Sam Buckland

Sam Buckland is the Director of Programming and International Engagement at the Australian Film Institute (AFI) and the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA). Prior to this role, Sam worked as the European Programme Director at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sam has also served as a Coordinator in the UK and as a Publicist at Darwin and Associates for director Woody Allen. Sam's educational background includes a BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy and Politics from La Trobe University.