Armin Etemadi is an independent short filmmaker from Iran. His films often explore women's issues and the crises they face in Iranian society. His previous short film, "Fading Dream", was selected for the 40th Tehran International Short Film Festival (an Oscar-qualifying festival) and was among the Audience Award winners. It has also participated in and received awards from over 10 film festivals, both in Iran and internationally.

Beyond filmmaking, Armin Etemadi is a critic and researcher in feminist art. He is a regular contributor to "Zanan-e Emrooz" (Women Today), the only Iranian magazine dedicated exclusively to women's issues. He wrote an analytical essay on the works of Andrea Luka Zimmerman, featured in the booklet included with the Blu-ray release of her film collection. His research on feminist art has also been published in various Iranian journals.