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Awards

Sam B. Russell

15 wins & 1 nomination

Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, US

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Honorable Mention
    • Honorable Mention
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, US

  • Be Nice to Fish (2023)
    2024 Winner Fest Best
    • Best Overall Domestic Short
    • Be Nice to Fish

Ridgewood Guild Film Festival, US

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Short Film
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Chain NYC Film Festival

  • June's Kitten (2024)
    2024 Winner NYC Chain Film Festival Award
    • Best Experimental Short
    • June's Kitten

Brightside Tavern Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Short Film - Medium Short
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Jury Award
    • Best CT Film
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2025 Winner Short Film Award
    • Best Drama
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival, Queens

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 2nd Place Jury Prize
    • Best Film
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Mystic Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2023 Winner Jury Award
    • Best Screenplay Narrative Short
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Billy the Kid Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Narrative Short Film - Honorable Mention
    • Best Narrative Short Film
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

New York Long Island Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2023 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Director - Short
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

The Triborough Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Best Director
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell
  • Be Nice to Fish (2023)
    2024 Winner Best Make-Up
    • Be Nice to Fish

Bridgeport Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2023 Winner Jury Prize
    • Best Connecticut Film
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Norwalk Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Audience Award
    • Best CT Short
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

Brookfield Film Festival

  • Greg Naughton and James Naughton in Not the Same Clarence (2023)
    2024 Winner Festival Favorite
    • Drama
    • Not the Same Clarence
    Shared with: Brian Russell

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