Samantha Renshi Skinner (she/her)

is a Brooklyn-based film producer and second-generation Korean American from Austin, Texas. With a focus on Asian American storytelling and social impact, her producing work includes the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning short WHEN YOU LEFT ME ON THAT BOULEVARD and the ARRAY-distributed documentary feature WHO WE BECOME. She is a 2023 Sundance Institute Producers Intensive Fellow.

In addition to her film work, Samantha has over five years of professional experience in higher education from working in studio environments at the University of Texas and New York University. Currently, she serves as the Director of Operations for the 370J Media Commons at NYU. Passionate about being a lifelong learner, she leads teams to achieve their goals while fostering a sense of community.