PRODUCTION REEL

A segment from WSAV's daily lifestyle show, The Bridge, giving viewers an insider's look at opening weekend of the 2022 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Nominated film actors and directors accept their awards and meet up with host, Patty Turner on the red carpet. I had the honor to film interviews, and photograph the awarded filmmakers and stars.

Scissors is a short dark comedy that flips the conventions of horror while examining the role of women in film. I'm proud to have written directed, and produced this project as my SCAD capstone. Starring Lindsey Ranz, Aaron Donahue, and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Broadway cast member Darby Breedlove. Featuring music from indie rock band Chastity Belt and Savannah, GA based musician Smoke Lavender/Oopsie.

CWhere We Live is a promotional series for WSAV-CW showcasing the iconic landmarks and events that make the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry a unique southern region. This video series features not only my skills as a producer, trained camera operator and drone spotter, but my experience as a voice actor. Promotional series featuring drone imagery from Drew Hunt and Tyriek Williamson.

Pages of Destiny, a 2021 Cannes Film Market Short Film Corner selection, is a collaboration between The Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Arts Academy, and University of Siena and Palermo, Italy. The Italian language story follows Matteo, a young boy who has a special relationship with a sentient bookstore. I worked on this groundbreaking short as a script supervisor. Official Selection at Giffoni International Children’s Film Festival Official Selection at Sunscreen Film Festival

Loving Living Local is a promotional series celebrating the unique cultural landscape of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry featuring my editing and videography. Community members and local events are shown in this version of the series, which is updated continuously throughout the year.

A segment from WSAV's daily lifestyle show, The Bridge, giving viewers an insider's look as the celebration comes to a close at the 2022 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Nominated film actors and directors accept their awards and meet up with host, Patty Turner on the red carpet.

Weekly Proof of Benefit promo written, shot, and edited to celebrate Tina Tyus-Shaw's work moderating the nationally televised Georgia Senate Debate between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. This debate was hosted in Savannah, Georgia at Plant Riverside by Nexstar Broadcasting/WSAV and NewsNation.

Folk artist Panhandle Slim has become an icon in Savannah's art scene. This installment of CWhere We Live centers his large scale paintings across the city, and he and WSAV-The Bridge Executive Producer Tarcia Bush offer some insight on his artwork. This series highlights my work as an editor and videographer.

Every year during Women's History Month, Nexstar Broadcasting celebrates women who are dedicated to serving their communities. This is a promotional video written, shot, edited, by myself for the 2023 Remarkable Women spotlight program. Four finalists are selected in regions all over the country to share their stories - one of whom will go on to become Nexstar's Remarkable Woman of the Year. This promo features journalist and weekend anchor Daisy Kershaw.

This commercial for the Georgia Department of Health shows my work as an editor and voice over actor during my time with Nexstar Media at WSAV.

Promised Land Farm is the only Black owned Farm in Chatham County, with roots dating back to the Civil War era. This story is featured not only in CWhere We Live but also Kim Gusby's WSAV Black History Journey. I had the privilege to edit and write promotional video for both series.

This music video presents my work as director of photography. Director, Aaron Jackson, and I explore female rage in response to unsolicited nude photos in this short, set to the Riot-Grrl punk sounds of rock band Where's Winona Now?

This installment takes viewers to Tybee Island to discover the sculptures and exhibitions at the SCAD Sand Arts Festival. This promo was produced by myself and Tyriek Williamson displaying my videography and his drone imagery of the celebration.

Weekly Proof of Benefit promo featuring my writing, videography, and editing highlighting WSAV's coverage of the Georgia Senate Debate, weekday anchor Ben Senger's work moderating the South Carolina First Congressional District Debate and live coverage of election night 2022.

Jekyll Island takes center stage in this promo, providing viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at daily operations and an exclusive interview at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Weekly Proof of Benefit promo reviewing News 3's coverage of the Murdaugh Family murder case and trial. In my writing and editing I highlight Lowcountry Reporter Andrew Davis and his dedication to this Colleton County case.

The following is a graduate film that examines climate change from the point of view of plants. I was granted the opportunity to work as a SCAD sophomore on this short as the cinematographer.

Augmented, according to writer and director Tea Lynor, is an experimental film about technology's impact on humanity, set in the near future. This is one of my first projects in shot design as I worked as a co-director of photography with graphic designer and cinematographer Tyler Pelzek.

Woman in White is the pilot of the post apocalyptic horror comedy series The Hauntings Never Stop. The anthology series shares wacky stories from beyond the grave. This project was my second capstone project; I joined as the script supervisor.

During a robbery two sisters reflect on their relationship and decide what matters most to them, money or family. This project was written and directed by Rachel M Ussery, who recruited me as her gaffer and assistant camera.

New Rules follows a young couple opening and defining the boundaries of their relationship and taking new risks in love. Written by Carlos Carrero and directed by Meredith Waugh, this short features the co-director of photography work of myself and music photographer Katie Oliver.

An award winning commercial for Bic 4 Color, 2018. This advertisement was one of the first projects I worked on at SCAD as a production assistant.

Girls Impact the World Film Festival 'Best Production" Winner - a criminal mastermind recruits three couples in a jewel heist that sparks a feminist movement within the gang. Laura Matherne as Sally

Mia works in isolation at a local diner as she tries to cope with her depersonalization and derealization disorders without over-stimulation. After the pressure brought in from a run in with her friend Anna, Mia decides to spend the night out with her, only for the dissociation she hoped to escape from to follow her. Cast & Crew: Beca Selgado as "Mia" Laura Matherne as "Anna" Written, Directed and Co-Edited by: Aaron Viazanko Assistant Director: Colette Moreau Producer: Talia Bornstein Director of Photography: Connor Meccay 1st Assistant Camera: Mathew Cartmell 2nd Assistant Camera: Jaspor Lazor Gaffer: Katie Bell Key Grip: Dallas Jenkins Dolly Grip: Gray MacDonald Grip: Wes Shiflet Location Sound: Kush Tandon Assistant Editors: Federico Arboleda & Sarah Maggicomo Hair & Makeup: Daphne Kiss Script Supervisor: Dan Benglov PA's: Esteban Sanchez & Clarisse Mulvany Music: Emi Jones - Home (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAt-hc1IWRw) Future Unlimited - Speak Your Language (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fB7Vt8uQm4) Towers - Towers III (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm88L3nmdtU) Helpful links with more information on depersonalization and derealization: https://www.unrealuk.org/ https://www.dpmanual.com/ http://traumadissociation.com/ https://www.pods-online.org.uk/ https://patient.info/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-leaflet https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/#.XdNoQDJKjIF Message from Aaron Viazanko: Hiya. I've been wanting to do this project for two years now and I'm surprised that I was given the privilege to do so from all of the amazing talent that agreed to come on and help make that happen. As someone that has been heavily suffering from depersonalization and derealization alongside a long-living generalized anxiety disorder, this project is something that speaks from a decade of experience and I hope it's able to speak to at least one other person and can tell them that they aren't alone in that void. Depersonalization and derealization are two of the most self-dehumanizing things that you can be forced to be deal with, enforcing the idea that you'll always feel fake and alone no matter how many people are in the static around you. However, I do know that we can all help each other in the static and that we will all wake up soon. Please remember that you are valid and you won't be sleepwalking forever, I promise. I hope you were able to find relatability, comfort or realization in watching this. Thank you for stopping by and watching :) #depersonalization #derealization #depersonalisation #derealisation