Sterling Hampton IV is an American film director, artist, photographer, producer, and editor from Southern California. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient (2025), Webby Honoree/Nominee and x4 Telly Award Winner; he is the CEO and Founder of Clash of the Artistic Minds (COTAM). Hampton is best known for his films, "Kylie" and "Merman" which screened at Sundance, Tribeca, AFI and Urbanworld and his latest documentary; Twitch: The Story of Daniel Franco.  His roots are in documentary and narrative filmmaking.