Sam J. Olson is an inspiring self-taught film maker from the historic City of Elgin, IL. He is best known for his short tours of local parks, small businesses and city events. Sam has also worked on several veteran-related projects, documentaries on local historical landmarks, and films and photographs private events. Sam also occasionally will document his work as a stringer, capturing the work of first responders in the Chicago suburbs. Sam creates these short films primarily as a volunteer, doing it as a passion and hobby. Sam hopes to one day be able to make a career out of his short films and documentaries.
River Bluff Studios was used as the branded name for all of Sam's work during his high school years. The channel has been renamed as such in remembrance of Sam's father who has since passed away. The name River Bluff Studios is inspired by Elgin's Gold Coast, River Bluff Road.
In June of 2024, River Bluff Studios officially became an LLC owned by Sam J. Olson