Sam Grierson – Writer, Film Director, Audio Playwright & Podcaster

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.

Website: www.socrocodile.com
Website: www.crabandbull.com
Instagram: @crocodile_sam

i) Film Work

The Programme (2024) – Writer & Director

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)

Watch now on You Tube

IMDB Link - The Programme by Sam Grierson 2024

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.
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Mole

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

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

Daring to be Different

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

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 Standard on neurodivergence and creativity
Interviewed by Out News Global: Link

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)

vi) Public Speaking & Workshops

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