Samantha Lee Howe

Samantha Lee Howe is a seasoned professional in the literary and film industry, currently serving as the Festival Director and founder of the IMDB-approved Sykehouse International Film Festival since January 2024. In addition, Samantha is a published thriller novelist, with the psychological thriller "THE STRANGER IN OUR BED" available through HarperCollins Publishers since May 2019, and is also credited as the screenwriter for the film adaptation of the same title. Samantha's writing expertise extends to freelance work since 2008 and contributions as a thriller writer since June 2019. Educational background includes a Master's degree in Creative Writing from The University of Bolton, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from The University of Manchester, and a BA (Hons) in English and Writing for Performance from The University of Bolton.