About the Director

Farnaz Samiinia is a filmmaker whose work blends psychological drama with genre storytelling. In Blood Moon, she explores themes of identity, destiny, and the fragile boundary between rationality and instinct. Working within the short film format and a modest independent budget, Samiinia constructs a tightly focused psychological horror narrative driven by character confrontation and atmosphere. Her direction emphasizes internal conflict and tension, using clinical settings and intimate dialogue to heighten suspense rather than relying solely on spectacle.

Director’s Statement

While no formal director’s statement is widely archived, Farnaz Samiinia’s creative approach to Blood Moon centers on the fragile boundary between psychological delusion and supernatural possibility. The film follows psychiatrist Dr. Luke Parker, a man grounded in logic and analysis, as he attempts to treat a patient who believes he is a werewolf. Through their confrontation, Samiinia explores the tension between science and fate encapsulated in the film’s assertion that “We are in control of our lives, not fate.”

Awards & Recognition

According to the IMDb profile for Farnaz Samiinia and major film databases, there are no major industry awards (e.g., Academy Awards, Golden Globes) officially recorded for this specific 2012 short film.

Status: The film was a festival-tier short and received a Q&A screening with the cast and crew.