short films and documentaries, fuelling his creativity and passion for storytelling.

Based in the Midlands, UK & Tokyo, Japan.
Sony FX9 & FX6 cameras owner – the full kit list and
CV available upon request.