Stephen Sayadian, also known as Rinse Dream, began his career as a creative director for Larry Flynt Publications. He co-wrote, designed, and directed the surreal motion-pictures Nightdreams (Parts 2 & 3), Café Flesh, Party Doll a-Go-Go (Parts 1 & 2), and Dr. Caligari, a semi-sequel to the 1920 film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The film premiered as an opening night selection (Midnight Madness) at the Toronto International Film Festival.

In addition to film and videos, he designed and directed for network television, MTV, and the stage. As a print art director, he collaborated on numerous motion-picture one-sheets including films by Brian De Palma, John Carpenter, and Tobe Hooper.