STYLISMMS | SOS | SAGA of SAMI

THESE gems are pros @shermgus @tamjones1 & so lovely on set! either 3 or 4 am {& FREEZING} end of the work day aka “night shooting”. i am beyond + impressed x the actor’s mastery of staying in character & pretending it’s a summer evening in a cali december night 9c/48f. {& not one complaint} | dir. @allherfavorites • prod. @flourishingfilms || 📸x @esteeochoa || #tildeathLA #smmscostumedesign #indiefilmmaking #iloveactors #bts (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_vLQRgXUl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dsj25vb719bv

THANK YOU to director @iamdelaram 🤩✨ ・・・ Rain Man @omgrainman - “Take It Closer” (feat. @vikkigilmore) official music video out on @dimmak 🎶 Thanks to the amazing team who made it happen with me 🎹♠️🎥 link in bio. Director: @iamdelaram Producer: @iamdelaram Cinematographer: @n8thankim Editor: @ninamcneely Assistant Director: @im.t.rain Dancers/Performers: Kenzie McClure @kenshaye Ryan Spencer @ryanmarkspencer Emily Meister @em_meister Try Wells @tyy.bby Maija Knapp @maijaknapp Sandra Ruiz @sandrarmorlett Stylist: Sami Martin Sarmiento @stylismms Makeup & Hair: Caitlin Cassidy | #smmscostumedesign #smmsstyle (at DTLA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-TdmhgSe-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hc2tbeq4g55g

THANK YOU to director @iamdelaram 🤩 ・・・ Rain Man @omgrainman - “Take It Closer” (feat. @vikkigilmore) official music video out on @dimmak 🎶 Thanks to the amazing team who made it happen with me 🎹♠️🎥 Director: @iamdelaram Producer: @iamdelaram Cinematographer: @n8thankim Editor: @ninamcneely Assistant Director: @im.t.rain Dancers/Performers: Kenzie McClure @kenshaye Ryan Spencer @ryanmarkspencer Emily Meister @em_meister Try Wells @tyy.bby Maija Knapp @maijaknapp Sandra Ruiz @sandrarmorlett Stylist: Sami Martin Sarmiento @stylismms Makeup & Hair: Caitlin Cassidy | #smmscostumedesign #smmsstyle (at DTLA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-TEElAWms/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dddelpxx94ir

THANK YOU to director @iamdelaram, i styled this stunning music video & worked a ✨cast! ・・・ Rain Man @omgrainman - “Take It Closer” (feat. @vikkigilmore) official music video out on @dimmak 🎶 Thanks to the amazing team who made it happen with me 🎹♠️🎥 link in bio. Director: @iamdelaram Producer: @iamdelaram Cinematographer: @n8thankim Editor: @ninamcneely Assistant Director: @im.t.rain Dancers/Performers: Kenzie McClure @kenshaye Ryan Spencer @ryanmarkspencer Emily Meister @em_meister Try Wells @tyy.bby Maija Knapp @maijaknapp Sandra Ruiz @sandrarmorlett Stylist: Sami Martin Sarmiento @stylismms Makeup & Hair: Caitlin Cassidy | #smmscostumedesign #smmsstyle (at DTLA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-SU42n95y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13fykibetlxfj

i HIGHLY recommend watching this EPIC {LINK in my bio} medieval fantasy that i #costumedesign’d for dir. @sadecjoseph & @spotify! ・・・@killnigel’s mouth: “Thank you so much to @spotify @sadecjoseph @b00tymusic @mobrowne for giving me my first acting role. I hope you all enjoy the movie. S/O to everyone apart of this film you are all amazing @sinnginn @robertglasper @kherispoppin @jayson.aaron @stylismms @jorelquinn @that_dreadhead_model @iamjeshuav @only.winns @jordanoramdp @simonecheri @honeysucile @janellereneepearson i know I forgot a lot of names but tag yourself so we can re connect. I love you all. “ KNIGHT OUT NOW Exclusively on @spotify Black Girl Magic Playlist | #BlackHistoryisNOW #BlackGirlMagic #smmscostumedesign #keepamericagreatlydiverse (at Spotify Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSHxhbAh9n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hbwazonx4lf1

