Sam Branson
Sam Branson is a British filmmaker, musician and philanthropic co-founder, and the son of Richard and Joan Branson. He founded Sundog Pictures, co-founded HiddenLight Productions and Big ChangeBig ChangeBig Change is a UK charity founded in 2012 by Holly Branson, Sam Branson, Princess Beatrice and friends. It supports changes in education and related systems affecting young people and is distinct from similarly named commercial software companies.Open the full entry, and releases music as Waves Rush In.
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Key facts
Early activities: Environmental expeditions and creative work
Sam Branson undertook a three-month, approximately 1,400-mile Arctic dogsled expedition drawing attention to environmental and climate issues. Documentary storytelling, music and outdoor challenges subsequently became recurring parts of his public and philanthropic work.[1]
2012Sundog Pictures and Big Change
In 2012 he founded production company Sundog Pictures and helped establish youth charity Big Change. He subsequently developed Strive challenges with his cousin Noah Devereux to raise funds for youth initiatives.[1]
2021HiddenLight Productions
In 2021 Sundog Pictures developed into HiddenLight Productions, co-founded by Sam Branson, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, with a focus on documentary and other screen storytelling.[1]
Music and philanthropy: Waves Rush In
Sam Branson releases music as Waves Rush In; his official biography lists two EPs. Film, music and initiatives such as Big Change are distinct parts of his work, rather than a role as Virgin GroupVirgin GroupVirgin Group is an investment and brand group originating in the record business established by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in 1970. Its network spans aviation, travel, hospitality, health, telecommunications, finance and spaceflight. Virgin-branded businesses have distinct ownership and operating arrangements.Open the full entry’s chief executive.[1]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Sam Branson: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/sam-branson (opens in a new window).[1]
Big Change: Official link: https://www.big-change.org/ (opens in a new window).[1][2]
Holly BransonHolly BransonHolly Branson is a Virgin Group leader and philanthropic co-founder. Trained in medicine and physiology, she worked as a doctor before joining Virgin in 2008. She leads work on the group’s vision and culture, chairs Virgin Unite and co-founded Big Change.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/holly-branson (opens in a new window).[1][3]
Richard BransonRichard BransonRichard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group. Beginning with a youth magazine and mail-order records, he expanded into aviation, leisure, telecommunications, finance and commercial spaceflight. He also founded Virgin Unite and is known for ballooning expeditions and his 2021 suborbital flight.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson (opens in a new window).[1][4]
Virgin Group: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/ (opens in a new window).[1][5]