Tristan David Luciotti - Founder | Executive Director
"My experience at Vision 8 is always truly awesome. Tristan is always professional, kind, and efficient! I highly recommend this studio."
- Sydney Park
The Walking Dead | Pretty Little Liars "The Perfectionists")
I was in a rush and needed a self tape done quickly while I was shooting up in Portland. Tristan was so nice and helped me out a lot. He gave me multiple chances and was very accommodating. He got the tape to me later that night and it was well edited and looked great. I would highly recommend.
- Sosie Bacon, Actress
13 Reasons Why | Here and Now
"Tristan is a huge asset to the acting industry. His enthusiasm when sharing his knowledge of the industry is infectious. I'm so glad that I have attended classes with him. I'm on my way baby!"
- Rhon Smart, Actor
"The 'Breaking Out Series' taught by Tristan David Luciotti constitutes the perfect educational experience for that aspiring novice actor who has been providing background talent and wants to "crank it up" to the next level: Seeking out acting roles. This class provides many valuable answers to the question, "How do I get started marketing myself in the acting business?" Tristan is experienced, patient and encouraging- and he has a gift for teaching. I recommend this class for those folks who are looking for a springboard from background work to the acting world."
- Gary Farrell, Actor
"Loved the classes! Tristan was very informative, positive, and encouraging. Everyone should take his classes, you will learn a ton. Looking forward to more classes."
- Pam Anderson, Actress
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Professional Acting + Film Industry Bio
DIRECTOR | SCREENWRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR
Scroll down for Professional Bio and Vision8Studio's Story
Tristan's professional acting website: click here and IMDb page.
Atlanta native Tristan David Luciotti is an award-winning actor, director, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Tristan is the owner of Vision8Studio in Portland, OR which is a prominent acting and film production studio.
Tristan has enjoyed compelling roles in feature films, shorts, TV shows and commercials - including the feature film GET GONE where he worked alongside Lin Shaye, Robert Miano, Weston Cage Coppola, Bailey Coppola, Rico E. Anderson, Bradley Stryker, and Caitlin Stryker.
He is the director, writer, producer and lead actor, Corey Caruso, in the episodic web series Adventures in #Adulting - releasing Summer 2019. The series has won multiple awards and Tristan won "Best Director" and "Best Actor."
While he enjoys comedy and is naturally comedic, Tristan has a wide range and is equally drawn to dramatic roles.
Tristan was featured in a couple of TV shows, including Portlandia, Grimm and The Librarians. You might even recognize him from one of his multiple commercial spots as the weather and traffic app man on KGW 8 Portland.
Tristan started acting at the age of 5 and his first time on TV was in a McDonald's commercial. Tristan also appeared on stage in countless plays every year from elementary through high school and some in his early college years. During his youth, he also appeared in several indie films and studied modeling/acting with John Casablancas in addition to being coached by 4 prominent acting teachers and being signed with ELITE Model Management.
In college, Tristan studied Theatre for the first year, then switched to Film Studies at Georgia State University. After graduation, he took a hiatus from the industry for several years and only accepted a few select roles in several projects. He spent that time building up his corporate career until he moved from Atlanta, GA to Portland, OR in December 2013. In early 2014, Tristan decided to pursue his acting career - his true passion - with full force.
His first step into the Portland spotlight was at Twilight Theater Company when he played the lead, Henry Thompson, in Looking for Olivia. He then appeared in several stage musical cabarets and was the Assistant Director of The Heidi Chronicles. Tristan decided to focus primarily on-camera and step away from the stage in 2016.
Tristan was a finalist for Best Actor and Best Filmmaker in Willamette Week's Best of Portland 2017 and 2018.
Tristan is also a filmmaker and his award-winning full feature documentary, All Around Us premiered in Seaside, OR at Times Theatre March 2019, then again in Camas, WA May 2019. It is currently circulating the film festival circuit. This film has won numerous awards, including "Best Documentary" and Tristan won "Best Filmmaker."
Tristan is also the owner of Shaka Brah! Games and his game The Haunting of Flavel House is in production. You can also catch him on his Twitch channel
His short documentary film Stella & Rocky is currently available to watch on Amazon Video (free for Prime members) after a successful festival run.
His feature film screenplay The Subtle Art of Being Human is currently being pitched and Tristan won multiple awards for "Best Screenplay."
Tristan is represented by MAM Talent Agency.
FAVORITE ACTOR: Tom Hanks tied with Denzel Washington
FAVORITE ACTRESS: Viola Davis tied with Elisabeth Moss
FAVORITE FILMS: I admit I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series.
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The Crown, Ozark, The 100, Westworld, Handmaid's Tale
FAVORITE PLAY: Noises Off
FAVORITE MUSICAL: RENT
FAVORITE ACTING TEACHER/TECHNIQUE: Sanford Meisner
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Being the best I can be for my son.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT TEACHING? My students - I love when they amaze themselves at the end of a class or coaching session as they watch their growth progress from the 1st time they do the scene to the last time. It motivates me by seeing that sparkle in their eyes and their confidence glowing.
BEST QUOTE YOU'VE EVER HEARD: "Thoughts become things. Change your thoughts, change your world." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
YOUR DREAM ROLE IS: A starring role on a hit network television show that has at least 5 seasons.
DIRECTOR | SCREENWRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR
Scroll down for Professional Bio and Vision8Studio's Story
Tristan's professional acting website: click here and IMDb page.
Atlanta native Tristan David Luciotti is an award-winning actor, director, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Tristan is the owner of Vision8Studio in Portland, OR which is a prominent acting and film production studio.
