Samuel M. Sherman, a multifaceted individual, was born on April 23, 1940, in New York City.
He pursued his passion for filmmaking at New York's City College Film Institute, where he showcased his skills by running "Flash Gordon" serials and "The Mask of Fu Manchu" in the student film program.
In his early days, Sherman made the 16mm short "The Weird Stranger" in a single day, demonstrating his creative versatility.
Between 1958 and 1965, he worked as a freelance writer for notable magazine publisher Jim Warren.
However, his stint in the army was cut short due to a leg injury, resulting in his discharge.
Sherman's foray into the film industry began with the distribution of a re-released version of Monogram's 1934 classic, "The Scarlet Letter", in 1964.
Before co-founding Independent-International Pictures with Al Adamson in 1968, Sherman worked in the publicity department of Hemisphere Pictures.
The partnership with Adamson, a DIY indie filmmaker, marked the beginning of a successful production and distribution outfit that would go on to produce and/or release a diverse range of films across genres such as horror, Western, science fiction, comedy, action, and blaxploitation for the drive-in market throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
In recent years, Sherman has shared his wealth of knowledge and experiences through lively, informative interviews and commentaries for DVD releases of many films he has made and/or distributed throughout his illustrious career.
