A newly established, dynamic, disruptive indie.

 Founded in 2024 by Sophie Leonard and David Hodgkinson to create channel and platform-defining premium documentary and constructed factual brands for all the major global TV channels and streaming services.

Based in London and Margate, Samphire Films combines creative directors Sophie and David’s industry-wide reputations for creating truly ambitious, award-winning, hugely popular shows.  They have the proven ability to marry originality and maverick ingenuity with gold-standard quality control and commercial success.

Telling brilliant stories is our passion and the engine that drives the company.  We are committed to working closely with people and institutions to help them share their stories with authenticity and sensitivity.  Duty of care towards the people who work with Samphire is of paramount importance and our team has worked in some of the most complex of filming environments, including NHS trusts, police forces, mental health charities, and local councils - as well as with a roster of high end “A-List” talent.

Samphire Films is also a place where behind-the-camera talent can do their best work.  As a company, we prioritise and care deeply about company culture.  We have a forward-thinking, diverse and inclusive approach to the people we work with.  Our aim is to become a first destination for top-tier talent across the spectrum, attracting a network of best-in-class producers, directors, production management staff, developers, DOP’s and editors.