8 Things You Didn’t Know About Samantha Scaffidi

Samantha Scaffidi is a New York-based producer, actress, director, writer, model, and public figure. She is best known for directing the documentary television series RAINN.

Aside from her contributions to the entertainment world, there is a lot to learn about this multi-talented individual. So let’s take a deep dive into these 8 previously unknown facts about her that will undoubtedly pique your attention.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Samantha Scaffidi

1. Initially Reluctant To Sign With Terrifier Franchise

Scaffidi read the script for the film Terrifier, directed by Damien Leone, and was first reluctant to join the production because she found it “grotesque” and “horrifying,” but agreed after meeting with Leone. ^[1]

2. Open To Fight For Survivors Of Sexual Assaults

Samantha developed and directed the PSA “Wait” in collaboration with The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) to help raise awareness and urgency about the difficulties and obstacles that survivors of sexual assault face.

3. Start Of Her Career

Scaffidi began her career as a waitress in the short film Uncomfortable Silence and as Bea in the feature film Derailing (both in 2013). She played Georgette in the feature film Sam and Samantha in the short film Act, Naturally in 2015. ^[2]

4. Enjoys Her Time With Friends

Samantha is a pleasant person who always makes time for her friends. She was just seen in an Instagram post traveling on a trip with her friends, and we’re sure she had a great time.

5. Website Owner

Samantha has a lot of things to show the world in her work. As a result, she has created her own website. Probably, she would share her work specifics on her website, but there isn’t much there right now. ^[3]

6. Had A Choice In Terrifier

Scaffidi was asked to choose between playing Dawn and Victoria in the Terrifier. She chose to portray the latter since she is more related to the character.

7. Filming Experience In Terrifier

Scaffidi describes the experience as enjoyable because she got to witness how everything was put together and found Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton to be quite personable on set. During filming, Leone informed her that he intended to recast her as Victoria in the sequel, Terrifier 2.

8. Accolades

Scaffidi garnered numerous honors and awards for “Wait,” including the Gold Screen YDA for Charity Commercial and recognition at AICP for Best New Director as well as other categories such as Performance, PSA, and Sound Design. Shots Awards Charity/PSA Campaign of the Year is also on the shortlist.