I’ve always had a passion for storytelling. It started with short stories and journalism, and gradually moved into the world of film. I’ve learned that art doesn’t fit neatly into any single form, so I switch between mediums to explore personal storytelling through filmmaking. Over the past decade I’ve been practicing filmmaking, and my films have screened at more than 20 festivals across Ohio and beyond. I continue to develop personal narratives through a blend of experimental and traditional techniques, while mentoring and collaborating with fellow artists along the way.…

Armin Aram Riazi

I’ve always had a passion for storytelling. It started with short stories and journalism, and gradually moved into the world of film. I’ve learned that art doesn’t fit neatly into any single form, so I switch between mediums to explore personal storytelling through filmmaking. Over the past decade I’ve been practicing filmmaking, and my films have screened at more than 20 festivals across Ohio and beyond. I continue to develop personal narratives through a blend of experimental and traditional techniques, while mentoring and collaborating with fellow artists along the way.…

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I’ve always had a passion for storytelling. It started with short stories and journalism, and gradually moved into the world of film. I’ve learned that art doesn’t fit neatly into any single form, so I switch between mediums to explore personal storytelling through filmmaking.

Over the past decade I’ve been practicing filmmaking, and my films have screened at more than 20 festivals across Ohio and beyond. I continue to develop personal narratives through a blend of experimental and traditional techniques, while mentoring and collaborating with fellow artists along the way.

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Assistant at Cinemark Theaters, Cinemark Cincinnati, OH
July 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Maintained the cinema space for screenings, supported audience comfort, and managed, maintained, and repaired projection equipment.
Teaching Assistant at Ohio University, School of Film, Athens, OH
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed and conducted hands-on cinematography workshops for 40+ BFA students; provided training on RED, Blackmagic, Sony, and Canon camera systems, including Steadicam, dollies, and gimbals; assisted in developing a comprehensive curriculum to enhance film techniques and production workflows.
Programmer at Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF), Athens, OH
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Reviewed, analyzed, and curated 1,000+ international short films, selected high-quality content for festival programming; managed filmmaker relations, coordinating Q&As, interviews, and promotional content for festival outreach.
Graduate Assistant at Ohio University, School of Film, Equipment Circulation Center, Athens, OH
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Managed, maintained, and repaired film equipment inventory, supporting 60+ productions per semester; conducted technical training on camera operation, boom handling, lavalier microphone placement, and grip equipment; provided on-site troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Freelancer at Independent Artist, Athens, OH
January 1, 2012 - November 13, 2025
Directed, produced, and edited 10+ short films showcased at international film festivals; shot and lit 30+ short films in roles including Director of Photography, Assistant Camera, Gaffer, and Best Boy Electric; developed and executed cinematic storytelling techniques blending experimental and traditional methods.
Writer/Director/Editor at From Athens, With Love
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, and editor for a 15-minute experimental short film.
Writer/Director/Editor at The Lost Party
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, and editor for a 20-minute short film.
Writer/Director/Editor at Picture of a Lost Family
January 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, and editor for a 15-minute short film.
Writer/Director/Editor at Diaries of a Janitor
January 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, and editor for a 10-minute short film.
Writer/Director/Editor at Ephemera
January 1, 2022 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, and editor for a 5-minute short film.
Writer/Director/Editor at C:\\...\\findlove
January 1, 2022 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, and editor for a 20-minute experimental short film.
Co-Writer/Co-Director/Editor at A Bone Story
January 1, 2019 - November 13, 2025
Co-writer, co-director, and editor for a 5-minute short film.
Writer/Director/Co-Editor/Cinematographer at The Erasers
January 1, 2019 - November 13, 2025
Writer, director, co-editor, and cinematographer for a 10-minute short film.
Co-Writer/Co-Director/Co-Editor at Hands Kill
January 1, 2019 - November 13, 2025
Co-writer, co-director, and co-editor for a 1-minute short film.
Co-Director/Co-Editor/Co-Videographer at Basement 2208: From undergrounds of Tehran
January 1, 2019 - November 13, 2025
Co-writer, co-director, co-editor, and co-videographer for a 10-minute short film.

Education

Master of Fine Arts – Film and Video Production at Ohio University, College of Fine Arts
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts – Cinema at Pars University of Arts and Architectures, Tehran
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021

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