
Julio Rionaldo
Writing·Laniakea Supercluster
4 horror credits
Julio 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.
Director4 films

Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares
Director

Philosophy of Death
Director

To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Director

A Faerie's Wanderlust
Director
Writer4 films

Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares
Writer

Philosophy of Death
Writer

To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Writer

A Faerie's Wanderlust
Writer
Producer1 film

Philosophy of Death
Producer
Composer1 film

A Faerie's Wanderlust
Music
Editor3 films

Philosophy of Death
Editor

To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Editor

A Faerie's Wanderlust
Editor
Actor3 films

Hallowed Be Thy Nightmares
Helel Morningstar

Philosophy of Death
Death

To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Death
Other Crew3 films

Philosophy of Death
Property Master

To Whom the Bell Rings (Oblivion)
Associate Producer

A Faerie's Wanderlust
Production Consultant