Samantha Herman was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, to Lesli and Robin Herman. During her childhood she was exposed to television and films, both current and classic, and a lifelong fascination was created.She graduated from the University of Toronto with Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature (major), History (minor) and Film Studies (minor). Though she always wanted to participate in the entertainment industry, she decided to first go to law school in order to earn a relevant business and contracts background. To that end, she graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2010.After graduation, knowing that there was only one place to be for a blossoming filmmaker, she moved to Los Angeles. There, she endured the grueling California Bar exam, which she passed on her first attempt. She spent time working at a law firm before realizing her true passion was still calling. She first collaborated on a short film in Los Angeles as the project's production lawyer. Thereafter, she joined the production company, Landed Entertainments, full time. With the company, she now continues as the Los Angeles office's General Counsel. In addition, she works as a producer for music videos, short films and features. As a writer, Samantha collaborates with her partner in comedy crime, her brother Jesse Herman.She is also the author of a romance novel. Show less «