Adam Saunders

Adam Saunders

38 · Born: Nov 6, 1986

Personal Details

BornNov 6, 1986 Sydney, Australia

Biography

Adam Saunders is a multifaceted creative force in the film industry, boasting an impressive range of skills as an actor, writer, director, and producer.

As the mastermind behind the 2023 film "Dotty & Soul", Saunders made his mark by writing, directing, and producing the project, which premiered worldwide and was subsequently acquired by Showtime. This ambitious endeavor saw Saunders sharing the screen with esteemed actress Leslie Uggams, who boasts both Emmy and Tony Award accolades.

Saunders' professional endeavors are closely tied to Footprint Features, the production company he co-founded, where he has served as lead producer on a diverse slate of projects, including "Darby and the Dead" for 20th Century Studios, "When We First Met" for Netflix, "Shimmer Lake" for Netflix, "About Alex" for Sony, and "Family Weekend" for Paramount.

Throughout his career, Saunders has demonstrated a commitment to crafting character-driven stories that spark meaningful conversations around pressing social issues, seeking to engage mainstream audiences and inspire critical thinking.

Saunders' educational background is equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from Duke University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the esteemed Yale School of Drama.

Career

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2023
Dotty & Soul
Dotty & Soul as Ethan Cox
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2017
Shimmer Lake
Shimmer Lake as State Trooper
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2016
Occupy, Texas
Occupy, Texas as Officer Barry
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2014
About Alex
About Alex as Night Editor
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2013
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2011
The Roommate
The Roommate as Handsome Guy
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2007
Once Upon a Film
Once Upon a Film as Derek Weitzman
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2023
Dotty & Soul
Dotty & Soul as Director, Writer