Samuel Kay Forrest

Samuel Kay Forrest (born August 2, 1989) is a multinational filmmaker, writer, director, actor, producer, activist, executive, and owner of Mother Earth Films and Forrest Productions. He is best known as the director, writer, and actor of the award-winning films HipBeat and Invisible Borders.
 
With his talent and drive, Forrest has become a prominent figure in the film industry, bringing true stories to life through his unique vision and artistic talent. He continues to pursue his passion for filmmaking and activism, inspiring others with his dedication to creating meaningful and impactful work.
==Early life and education==
Forrest was born on August 2, 1989, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and grew up in a family of actors. His father, Anthony Forrest, and mother, Evelijn Forrest, were both actors, and his grandmother was also involved in the performing arts. When Forrest was very young, his family moved to England, where his mother started teaching drama at his school when he was just five years old.
 
Forrest spent his childhood in various countries, including England, Canada, and the United States, before eventually settling in London to study theater.
==Career==
After spending his formative years in London, Toronto, and Los Angeles, Forrest returned to London to pursue acting and began performing on stage all over the UK. He appeared in several short films and TV series, including Don’t Leave Me, Oneironauts, and Awkward Embraces. During this time, he developed an interest in directing and enjoyed collaborating with actors and crew members to tell compelling stories.
 
To pursue his passion for filmmaking, Forrest attended film school in Los Angeles. After completing his education, he acted in several independent films before ultimately deciding to write and direct independent projects. Some of his notable films include The Queen of Hollywood Blvd, Groove, and Born Dead.
 
However, unfulfilled with his level of acting, Forrest wrote and directed his first feature film, HipBeat. The coming-of-age drama, released in 2021, is about a young man searching for his gender identity in the Berlin underground. The film received critical acclaim and can be found on various platforms.
 
In addition to HipBeat, Forrest has directed several other short films, such as Invisible Borders, As I Dream, Don’t Leave Me, Dark Side of Town, The Light Burns Blue, Her Body, Her Choice!, and Orango. He is the founder and owner of Mother Earth Films, an independent film-directing company based in Ireland and Germany, and the founder of Forrest Productions based in Los Angeles.
In 2023, Forrest released a documentary drama film “Orango,” exploring the themes of love, freedom, and identity. The film premiered at the PAFF in Los Angeles in February 2023.
Currently, Forrest is working on the feature film “GodHead,” for which he is a director and writer. He is also portraying the character Chris Starr in the movie.
==Personal life==
Forrest resides between Los Angeles, CA and Berlin, Germany.
==Filmography==
Year 	Title 	Role 	Credits
2003 	Don’t Leave Me 	TV Reporter 	Director, Writer
2010 	Oneironauts 	Lars 	Actor
2010 	The Magician 	Orderly Three 	Actor
2011 	Awkward Embraces (Episode 1) 	The Crush 	Actor
2011 	Key 	Morgue Assistant 	Actor
2011 	Bounty 	Tab Malick 	Actor
2012 	Behind the Scenes (4 episodes) 	Nathaniel 	Actor
2013 	1%ERS 	Journalist 	Actor
2015 	Luna 	Kay de Verloren 	Writer
2015 	Citizens United 	Spike, Alexander Hamilton	Actor
2016 	East of Byzantium: War Gids and Warrior Saints 	Hun Warrior 	Actor
2017 	The Queen of Hollywood Blvd 	Roky 	Actor
2017 	Groove 	James Parker 	Actor
2017 	Dark Side of Town: Mauer Der Ruine 	Hans Muller 	Director, Writer
2017 	Born Dead 	Lurking Death 	Actor
2020 	Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash	Steve Gaines 	Actor
2020 	HipBeat 	Angus 	Director, Writer
2021 	Invisible Borders 	Skin 	Director, Writer
2021 	As I Dream 	Leo 	Director, Writer
2022 	The Light Burns Blue 	Alexander 	Director, Writer
2022 	The Ballad of Bob's Garage 	Young Willy 	Actor
2023 	Her Body, Her Choice! 	 	
Director, Writer	 	 	
2023 	Orango 	 	
Director, Writer	 	 	
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official website
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* Samuel Kay Forrest on imdb
Category:1989 births
Category:Filmmakers
Category:Writers
Category:Directors
Category:Actors
Category:Producers
Category:Activists
Category:People from Amsterdam