Sam Newton

Sam Newton is a travel filmmaker, YouTuber, and content creator known for blending cinematic travel storytelling with humor, music, and bold creative experiments.  He often pushes against the “box” of what a filmmaker should be, producing everything from polished travel films to comedic sketches and music projects.  In this conversation, Ben and Sam unpack how Sam carved his path in the creative world — from early travel videos to earning paid campaigns and building an audience. They go deep on his process, how he balances art and business, his mindset on experimentation, and strategies he uses to stay authentic in a noisy space. Whether you create visuals, tell stories, or just wonder how to make your creative work sustainable, this chat is full of practical insight and inspiration.