Corporate Videos | Promotional Content | Visual Storytelling
SAM BAM: Mission Vision, & Values
We are a group of filmmakers-turned-professors who want to help bridge the gap between school and professional life for our students.
We want to help give YOU, the client, the confidence and support to sit in the director’s chair… to create the commercial of your dreams!
We pride ourselves on top-quality, cinematic visuals and a fast turnaround time in order to get your commercial out to your customers.
WHO WE ARE
The SAM BAM Team
TODD BARNES
Todd has worked professionally as a Director, Producer, Writer and Editor in film and TV for over 20 years. In that time, he has founded and run two unique production companies (Spare Key Productions, Inc. and Barnes Brothers Unlimited, Inc.). Clients have included IBM, Lenovo, Adobe, Maverick Publishing (UK), Springer (GER) and Sundance Film Festival among others. Todd is also a graduate of Boston College Law School and a member of the NY and CT Bar Associations. Currently, Todd is the co-Chair of Media and Performing Arts, as well as the co-Program Director of FTMA at Sacred Heart University.
KIM BARNES
Kim Barnes is a true bi-coastal creative with over 20 years of experience in film and television. From the soundstages of Los Angeles to the studios of New York City, she’s worked as a Makeup Artist, Production Manager, and all-around behind-the-scenes powerhouse. Her credits include HBO, NBC, Bravo, and collaborations with stars like Ricky Gervais, James Franco, Tony Bennett—and the iconic Winona Ryder. Her work behind the scenes includes indie gems like The Locksmith, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, as well as a range of productions that took her from red carpets to opera stages. With a keen eye for detail, a calm presence under pressure, and a love for storytelling, Kim brings West Coast creativity and East Coast hustle to every Sam Bam production.
ALLIE O'BRIEN, MFA
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Allie O'Brien is an experienced commercial video producer with a proven track record in producing over 50 short films and commercials. With expertise in on-set production management and producing, Allie O'Brien has successfully managed and delivered large-scale projects, including international productions and productions with budgets reaching up to $90K. Known for a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of the creative and logistical aspects of production, Allie ensures that every project runs smoothly from concept to final cut.
