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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Laniakea Supercluster

Julio Rionaldo

Biography:

From the majestic archipelagos of Indonesia to the mesmerizing landscapes of the United States, Julio Rionaldo is a filmmaker dedicated to craft universally resonant tales and inspire fellow storytellers. His cinematic style, incorporating a kaleidoscope of influences from Giuseppe Tornatore, Vittorio De Sica, Andrei Tarkovsky, Guillermo del Toro, Terrence Malick, Wim Wenders, Spike Jonze, and Hirokazu Kore-eda, unveils the magic of the human spirit amid life's complexities. He drew upon these diverse influences to craft narratives that resonate with universal truths and the human experience, blending cultural diversity with existential inquiries to craft stories that transcend borders and resonate with audiences worldwide.

Julio's narratives explore existential themes, from the cosmic infinity to the heartstrings of intimacy. His stories resonate with audiences on an universal scale, tapping into the collective consciousness to unravel the mysteries of time and being. Often described as 'a Søren Kierkegaard treatise written by Charles Dickens,' Julio's body of work is a fusion of philosophical inquiry and vivid storytelling which invites audiences on a journey of introspection and self-discovery after the credits roll.

Known For

Acting

2025

Frost as Juneau Riolla

2024

Sweet Lightspeed as Ayrton 'Lightspeed' Haryanto
King of Swords as Guido Fellini
Vesper as Helel Morningstar
Vagabond Buccaneers as Captain Starboard

2023

Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares as Helel Morningstar
L.O.S.T. as Oscar

2022

Infidelis as Orpheus

2021

Engineering Eternity as Mr. Engineer
My Dear Spectre as Spectre
Associates as Pride

2020

2019

They are Called Junkmobile as Campaign Director

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Bestiary as Guido Fellini
A Figment of Your Imagination as Helel Morningstar

Directing

2025

Frost as Director
Neverwhen as Director

2024

Sweet Lightspeed as Director
The Afterlife Club as Director
King of Swords as Director
Vesper as Director

2023

Scarlet as Director

2022

The Hanged Man as Director
Infidelis as Director

2021

La Haine Va De Soi as Director
Associates as Director

2017

2016

Terambau as Assistant Director
Solitude as Director

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Pe(r)sona as Director
Bestiary as Director

Writing

2025

Frost as Writer
Neverwhen as Writer
Escort as Writer

2023

2022

The Hanged Man as Writer
Infidelis as Writer

2016

Production

2025

Frost as Producer
Escort as Producer
Escort as Executive Producer

2022

Infidelis as Associate Producer

2021

La Haine Va De Soi as Producer
My Dear Spectre as Producer

2020

To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion) as Associate Producer

2019

They are Called Junkmobile as Executive Producer

2017

A Faerie's Wanderlust as Production Consultant

2016

Terambau as Casting Director
Solitude as Associate Producer
You Have A Secret Admirer as Production Runner

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The Rooftop is Empty as Executive Producer

Camera

2021

La Haine Va De Soi as Director of Photography

Editing

2021

My Dear Spectre as Editorial Consultant

2017

Art

2021

Philosophy of Death as Property Master

Sound