About

I'm an award winning filmmaker,  photographer, and writer based in Atlanta and Saint Simons Island, Georgia.

My story begins on Saint Simons Island where I was born and raised. The immense beauty of the Georgia coast was great training for my eye. In high school, I saved up from a local barbecue joint to buy my first camera - a Canon Rebel T5i. Simply pursuing my curiosity of visual storytelling, this humble purchase lit a spark that's never let me.

While attending the College of Coastal Georgia, I spent my summers as a kayak tour guide, paddling through salt marshes and chasing light with my camera.

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Then everything shifted in a single moment. Just after I turned 21, my father passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. I didn’t realize it at first, but the loss ran deep. I found myself navigating uncertainty.  The following summer I doubled down on photography, filmmaking, and nature. This was the subtle launch of Sam Ghioto Studio Inc.​ Opportunities started pouring in: friends needed wedding films, portraits, music videos, and brand stories. My lifelong dream of owning a business began in my hometown. As the years have gone by, I have put the reps in.

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​Today, I’m a full-time filmmaker and photographer. I love traveling and telling captivating stories. If I'm not on set, you can find me working on my own films, exploring nature, or enjoying good company.

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Films​​

A Thousand Rivulets Run is a feature new documentary by coastal filmmaker Sam Ghioto. 

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