i APPRECIATE choo director @sadecjoseph & @spotify for having me costume design this EPIC medieval fantasy film! {link in bio} This narrative film is NOW available to watch | DP @jordanoramdp || HUGE TY to my team: @lucas.ciotti @ryandodson @lolawusu @crev4cuba @vol.b | special ✨TY @dericacolewash! || the incredible cast... forgive me for not having everyone... @sinnginn @robertglasper @kherispoppin @killnigel @jayson.aaron @jorelquinn @iamjeshuav @honeysucile @wreklesswatson @jessemmanuel_ @byronscottadams @misakoenvela @tonyainstagram @kriswav @janellereneepearson @that_dreadhead_model | #smmscostumedesign #BlackGirlMagic #blackhistoryisnow #ReimaginingArmor #Spotify #KeepAmericaGreatlyDiverse (at Spotify Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQIGgVggvk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gs6kmwd3nxb4

#BTS from my late night fashion guerrilla shoot {#PEACHhipGirl} x @gerardlalosandoval w/ the stunning @sinnginn & the luscious designs x @alionakononova | #smmsstyle #guerrilla (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpCu6V3AOJV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=132cok2mc1c6

pink + gold name plate + wing lady @amas | TY @alionakononova for the beautiful dress & @josiahcracraft flawless make up ✨✨✨✨✨#ama2018 (at American Music Awards 2018 Watch Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/BovoQSSgO8q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w2dx1e36l0wj

i am very THANKFUL to the TALENTED directors @schuylerhelford @sadecjoseph, w/ whom i worked on two insanely LIT + FUN film shoots • the last two wks, i prepped both, 1 weekend overlapping with filming & sandwiched between fittings from the other... TY to my AWESOME costume team, none of this possible w/out them; @lucas.ciotti @ryandodson @lolawusu | #smmscostumedesign #womenfilmmakers #ladybosses #iplaydressupforaliving (at Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bocrqezgdg1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n9xtt3agbvdg

truly behind the scenes moment captured x DP @jordanoramdp | director @sadecjoseph ‘s fantasy film mash up of renaissance, medieval & afrocentric + urban accents... just wait... | #smmscostumedesign #bts #femalefilmmakerfriday (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRzPCVgVJl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jpwelmmbkvrc

#FUCKSBOYS x @calamitythekid... TY to director @schuylerhelford & my mamita who loan her fur coat for costumes 💝 #smmscostumedesign (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFW7SggOzU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q6wwl8nsgk7t

Film Fest NOMINATIONs 🚨: CONGRATS @wilcoxsessions dir. Chris Litten! ・・・ C L A W was just announced as an official selection of the 2018 Optical Theatre Hortor Film Festival in Naples, Italy via dark veins.com !!! I think we’re nominated for Best Short Film and Best Music 🎵 Karate King crushed the score and we’re super happy for him. Our film was inspired by Italian Giallo so couldn’t be more excited to screen for an Italian audience. Thank You!! 🎥🦐💀💉 #horrormovies #giallo #indiefilmmaking #SUPPORTindieFilm X watching them! #smmscostumedesign #clawthemovie (at Naples, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoApumFAGIg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=36700o1ry5lm

from the camera of the talented DP @4th.eye.diaries, kirby griffin, who took these beautiful portraits between takes during the filming of @cauleen_smith ’s #Sojourner art film. cauleen opened her exhibit @icaphiladelphia, “GIVE IT or LEAVE IT”. i cd’d a mix of vintage finds & @oseiduro | #BTS #smmscostumedesign #cauleensmith #artfilm #icaphilly (at Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6hzjvAqEH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iut22uwxjww3

i 🖤 binder clips. #iplaydressupforaliving. (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn2nJQjgq-l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ksry0h92oebb