VIENNA: Suddenly An Angel
One moment, she was here. The next, she was gone. No explanation. No cause. No answers.
When 2½-year-old Vienna Carly Savino passed away suddenly, her parents, Dr. Denise Wunderler and Dr. Michael Savino, were left with no explanation. As physicians, they had spent their careers saving lives, yet nothing prepared them for losing their own daughter to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC)—a little-known tragedy that takes the lives of seemingly healthy children 1-18 years old without warning.
Determined to find answers, they turned their grief into action. Dr. Wunderler founded Team Vienna 4 SUDC Awareness, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, supporting families, and funding critical research at Boston Children’s Hospital. What started as a personal mission soon became a movement. Their New Jersey community—friends, neighbors, and strangers—rallied around them, proving that even in tragedy, no family should stand alone.
VIENNA: Suddenly an Angel is a story of loss, love, and relentless determination. Through personal stories and expert insights, the film sheds light on a devastating medical mystery that demands attention.
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Marko AlbrechtDirectorAs I Am: The Life and Times of DJ Am; Showtime; SISU: Family, Perseverance and Love from Finland to America
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Marko AlbrechtWriterAs I Am: The Life and Times of DJ Am; Showtime; SISU: Family, Perseverance and Love from Finland to America
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Dr. Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASMProducer
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Marko AlbrechtProducerAs I Am: The Life and Times of DJ Am; Showtime; SISU: Family, Perseverance and Love from Finland to America
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Dr. Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASMExecutive Producers
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Dr. Michael Savino, DOExecutive Producers
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Carl Wunderler, JrExecutive Producers
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Hilda WunderlerExecutive Producers
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Carol StillwellExecutive Producers
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Corey O'NeillEditor
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Alexander BergDirector of Cinematography
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Dr. Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASMOriginal Music
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Ray AndersenOriginal Music
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Vienna Carly SavinoKey Cast"self- youngest daughter of Wunderler/Savino family"
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Dr. Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASMKey Cast"self- Vienna's Mom, Team Vienna Founder, Sports Medicine Physician, International Speaker"
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Dr. Michael Savino, DOKey Cast"self- Vienna's Dad, Team Vienna Board Member, Emergency Medicine Physician"
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Carl and Hilda WunderlerKey Cast"self- Vienna's Grandparents"
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Diane Wunderler HubkaKey Cast"self- Vienna's Aunt"
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Carol Wunderler StroheKey Cast"self- Vienna's Aunt"
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Kim O'Donnell FrankleKey Cast"self- Brody's Mom"
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David D'ArcyKey Cast"self- Holmdel Policer Officer"
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Darryl JacksonKey Cast"self- Holmdel Police Officer"
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Mary Ann ChungKey Cast"self- Team Vienna Board Member"
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Trillion LayneKey Cast"self- Red's Mom"
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Dr. Richard Goldstein, MDKey Cast"self- Boston Children's Hospital/Robert's Program Director/Researcher"
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Dr. Annapurna Poduri, MD, MPHKey Cast"self- Boston Children's Hospital/Robert's Program Researcher"
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Christopher Mark LaCoursiere, MAKey Cast"self- Boston Children's Hospital/Robert's Program Researcher"
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Bree Martin, MS, LCGCKey Cast"self- Boston Children's Hospital/Robert's Program Researcher"
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Short documentary, drama
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Runtime:19 minutes 39 seconds
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Completion Date:May 29, 2025
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Canon C200, Canon R3
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Aspect Ratio:16x9 digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Garden State Film FestivalAsbury Park, NJ
United States
May 29, 2025
World Premiere
WINNER- Homegrown Documentary Short -
Long Island International Film ExpoBellmore, NY
United States
July 10, 2025
New York Premiere
AUDIENCE AWARD- Best Documentary Short -
New Hope Film FestivalNew Hope, PA
United States
August 17, 2025
Pennsylvania Premiere
AUDIENCE CHOICE- Best Short Documentary -
Chelsea Film FestivalNew York City
United States
October 19, 2025
New York City Premiere
Official Selection -
Indie Short Film FestivalCharlottesville, Virginia
United States
March 21, 2026
Southern US
Official Selection -
Monmouth Film FestivalHolmdel, New Jersey
United States
May 31, 2026
Holmdel
Audience Award- Short Film -
Shawna Shea Memorial Film FestivalWorcester, MA
United States
July 16, 2026
New England
Official Selection
Marko Albrecht is located in the NYC area, and has built a career around storytelling that inspires transformation and delivers measurable results. As Director of Video Strategy and Production at Prison Fellowship, he leads teams in producing award-winning content that highlights redemption, second chances, and the resilience of the human spirit. Guided by his faith and a calling to create purposeful work, Marko uses storytelling to spark action, drive growth, and bring hope to those in need.
With over 25 years of experience, Marko’s career spans blockbuster films, network television, and mission-driven consulting across industries. Starting in post-production at Chicago’s renowned Filmworkers Club in 1998, he jumped to production on major films like Spider-Man 3 before transitioning to television, where he worked for Andy Cohen at NBCUniversal on Bravo and TRIO TV programming. He produced innovative web-series for Ultra Fest, Above and Beyond and ATB and live video productions with Country Swag featuring platinum country music artists including Walker Hayes and Niko Moon.
Marko produced the documentaries SISU: Family, Love, and Perseverance from Finland to America, inspired by his mother and uncle's legacy, and Out of the Ashes, with Jim Wahlberg, which explores families overcoming the opioid epidemic. His short film Showtime, a satirical take on race and the fashion industry earned multiple awards and screened at many festivals. Beyond video, film, and TV production, Marko has provided marketing consulting for nonprofits like the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, healthcare organizations, tech startups, and addiction treatment centers, helping them craft video and digital strategies to engage audiences, raise awareness, and expand their impact. Across his work, Marko’s content has earned hundreds of millions of views and driven millions in sales, investments, and fundraising.
In addition to his production and consulting work, Marko is an engaging speaker. He shares insights on recovery, resilience, leadership, and the transformative power of storytelling with schools, institutions, and organizations. A former Division 1 Academic All-American soccer player and active marathon runner, Marko credits his athletics with instilling the discipline, perseverance, and teamwork that guide his leadership today.
As a father of twins, Marko strives to lead with empathy and the Golden Rule, values that influence his family life and professional decisions. From mission-driven campaigns and consulting for healthcare and tech organizations to award-winning documentaries, Marko’s career reflects his unwavering belief in the power of stories to heal, connect, and create lasting change.
VIENNA: Suddenly An Angel began with a chance meeting in Holmdel, NJ, at the Annual Vienna’s Day of International SUDC Awareness Walk, where I met Dr. Denise Wunderler and her husband, Dr. Mike Savino. Their strength and determination to turn the profound pain of losing their daughter Vienna to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) into purposeful advocacy deeply moved me. Dr. Wunderler’s sheer willpower and resilience inspired me throughout this journey.
As we worked on this documentary, not only did my appreciation for my life and my children deepen, but the story bonded our crew to the Wunderler/Savinos eternally through the art of storytelling. This project brought us together in a way that transcended work, allowing us to connect on a personal level as we shared in the mission of honoring Vienna’s memory and highlighting the incredible efforts of her family to turn grief into a powerful force for change.