Sam Wrench
British filmmaker
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Sam Wrench (born 1991 in Hampstead, London)[1] is British director, known for his concert films and music competition TV shows, in particular BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA (2022), Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 (2023) and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023). He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Film in 2023.
Sam Wrench | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 or 1991 (age 34–35)[1] |
| Occupations | Film director, music video director |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Notable work | BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour |
| Spouse | Emma Easton |
In addition to his concert film work he directed debut seasons of Rhythm and Flow, La Firma, My Kind of Country, The Road and Alter Ego, as well as episodes of American Idol.
Directing
| Year | Project | Outlet | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mary J. Blige: The London Sessions | Theatrical release | American singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige's documentary film for her 2014 album The London Sessions. The film made its debut at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. | [1][2] |
| 2015 | Blur: New World Towers | [1] | ||
| 2016 | Mumford & Sons: We Wrote This Yesterday | [1] | ||
| 2022 | Brandi Carlile: In the Canyon Haze Live | [1] | ||
| 2022 | BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA | Disney+ | South Korean band BTS's Permission to Dance on Stage performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in late 2021 | [1] |
| 2022 | Lizzo: Live in Concert | HBO Max | American singer and rapper Lizzo's Special Tour performance at Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on 18 and 19 November 2022 | [3] |
| 2023 | Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 | Apple Music | American singer Billie Eilish's Happier Than Ever World Tour performance at the O2 Arena in London in June 2022 | [4][5] |
| 2023 | Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | Theatrical release | American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour performances in Los Angeles | [4][5] |
| 2024 | Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration | Theatrical release Canale 5 |
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concert event on 15, 17 and 19 July 2024, at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy | [4][6] |
| 2024 | A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter | Netflix | American singer Sabrina Carpenter's musical Christmas special | [7] |
| 2024 | A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl | Theatrical release | Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey's 2024 Bewitched Tour performance at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Thomas Wilkins | |
| 2025 | Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris | Theatrical release | American singer Christina Aguilera's 2025 performance in Paris in support of the 25th anniversary of her 2000 Christmas album, My Kind of Christmas | [8] |
In March 2025, it was announced that Wrench would be directing a potential remake of the 1980 American musical drama film The Idolmaker.[9] In April 2025, it was announced that Wrench would be directing a potential remake of the 1992 American romantic thriller drama film The Bodyguard.[10][11]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Grammy Award | Best Music Film | Billie Eilish: Live at the O2 | Nominated | [12] |