Reno Venturi

Reno Venturi is an American casting director, makeup artist, film producer, and acting coach based in Connecticut. He is known for producing Ditch (2010,) and Kingdom Come (2013.)

Acting

Originally from Ridgecrest, California, Venturi made his film debut in 1998, appearing in the role of "Day Glo" in Wylie Small and James Paradise-starrer film Only Hope, for which he was also the makeup artist.

Casting and makeup

After Only Hope, he was the key makeup artist for Jennifer Champagne-directed short film, Blue (2002.) Later, he worked in makeup department for Exposure (2007,) and Last Will and Embezzlement (2012.) For Exposure, he also served as a casting assistant. In the following years, he worked in the casting department for his home-production Ditch (2010,) Esquire (2015,) and Verdict (2019.)

Producer

Venturi made his debut as a producer in 2010, with the comedy film Ditch. In 2013, he released a drama film, Kingdom Come. The same year, he also produced television series, Pleading Sanity. Most recently, he produced a thriller titled The Road Killer that stars Maria Olsen, Jack Holtz and Paul Garrett-starrer. The production for the film is finished and the release date is yet to be announced.

In addition, Venturi owns and operates a Connecticut-based video production firm named Let's Do This Productions.

Acting coach

In 2005, Venturi founded an acting coaching school Actor's Gym, in Hamden, Connecticut.

Filmography