Sterling Hampton IV
Film Director
FILMS
Kylie
Kylie
Merman
Merman
This film delves into the remarkable life and challenges of André Chambers, a queer Black man who grew up amid societal clashes in a Southern California beach town.
FIGS
FIGS
SITE
Film Studio | Clash Of The Artistic Minds
Film Studio | Clash Of The Artistic Minds
Clash of the Artistic Minds is an award-winning Los Angeles based film, tv and commercial production company.
Sterling Hampton IV IMDB
Sterling Hampton IV IMDB
PRESS
Sterling Hampton IV’s Obama-Election-Inspired Coming-of-Age Story ‘Inauguration Day’ Kicks Off Production | Blex Media
Sterling Hampton IV’s Obama-Election-Inspired Coming-of-Age Story ‘Inauguration Day’ Kicks Off Production | Blex Media
Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes 30 Under 30
The winners of the Champs-Élysées Film Festival 2024
The winners of the Champs-Élysées Film Festival 2024
Discover the winners of the Champs-Élysées Film Festival 2024, whose 13th edition was held from June 18 to 25, 2024.
A gentle soul in an oppressive land – Bonnie’s story of life in America | Aeon Videos
A gentle soul in an oppressive land – Bonnie’s story of life in America | Aeon Videos
Born in Alabama when segregation was still law, Bonnie’s story charts how systemic racism shaped the contours of her life
Sundance 2024 Short Film Review: Merman ★★★★★
Sundance 2024 Short Film Review: Merman ★★★★★
Director-producer-editor-colorist-composer Sterling Hampton IV’s Merman is a poignant, beautifully layered portrait of André Chambers, a 58-year-old Black queer man living in Palm Springs, wh…
Sterling Hampton IV Explores Identity and Resilience in ‘Merman’: A Deep Dive into André Chambers’ Remarkable Journey to Self-Acceptance | GLAAD
Sterling Hampton IV Explores Identity and Resilience in ‘Merman’: A Deep Dive into André Chambers’ Remarkable Journey to Self-Acceptance | GLAAD
Moveable Interview: Sterling Hampton on "Merman"
Moveable Interview: Sterling Hampton on "Merman"
The filmmaker talks about going deep with a Palm Springs nurse who has plenty going on beneath the surface and his keen short doc portraits.
Sterling in ASCAP Sundance Composer Spotlight 2024
Sterling in ASCAP Sundance Composer Spotlight 2024
Sterling Hampton IV is an American film director, producer, writer, and composer from Southern California. His roots are in documentary and narrative filmmaking with his first projects being made during his high school years. After undergrad, Sterling traveled the world with various musical artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, Mario, G-Eazy and others shooting video and photo content. Sterling went on to direct music videos for said artists and as a byproduct of his relationships with the musicians, he learned how to make digital music compositions.
MERMAN PLAYING AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM (TICKETS) AUGUST 22ND
MERMAN PLAYING AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM (TICKETS) AUGUST 22ND
A night of the best recent documentary shorts, including 14 Paintings, Alok, Ekbeh, Merman, Salone Love, The Smallest Power, and Winding Path.
MERMAN at Sundance Film Festival
MERMAN at Sundance Film Festival
Discover the 2026 film lineup.
L.A. Times Short Docs Launches New Season with Sterling Hampton’s ‘Merman’
L.A. Times Short Docs Launches New Season with Sterling Hampton’s ‘Merman’
After Ballerina Doc ‘Kylie,’ Director Sterling Hampton Has His Eye On Features
After Ballerina Doc ‘Kylie,’ Director Sterling Hampton Has His Eye On Features
"Kylie" wins Best Documentary Short at Urbanworld
"Kylie" wins Best Documentary Short at Urbanworld
A Black ballerina speaks about passion and pain in the ballet community as she dances throughout the streets of Los Angeles.
ASCAP Sundance Composer Spotlight (Sterling Hampton)
ASCAP Sundance Composer Spotlight (Sterling Hampton)
Sterling Hampton is an American film director, photographer, editor and composer from southern California.
‘Kylie’ Article Yahoo News x Shadow and Act (Sundance)
‘Kylie’ Article Yahoo News x Shadow and Act (Sundance)
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