Media Production Digital

ARMIN ARAM RIAZI

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EXPERIENCE

Ohio University, School of Film Athens, OH

Filmmaking & Cinematography • Teacher’s Assistant Aug 2024 – Present

• Designed and conducted hands-on cinematography workshops for 40+ BFA students, covering camera systems, lighting, and filmmaking fundamentals

• Provided in-depth training on RED, Blackmagic, Sony, and Canon camera systems, including Steadicam, dollies, and gimbals

• Assisted in developing a comprehensive curriculum to enhance students' understanding of film techniques and production workflows

Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) Athens, OH Staff • Programmer Feb 2023 – Present

• Reviewed, analyzed, and curated 1,000+ international short films, selecting high-quality content for festival programming.

• Managed filmmaker relations, coordinating Q&A sessions, interviews, and promotional content for festival outreach

Ohio University, School of Film Athens, OH

Equipment Circula on Center Staff • Graduate Assistant Aug 2022 – Aug 2024

• Managed, maintained, and repaired film equipment inventory, supporting 60+ productions per semester.

• Conducted technical training sessions on camera operation, boom handling, lavalier microphone placement, and grip equipment.

• Provided on-site troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure seamless production workflows. Independent Artist Athens, OH

Filmmaking, Cinematography & Editing • Freelancer 2012 – Present

• Directed, produced, and edited 10+ short films showcased at international film festivals

• Shot and lit 30+ short films as Director of Photography, Assistant Camera, Gaffer, and Best Boy Electric

• Developed and executed cinematic visual storytelling techniques, integrating experimental and traditional filmmaking methods

EDUCATION

Ohio University, College of Fine Arts Athens, OH

Master of Fine Arts • Film and Video Production Aug 2022 – May 2025 Pars University of Arts and Architectures Tehran, IRAN Bachelor of Arts • Cinema Feb 2016 – Sept 2021

SKILLS

Avid Media Composer • Adobe Creative Suit • Art Direction • Virtual Productions • Davinci Resolve • Color Grading • Audio Design • Film Educator • 16 MM Filmmaking • Film Development • 3D Modeling • VFX AWARDS & HONORS

• Selected to the 4th Cinema Colombus Film Festival for The Picture of a Lost Family 2025

• Selected at the 20th Sound of Silent Film Festival for Ephemera • Music Box Theater, Chicago 2025

• Selected at the 51st Athens Film and Video Festival for The Picture of a Lost Family 2025

• Nominated as The Best Editor at Cleaveland 48 Hour Film Festival for Be Our Guest 2024

• Selected at the 13th Pink Life QueerFest for The Picture of a Lost Family • Ankara, Türkiye 2024

• Winner of the Best Sci-Fi Story at Afsaneha Award for the Total Rest short story • Tehran, Iran 2019

• Honorable Mention at the 4th Fereshteh International Award for the Total Rest short story 2018 FILMOGRAPHY

Producer

Writer • Director • Editor

2024 • The Lost Party

Writer/Director/Editor, 20 Min, Short Film

2024 • Picture of a Lost Family

Writer/Director, 15 Min, Short Film

2023 • Diaries of a Janitor

Writer/Director/Editor, 10 Min, Short Film

2022 • Ephemera

Writer/Director/Editor, 5 Min, Short Film

2022 • C findlove

Writer/Director/Editor, 20 Min, Experimental Short Film 2022 • A Bone Story

Co-Writer/Co-Director/Editor, 5 Min, Short Film

2019 • The Erasers

Writer/Director/Co-Editor/Cinematographer 10 Min, Short Film

2019 • Hands Kill

Co-Writer/Co-Director/Co-Editor, 1 Min, Short Film 2019 • Basement 2208: From undergrounds of Tehran

Co-Director/Co-Editor/Co-Videographer, 10 Min, Short Film CINEMATOGRAPHER

2025 • Be Vicarious • Sam Bates (Cam-Op)

2025 • Forough • Sina Khani

2024 • Jannet • James Joseph

2024 • FUMBLE • Mahsa Talebiani

2023 • Last Day • James Joseph

2022 • Internal Damage • Sam Bates

2022 • Annunciation • Constanze Broadbeck

2022 • The Button • Megara Holden

2022 • Our Bed • Sharique Siddiqui

2021 • Telltale • Mira Steuer

2021 • M&M and Other Drugs • Megara Holden

2019 • Spring Tour • Mahsa Talebiani

ADDITIONAL ROLES

Gaffer • Grip • Assistant Camera • PA

2024 • Stale Air • Sarah Leibman • 2nd AC

2024 • Reunion • Lindsey Martin • Best Boy

2024 • First Night Out •Jordan Spayd • 2nd AC

2024 • Henna Stain • Nimco Yussuf • Gaffer

2024 • Ghana House • Peter Owusu • Gaffer

2024 • Baby Girl • Mellisa Levine • Key grip

2023 • Lux • Mira Steuer • Gaffer

2023 • Sad Witches • Mahsa Talebiani • Grip

2023 • Echoes of My Heart • Sharique Siddique •

1st AC

2021 • Gutom •Yana Durado • Gaffer

2022 • Plight • Mahsa Talebiani • Gaffer

2020 • Flipper • Farzad Shahab • 1st AC

2019 • Gloves • Ehsan Azimi • 1st AC

2019 • Noise • Ramin Eslami • 1st AC

COMMERCIAL

2024 Transracial Journey Camp

2024 Healthy Life Stars Promotional Video

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