Biography

Sterling Hampton IV is an American film director, photographer, producer, and composer from Southern California. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient (2025), Webby Honoree/Nominee and x4 Telly Award Winner; he is the CEO and Founder of Clash of the Artistic Minds (COTAM). Hampton is best known for his films, "Kylie" and "Merman" which screened at Sundance, Tribeca, AFI and Urbanworld. His roots are in documentary and narrative filmmaking. Hampton has directed and produced commercial projects for companies like Mercedes, LG and Honeywell x Xupermask. His creative endeavors also extend to music videos for various musical artists such as The Black Eyed Peas and Will.i.am. He not only directs, produces, colors, sound mixes and edits his own films, but also composes his own music for his original films.

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- IMDb mini biography by: Sterling Hampton IV