TAAROF
Written and Directed by Samuel Yadidian.
An old man recounts fleeing Iran during the 1979 revolution, teaching his grandson about their lineage through a story of trust, urgency, and smuggled money.
(https://vimeo.com/yadidian/taarof | password: itisafilm7)
My first short film. New York, NY.
A finalist for the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles.
Hello Robo
An exercise in AI filmmaking. Click here for more.
Covid-era. New York City. February, 2021.
Final project for AI Filmmaking course at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. Utilizing tools such as Google Flow, Kling, and Midjourney.
And some of my other videos… (vimeo.com/yadidian)
Cinematography work — A snowy day in my favorite place. 2025. The sequel.
NYC in the Summer of 2024
Full scale corporate work — eImmigration by Cerenade. Directing, casting, animation, sound, producing, and editing all done by Samuel Yadidian.
Interiors shot for Beverly House, a coworking space in Los Angeles.