Dan Rizzuto is part of the Director Guild of America (DGA), as well as the DGC, SAG, UBCP, and ACTRA unions.
With 23 years of on-set experience working on major blockbusters like Night at the Museum, Deadpool, Godzilla, Tomorrowland, The A-Team, Blade: Trinity, The Last of Us, and many more, Dan Rizzuto has gained valuable experience in various aspects of movie making. Initially drawn into the Hollywood film industry due to his extensive martial arts background, Dan was discovered on the set of James Cameron's hit TV show Dark Angel, where he was running a team bodyguarding Jessica Alba. This opportunity allowed Dan to transition from executive protection to performer, gradually progressing from background roles to stunts and action/fight choreography, to directing.
Dan's work in fight choreography has contributed significantly to several shows, including Netflix's hit TV show Wu Assassins, Van Helsing, Marvel's Helstrom, Legion and more. His expertise has led him to become a trusted stunt coordinator for companies like Netflix, Marvel, Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony, Hulu, and more. Eager to expand his skills, Dan has also worked as a stunt cameraman through local 669, taking on challenging stunt sequences that other camera operators might avoid.
Dan's passion for creating memorable work then led him to 2nd Unit Direct numerous films, and he has now lead him into directing. As a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Dan has written, produced, and directed the feature film Torn: Dark Bullets, which has won multiple awards on the festival circuit, including 'Best Feature Film' at two festivals and 'Best Director' at the Hollywood Film Award festival. The film is available on Amazon Prime, reflecting Dan's commitment to creating meaningful projects. His next venture was shooting a pilot, which he co-wrote, directed, and co-produced in Jakarta, Indonesia, titled JAKA.
Currently, Dan is writing, optioning, and pitching TV shows and feature films, looking forward to bringing his film knowledge into the creative realm of Film and Television. He is also working on his own projects, similar to his award-winning film Torn: Dark Bullets, and has ghostwritten two screenplays for an A-list producer and an A-list director. Dan is currently collaborating with his writing partner, Josh Mazerolle, to further enhance his work. With a network of industry talents and experience, Dan hopes to bring unique perspectives and compelling stories to the screen. He is a member of multiple unions: DGA, DGC, SAG, UBCP, and ACTRA, and is preparing for his next directing project.
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