Julio Rionaldo
WritingJulio Rionaldo is a filmmaker whose work spans cultures and continents, from Indonesia to the United States. Influenced by filmmakers such as Giuseppe Tornatore, Vittorio De Sica, Andrei Tarkovsky, Guillermo del Toro, Terrence Malick, Wim Wenders, Spike Jonze, and Hirokazu Kore-eda, he approaches cinema as both an emotional and philosophical practice. Through stories shaped by cultural nuance and universal themes, Julio explores memory, time, and what it means to be present in the world. His films are frequently described as thoughtful and poetic, combining philosophical reflection with accessible storytelling. His body of work has been compared to “a Søren Kierkegaard treatise written by Charles Dickens,” reflecting a balance between intellectual rigor and vivid, human storytelling that continues to echo after the credits roll.
Known For
Frost
Juneau Riolla
Bestiary
Guido Fellini
King of Swords
Guido Fellini
Infidelis
Orpheus
Vagabond Buccaneers
Captain Starboard
The Secret Life of Daydreams
James Royce
To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Death
My Dear Spectre
Spectre
Vesper
Helel Morningstar
Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares
Helel Morningstar
Filmography — Acting
Frost
Juneau Riolla
Bestiary
Guido Fellini
King of Swords
Guido Fellini
Infidelis
Orpheus
Vagabond Buccaneers
Captain Starboard
The Secret Life of Daydreams
James Royce
To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Death
My Dear Spectre
Spectre
Vesper
Helel Morningstar
Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares
Helel Morningstar
A Figment of Your Imagination
Helel Morningstar
Engineering Eternity
Mr. Engineer
Sweet Lightspeed
Ayrton 'Lightspeed' Haryanto
Philosophy of Death
Death
They are Called Junkmobile
Campaign Director
L.O.S.T.
Oscar
Cloudcatchers
Juneau Riolla
Associates
Pride
Filmography — Crew
The Shape of Invisible Skies
Director
The Afterlife Club
Writer
This Didn't Happen
Director
Frost
Writer
Bestiary
Director
King of Swords
Director
Infidelis
Director
Vagabond Buccaneers
Writer
The Secret Life of Daydreams
Writer
To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Writer
My Dear Spectre
Producer
Vesper
Director
Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares
Writer
Scarlet
Director
The Hanged Man
Director
A Figment of Your Imagination
Writer
Escort
Writer
Neverwhen
Director
A Faerie's Wanderlust
Writer
Engineering Eternity
Producer
Sweet Lightspeed
Writer
The Rooftop is Empty
Producer
Dusk & Demitasse
Director
You Have A Secret Admirer
Director
Solitude
Writer
They are Called Junkmobile
Writer
Philosophy of Death
Director
Cloudcatchers
Director
Associates
Director
La Haine Va De Soi
Writer