Julius Sampson

Julius Sampson, yeah, you might’ve caught his name floating around film circles lately. He’s not some overnight sensation, but his work has been popping up more and more. Take “Riff Raff” from 2024—people are still arguing about that one online, you know? The guy’s got a knack for picking projects that get under your skin. “Cupids” (2021) was a wild little ride, too. Not your average rom-com, more like if someone smashed Hallmark with a dash of real-life messiness and a couple of left hooks. What’s cool about Sampson is he doesn’t stick to one lane. There’s “8:46 Films” (2021), which, honestly, hit different. That project didn’t shy away from getting heavy, tackling real stuff and not sugarcoating it for anyone. He’s got this energy that jumps between genres, like he gets bored staying in the same box for long. One minute he’s in a sharp, witty drama, the next he’s mucking about in a satire or something a little darker. People talk about his range, but I think it’s more about guts. He goes for scripts other folks might dodge—no fear there. Sampson’s choices don’t feel calculated, just genuine. Not every film’s a blockbuster or a critic darling, but you can tell he’s chasing stories that actually matter to him. That’s rare. If you haven’t checked out his stuff yet, you’re honestly missing out on someone who’s not afraid to shake things up.