Sam Eckholm

Sam Eckholm is a filmmaker, YouTube creator, and former U.S. Air Force officer who’s built one of the most unique documentary channels on the platform, focused on military aviation, space operations, and national defense. With over 1-million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views, Sam is known for taking viewers inside some of the most restricted environments on Earth—from flying in F-16 fighter jets to filming behind-the-scenes with the United States Secret Service, Sam has worked directly with the U.S. military, defense contractors, and aerospace giants to tell high-impact stories that are as cinematic as they are educational. Based in San Francisco, California, Sam leads a production team at SE Media, where they blend journalistic access with Hollywood-style storytelling. His content defies the typical YouTube formula, no trends, no upload schedule, and no shortcuts, yet still resonates with millions around the world.

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