A true triple threat, Sam Upton is a throwback filmmaker, best known for his directorial debut -- 12 ROUND GUN -- of which he also wrote and stars. 12 ROUND GUN became a festival hit, attending 23 festivals and taking home 14 awards. The gritty boxing drama (which also stars Mark Boone Junior and Jared Abrahamson) had an incredible 2 year stint on NETFLIX, and is now streaming everywhere. As an actor, Upton can be seen in films like THE LINCOLN LAWYER, RUNNER RUNNER, GONE, STAND UP GUYS, and THE VATICAN TAPES just to name a few. He has shared scenes with: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Bobby Cannavale, Justin Timberlake, Anthony Mackie, Amy Brenneman and many more. Also as an actor, Mr. Upton has guest starred in hit shows including Hawaii Five-0, CSI, and The Glades. His work in the theater garnered him a nomination for an Artistic Director Achievement Award for his portrayal of Mick in Messin' With Destiny. Upton has also acted in dozens of national TV commercials, and has worked with some of the biggest directors in the business. He is a 2-time winner of the Manhattan Monologue Slam, for an original piece he wrote. Most recently, Sam just became a TOP 10 FINALIST at the CINEQUEST screenwriting competition for his pilot script THE CHAMELEON. He has written, directed, and starred in multiple short films, including his most recent short, ‘HANGMAN’ starring Peter Storemare and Annabeth Gish. HANGMAN has screened at twenty-four festivals all over the country, and has garnered six awards to date. A few highlights include Mr. Upton receiving Best Director at The Georgia Shorts Film Festival, and Best Screenplay at The Playhouse West Film Festival while Peter Stormare has taken home THREE best actor awards. (follow him on Instagram - @mrsamupton)