Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Certification
Timeline
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Renzo Furioso

WASHINGTON

Summary

Hardworking Actor trained in a wide range of performance and acting techniques. Highly energetic, collaborative team player with a proven record of punctuality and dependability. History of thriving in fast-paced professional environments and well-versed in working in independent and team-oriented productions. Experienced in both the Stanislavski school of realism for serious productions and comedic productions

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Actor

Washington International School
Washington
11.2024 - Current
  • School production of Alice by Heart, where I played the King of Hearts and the Jabberwocky
  • Performed diverse roles in theatrical productions for educational programs.
  • Collaborated with educators to create engaging performance content.
  • Developed character interpretations through script analysis and rehearsal techniques.

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer

Washington
10.2024 - Current
  • A short film about a hyper stylized poker game between friends.
  • Developed a short film about a hyper stylized poker game between friends

Documentary Creator

American University Art Museum
Washington
08.2024 - Current
  • A documentary about the life and work of an artist in the DC community that was shown at the American university Art Museum with her at the time of her new show.

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer

UCLA
Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
  • I learned and created different shots and shorts at UCLA while learning about cinematography.
  • UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute

Actor

Washington International School
Washington
03.2024 - Current
  • School staging of Macbeth as actor in role of Malcolm.

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Actor

Washington
01.2024 - Current
  • A short film about the monotony of daily life and how it can lead to grilling mental health struggles.
  • Personal project

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer

Washington
03.2023 - Current
  • A short film/proof of concept for a feature film was going to be produced.
  • Personal project

Actor

Washington International School
Washington
03.2023 - Current
  • School production of Our Town where I acted in as the Stage manager.
  • School production

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer

Washington International School
Washington
02.2023 - Current
  • A short film about lightsaber fights between a traitor and a former friend.
  • School project

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer/Actor

Washington International School
Washington
01.2023 - Current
  • A black and white short film that follows a who-done-it style murder mystery where a self-righteous judge gets away with his perversion of justice.
  • School projects

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer/Actor

Washington International School
Washington
11.2022 - Current
  • A monty python-esque spy short film where we were confined to one location.
  • School projects

Actor

Washington International School
Washington
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed in school production of Heathers, showcasing character development and teamwork.
  • Participated in school production, contributing to overall creative vision.

Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

Washington International School
Washington
01.2022 - Current
  • A short film about a man upset with the mundane aspect of life who gets sucked into a weird limbo land outside of reality where things don't work the same. Eventually he makes it back home with a new appreciation for the mundane.

Voice Actor

Yiru Deng
Los Angeles
01.2026 - 01.2026
  • Portrayed a character in the animated film The Pit
  • Performed diverse voice recordings for various media projects.
  • Collaborated with directors to refine character interpretations.
  • Developed vocal techniques to enhance performance quality.

Fight Captian

Washington International School
Washington
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Trained performers in fight choreography to enhance stage combat authenticity
  • Led daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Developed lesson plans focused on teamwork and leadership skills.

Theater Actor

Washington International School
Washington
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Performed as Chuck Bigs in She Kills Monsters, contributing to an engaging narrative and audience connection

Education

International Baccalaureate DP Program - DP Program

Washington International School
Washington DC
06-2025

Summer Institute -

UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute
Los Angeles
07-2024

High School Diploma -

Washington International School
District of columbia
01-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Acting
  • Dramatic range
  • Character development
  • Voice projection
  • Voice Impressions
  • Memorizing lines
  • Comedic timing
  • Emotional expression
  • Physical flexibility
  • Strong Improvisation
  • Effective communicator

Projects

  • Lost, 01/22, Short Film, 16 minutes, A short film about a man upset with the mundane aspect of life who gets sucked into a weird limbo land outside of reality where things don't work the same. Eventually he makes it back home with a new appreciation for the mundane., Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Renee Butler Documentary, 08/24, Documentary, A documentary about the life and work of an artist in the DC community that was shown at the American University Art Museum with her at the time of her new show., Washington, District of Columbia
  • Face-Off, 10/24, Short Film, 5 minutes, A short film about a hyper stylized poker game between friends., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Set Designer, Washington, DC
  • UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute Miscellaneous Works, 07/24, Miscellaneous Works, I learned and created different shots and shorts at UCLA while learning about cinematography., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Set Designer, Los Angeles, CA
  • Sabers, 02/23, Short Film, A short film about lightsaber fights between a traitor and a former friend., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Set Designer, Washington, District of Columbia
  • TINTIN, 03/23, Short Film, 2 minutes, A short film/proof of concept for a feature film that was going to be produced., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Washington, DC
  • The Daily Struggle, 01/24, Short Film, 9 minutes, A short film about the monotony of daily life and how it can lead to mental health struggles., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Actor, Washington, DC
  • Agent 007.1 Operation Groundfall, 11/22, Short Film, 9 minutes, A Monty Python-esque spy short film where we were confined to one location., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Set Designer, Actor, Washington, District of Columbia
  • My Perfect World, 01/23, Short Film, 18 minutes, A black and white short film that follows a whodunit style murder mystery where a self-righteous judge gets away with his perversion of justice., Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Set Designer, Actor, Washington, District of Columbia
  • MacBeth, 03/24, School Production, School production of Macbeth where I acted in., Actor, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Our Town, 03/23, School Production, School production of Our Town where I acted in as the Stage Manager., Actor, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Alice By Heart, 11/24, School Production, School production of Alice By Heart where I acted in., Actor, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Heathers, 03/22, School Production, School production of Heathers where I acted in., Actor, Washington, District of Columbia

Certification

  • IB DP Certified

Timeline

Voice Actor

Yiru Deng
01.2026 - 01.2026

Theater Actor

Washington International School
11.2024 - 02.2025

Actor

Washington International School
11.2024 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer

10.2024 - Current

Documentary Creator

American University Art Museum
08.2024 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer

UCLA
07.2024 - Current

Actor

Washington International School
03.2024 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Actor

01.2024 - Current

Fight Captian

Washington International School
11.2023 - 03.2025

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer

03.2023 - Current

Actor

Washington International School
03.2023 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer

Washington International School
02.2023 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer/Actor

Washington International School
01.2023 - Current

Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Writer/Set Designer/Actor

Washington International School
11.2022 - Current

Actor

Washington International School
03.2022 - Current

Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

Washington International School
01.2022 - Current

International Baccalaureate DP Program - DP Program

Washington International School

Summer Institute -

UCLA Film and Television Summer Institute

High School Diploma -

Washington International School

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television

University of California, Los Angeles
Renzo Furioso