Sam Grierson (she/they) is a British writer, film director, podcaster, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) advocate. Autistic, ADHD, and gay, Sam’s work explores neurodivergence, identity, and LGBTQIA+ experiences through audio drama, film, and public speaking.

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• Website: www.socrocodile.com

• Website: www.crabandbull.com

• Instagram: @crocodile_sam

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i) Film Work

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The Programme (2024) – Writer & Director

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The Programme is a 20-minute short film about Drum, a non-binary, neurodivergent ex-police officer navigating loneliness and grief through AI interviews. Michelle Jeram stars as Drum.

 

Awards & Recognition List:

 

• Best First Time Filmmaker, London Women’s Film Festival (2024)

• Finalist – Little Venice Film Festival (2024)

• Finalist – Best Thriller, Paris Cinefest Festival (2024)

• Semi-finalist – New York International Women’s Film Awards (2024)

• Semi Finalist – Best Writing or Adapted Screenplay, Midlands Movies Awards (2025)

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Watch now on You Tube

IMDB Link - The Programme by Sam Grierson 2024

IMDB Link - Sam Grierson Writer and Director

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ii) Audio Plays 

 

Crocodile

 

• Description: Woman in her 30s navigates a new Autism and ADHD diagnosis, the death of her mother, and a new relationship.

• Listen on Spotify

• Listen on Amazon Music

 

 

Mole

 

• Description: Lonely autistic face painter in her 50s discovers connection in Wales.

• Listen on Spotify

• Listen on Amazon Music

 

 

Kitty

 

• Description: Stories of late-diagnosed autism across four generations, featuring Miriam Margolyes.

• Listen on Spotify

• Listen on Amazon Music

 

 

How to Drop a Piano

 

• Description: A neurodivergent actor checks into a B&B and finds more than a script, starring Mabz Beet, Jane Asher, and Lesley Joseph.

• Listen on Spotify

• Listen on Amazon Music

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iii) Podcasts

 

Daring to be Different

 

• Description: Interviews with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ changemakers exploring creativity, identity, and audacity.

• Listen now

 

 

Henpire Podcast Launch (2020)

 

• Descripton: 3 women set out to create a women’s “media empire” and in doing so realise that their very different lives may just be the key to their success. Navigating themes of motherhood and other hood, sexuality, neurodiversity, difference, sex and friendship, Henpire is a fast paced, irreverent comedy podcast written by Samantha Grierson

• Launched at The Langham Hotel, London.

• Event Photos – Getty Images

• Listen now  - Episode one

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iv) Media Coverage 

 

• BBC Radio Wales – The Arts Show, discussing Mole: Link

• Articles in DIVA Magazine and Queer Forty on LGBTQIA+ tennis representation

• Hosted Instagram Live for DIVA at the Birmingham Rothesay Championships

• Featured in London Post on neurodivergence and The Programme

• Interviewed by Out News Global: Link

• Featured on BBC Radio Science Cafe - we hear from Filmmaker, Sam Grierson, whose latest film 'The Programme' explores loneliness and grief from the perspective of a non-binary and neurodivergent ex-police officer, played by Michelle Jeram.

• Filmfreeway - The Programme 2024

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v) Awards & Recognition​

 

• Anna Kennedy Autism Hero Award for the Arts (2022)

• Diversity & Inclusion Award, HV News Awards (2024)

• Regional Winner, Stonewall Awards (2020)

• Top 100 LGBT+ Executives, Involve Global Outstanding List (2019)

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vi) Public Speaking & Workshops

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Sam delivers keynote talks and workshops on creativity, audacity, neurodiversity, and inclusion. Signature session: “45 Minutes of Audacity”, exploring identity, disruption, and storytelling.

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Link to Portfolio