Sam Shore
Biography
Sam Shore is a New Zealand-based screenwriter and producer with a distinguished career in international television. Known for his versatility across genres, including crime, drama, comedy, sci-fi, and YA, he has played a central role in creating and producing globally successful series.
Career Highlights
Shore is the creator and Executive Producer of the crime thriller series The Darkness for CBS International Studios, starring Lena Olin and directed by Lasse Hallstrom. The series has been sold to multiple territories worldwide, including all English-language markets. He was also part of the key creative team behind the BAFTA-nominated series After the Party (Lingo Pictures) and is currently developing an original series for a US streaming platform, serving as Showrunner and Executive Producer.
He has extensive experience running international writers’ rooms, including the first season of the YA sci-fi series Mystic (CBBC), and has writing credits for Hulu, Acorn TV, and the BBC. His work spans high-concept book adaptations, crime thrillers, comedy, and sci-fi, showcasing his adaptability and creative range.
Shore’s previous development projects include collaborations with Jane Featherstone and Neil Cross on an original project with Sister (Chernobyl, Black Doves), a screen adaptation for Warner Bros. NZ and Little Island (Patrick Melrose), and a sci-fi adaptation for Krasnoff/Foster Productions (Community).
Awards, Recognition, and Advocacy
Beyond his professional work, Shore has served as a finalist judge for the Sir Peter Ustinov Award for Scriptwriting at the International Emmys. He has also dedicated years to working with at-risk youth and promoting LGBTQ+ rights in New Zealand, earning a finalist position in the 2013 Young New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Personal Life
Sam Shore resides in Auckland with his husband and their two dogs. He continues to write, produce, and develop original content for international audiences, represented by Fictional Entity and Nelson Davis Law in Los Angeles.
