OUTSIDE WORK·videography & dance

Videography and dance.

Brand and PSA videography for Aotearoa and global brands. International hip-hop competition, choreography, and teaching. The other half of life.

VIDEOGRAPHY & EDITING·5 selected pieces

Videography & editing — selected work.

Vertical 9:16 for Instagram Reels and TikTok. Filmed, edited, and graded by me.

BRAND · Dec 2025

Ralph Lauren

@ralphlaurenfragrances
Talent
Jordan Vahaakolo@theriver_jordan
Brief
  • Format2160×3840 (vertical, 9:16 optimised for Instagram Reels/TikTok).
  • PacingSmooth motion at 30fps; hook within first 3 seconds, maintain engagement throughout 20-60 second duration.
  • StyleElevated, premium 4K footage with luxury aesthetic. Clean, uncluttered backgrounds in black, white, and neutral tones with silver accents.
Key metrics
22.5KViews
749Likes
42Comments
BRAND · April 2025

NeutrogenaHydro Boost

@neutrogena_anz
Talent
Jordan Vahaakolo@theriver_jordan
Brief
  • Format2160×3840 (vertical, optimised for mobile).
  • PacingSmooth motion at 30fps; fast enough to maintain attention but not overwhelming.
  • StyleClean graphics/footage that align with narration, punctuated by transitions and effects to highlight key beats.
  • Narrative flowEstablish context (opening), develop message with illustrative visuals (middle), close with CTA (ending).
Key metrics
3.6MViews
2,269Likes
40Comments
BRAND · March 2025

Suntory BOSS Coffee

@suntorybosscoffeeanz
Talent
Jordan Vahaakolo@theriver_jordan
Brief
  • Format2160×3840 (vertical, optimised for mobile).
  • PacingFast cuts, engaging shots, match the energy of the music.
  • StyleCompacted VLOG style.
  • Narrative flowNatural progression from morning to night. Punchy edits with focus on key elements.
Key metrics
56.5KViews
1,256Likes
98Comments
PSA · March 2025

Love Food | Hate Waste

@lovefoodhatewastenz
Talent
Jordan Vahaakolo@theriver_jordan
Brief
  • Format2160×3840 (vertical, optimised for mobile).
  • PacingSmooth motion at 30fps; fast enough to maintain attention but not overwhelming.
  • StyleClean graphics/footage that align with narration, punctuated by transitions and effects to highlight key beats.
  • Narrative flowEstablish context (opening), develop message with illustrative visuals (middle), close with CTA (ending).
Key metrics
126KViews
2,619Likes
35Comments

Currently #1 viewed video on official @lovefoodhatewastenz Instagram page.

PROCESS

DaVinci Resolve for grade · Premiere for cut.

DANCE·2004–2015

Dance — selected work.

International hip-hop competitor and choreography teacher, 2004–2015. Two-time world medallist with Dziah / Prestige Dance Crew — gold at the 2007 World Hip Hop Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, named Xbox 360 NZ Ambassadors.

CHOREOGRAPHY2015

August Alsina — No Love Remix (ft Nicki Minaj)

Choreography & performance · with Kat Walker, Khan Kaulima

TEACHING2012

Dive — Usher (SV Collabs)

Choreography & teaching · with Jesse Elliott

Sound Vision Collabs — class footage.

COMPETITION2008

Hip Hop International 2008 — World Championships

Performance

Prestige Dance Crew — 4th in Finals, 3rd in Eliminations. Los Angeles, USA.

PERFORMANCE2008

Prestige Dance Crew — The LAUNCH

Performance

Crew launches under new name 'Prestige' (formerly Dziah) after winning the SDNZ NZ Hip Hop championship.

COMPETITION
  • 2008
    4th place (3rd in Eliminations) · Hip Hop International World Championships
    Prestige Dance Crew (NZ) — Adult Division · Los Angeles, USA
  • 2007
    Gold — World Champions · World Hip Hop Championships
    Xbox 360 NZ Ambassadors (Dziah + Aitken Triplets) · Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2006
    Silver · Hip Hop International World Championships
    Dziah (NZ) — Adult Division · Los Angeles, USA
PRESS