Sam Yates was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow 2016. He directed short film The Hope Rooms featuring Andrew Scott and Ciaran Hinds, and short films for the Globe featuring Ruth Wilson, Gemma Arterton and Hayley Atwell.

He is known for his work in theatre including Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet starring Christian Slater (West End), and upcoming production of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger starring Matthew Broderick and Elizabeth McGovern (West End).