Sterling Hampton IV

Sterling Hampton IV is an American film director, photographer, producer, writer, and composer from Southern California and a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient for 2025. He is the creator and head of Clash of the Artistic Minds (COTAM). Best known for his films, "Kylie" and "Merman" which screened at Sundance, Tribeca, AFI and Urbanworld. His roots are in documentary and narrative filmmaking. Hampton has created for companies like Mercedes, Xupermask and LA Times. His creative endeavors also extend to music videos for various musical artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am, Mario, G-Eazy and more. He not only directs, produces, colors, sound mixes and edits his own films, but also composes his own music for his original films.

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