Sam Esmail

TV screenwriter, director and producer

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Sam Esmail on KCRW

Filmmaker Sam Esmail lets us in on his process for creating dramatic tension and helping Julia Roberts break free from her comfort zones.

Sam Esmail’s techno-dread goes way past ‘Leave The World Behind’

Filmmaker Sam Esmail lets us in on his process for creating dramatic tension and helping Julia Roberts break free from her comfort zones.

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The creator of Mr. Robot, Sam Esmail talks translating a film script to television.

Sam Esmail: Mr. Robot

The creator of Mr. Robot, Sam Esmail talks translating a film script to television.

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