VANACORE MEDIA
Vanacore Media is a creative production company founded by Giovanni Vanacore in January 2024. Based in WNY, Vanacore Media partners with businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs to bring bold ideas to life through cinematic video production, dynamic photography, and custom website development.
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With a modern, hands-on approach, Vanacore Media is more than just a service provider — it’s a creative partner. Working with local staples like Otto’s Italian Restaurant, Gerry’s Service: Complete Auto Repair and JT’s MMA; The focus is always on elevating each brand’s unique voice and visual presence.
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Known for its energy, precision, and professionalism, Vanacore Media is quickly becoming a go-to name in the region for brands that want to stand out and scale up. This growth is also seen within the business; In September 2025 Giovanni built a team dedicated to upscaling Vanacore Media, among the crew is his brother Armani Smith; who is taking on a CFO and partial CEO role. The team is driven by one mission: Turning visions into Reality.
MEET THE CREW
GIOVANNI VANACORE
FOUNDER
JACOB MATIAS
SCOUT
ARMANI SMITH
PRODUCTION MANAGER
NOAH LO
PRODUCTION TEAM
DAMIR SMALL
CAMERA CREW
ALLY LAUBER
PRODUCTION TEAM
JULIET CHADIMA
CAMERA CREW
Founded out of Niagara Falls, NY
Giovanni J. Vanacore
Founder
Giovanni Vanacore — nephew of renowned composers David and Victor Vanacore of Vanacore Music — is an emerging speaker, visual media producer, and athlete based in Buffalo, NY. In January 2024, Giovanni launched Vanacore Media, a creative agency dedicated to helping businesses and creators amplify their message through cinematic video production, photography, and web design.
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Outside the studio, Giovanni is a passionate combat sports athlete and the co-founder of AFC, a digital sports project that has gained attention online for its raw authenticity and high-energy content in the MMA scene back in 2021.
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Beyond media and athletics, he brings his story into classrooms and community spaces, encouraging people to think beyond limits and embrace their unique potential; With a goal of always leaving audiences empowered.
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A 2024 graduate of Grand Island High School, Giovanni was honored with the Pride of the Island award and multiple distinctions for his writing. His early years in wrestling sparked a lifelong love for martial arts, while his time in the Peer Buddy Program deepened his commitment to inclusion and supporting people with diverse needs.
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Whether behind the camera, on stage, or in the ring, Giovanni leads with the same principles: purpose, precision, and passion. Every project he takes on reflects a deep commitment to quality, authenticity, and making a lasting impact.
