Born and raised in Tehran Iran, Sam immigrated to the US in the late 90’s. After graduating with a Dual Degree in Political Science & Persian Studies from the University of Maryland he enrolled in the NYU Graduate Film Program. With experience in commercial and narrative productions, Sam’s work has screened on CNN, ESPN and many other local and nationwide stations. Most recently he shot Rashad Frett’s Cary Fukunaga backed short film RICKY (Sundance 2023), Joecar Hanna’s DELIVER ME (SXSW 2023) and Derrick Woodyard’s Spike Lee backed short LOVE TAPS.