Tristan has enjoyed compelling roles in feature films, shorts, TV shows and commercials - including the feature film GET GONE where he worked alongside Lin Shaye, Robert Miano, Weston Cage Coppola, Bailey Coppola, Rico E. Anderson, Bradley Stryker, and Caitlin Stryker.
He is the director, writer, producer and lead actor, Corey Caruso, in the episodic web series Adventures in #Adulting - releasing Summer 2019. The series has won multiple awards and Tristan won "Best Director" and "Best Actor."
While he enjoys comedy and is naturally comedic, Tristan has a wide range and is equally drawn to dramatic roles.
Tristan was featured in a couple of TV shows, including Portlandia, Grimm and The Librarians. You might even recognize him from one of his multiple commercial spots as the weather and traffic app man on KGW 8 Portland.
Tristan started acting at the age of 5 and his first time on TV was in a McDonald's commercial. Tristan also appeared on stage in countless plays every year from elementary through high school and some in his early college years. During his youth, he also appeared in several indie films and studied modeling/acting with John Casablancas in addition to being coached by 4 prominent acting teachers and being signed with ELITE Model Management.
In college, Tristan studied Theatre for the first year, then switched to Film Studies at Georgia State University. After graduation, he took a hiatus from the industry for several years and only accepted a few select roles in several projects. He spent that time building up his corporate career until he moved from Atlanta, GA to Portland, OR in December 2013. In early 2014, Tristan decided to pursue his acting career - his true passion - with full force.
His first step into the Portland spotlight was at Twilight Theater Company when he played the lead, Henry Thompson, in Looking for Olivia. He then appeared in several stage musical cabarets and was the Assistant Director of The Heidi Chronicles. Tristan decided to focus primarily on-camera and step away from the stage in 2016.
Tristan was a finalist for Best Actor and Best Filmmaker in Willamette Week's Best of Portland 2017 and 2018.
Tristan is also a filmmaker and his award-winning full feature documentary, All Around Us premiered in Seaside, OR at Times Theatre March 2019, then again in Camas, WA May 2019. It is currently circulating the film festival circuit. This film has won numerous awards, including "Best Documentary" and Tristan won "Best Filmmaker."
Tristan is also the owner of Shaka Brah! Games and his game The Haunting of Flavel House is in production. You can also catch him on his Twitch channel
His short documentary film Stella & Rocky is currently available to watch on Amazon Video (free for Prime members) after a successful festival run.
His feature film screenplay The Subtle Art of Being Human is currently being pitched and Tristan won multiple awards for "Best Screenplay."
Tristan is represented by MAM Talent Agency.
FAVORITE ACTOR: Tom Hanks tied with Denzel Washington
FAVORITE ACTRESS: Viola Davis tied with Elisabeth Moss
FAVORITE FILMS: I admit I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series.
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The Crown, Ozark, The 100, Westworld, Handmaid's Tale
FAVORITE PLAY: Noises Off
FAVORITE MUSICAL: RENT
FAVORITE ACTING TEACHER/TECHNIQUE: Sanford Meisner
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Being the best I can be for my son.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT TEACHING? My students - I love when they amaze themselves at the end of a class or coaching session as they watch their growth progress from the 1st time they do the scene to the last time. It motivates me by seeing that sparkle in their eyes and their confidence glowing.
BEST QUOTE YOU'VE EVER HEARD: "Thoughts become things. Change your thoughts, change your world." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
YOUR DREAM ROLE IS: A starring role on a hit network television show that has at least 5 seasons.
Professional Bio and Vision8Studio's Story
As a creative tyke with a big personality, I was quickly drawn to art, gadgets and media. I started making my own home videos when I was barely able to read.
When the computer rage sparked in the early 90's, I found a new passion to add. I took classes in graphic design, computers, web coding, photography and video production. I won best film student of the year my Senior year of High School and I continue to make compelling videos 20 years later.
At Georgia Perimeter College, I studied Theatre. I then moved on to Georgia State University where I added Film Studies and Computer Science.
I started dabbling in graphic design in 2000 and after my first job at Delta Air Lines and my next at America Online (AOL) Time Warner, I took my first leap into the role of Marketing and Promotions Assistant at the Journal Broadcast Group. I dove into web development, graphic design and marketing for 4 radio stations in Tucson, AZ. I found my niche. I found my passion. This was only the beginning.
I moved back to Atlanta, GA and continued to gain experience in multiple industries (technology, medical, sports, etc.) becoming an Adobe expert and highly skilled with all avenues of digital marketing, brand development, graphic design, web design, publications, digital media, SEO/SEM, web content writing, blogging, social media management, online ad management, photography and video production. If I didn't already know how to do it, I quickly taught myself how and then mastered it.
I designed billboards for musicians such as Matchbox 20 at age 22, I led C-level round table discussions on social media at age 25 and I was the head of Publications and New Media for the Beijing and Vancouver Olympic Games before I turned 30.
In December 2013, I moved to Portland, OR for a new adventure in the Pacific Northwest and founded Vision8Studio on April 8, 2014.
Vision8Studio is lead by years of expertise and also encompasses highly trained and vetted coaches who have mastered their craft.
As a creative tyke with a big personality, I was quickly drawn to art, gadgets and media. I started making my own home videos when I was barely able to read.
When the computer rage sparked in the early 90's, I found a new passion to add. I took classes in graphic design, computers, web coding, photography and video production. I won best film student of the year my Senior year of High School and I continue to make compelling videos 20 years later.
At Georgia Perimeter College, I studied Theatre. I then moved on to Georgia State University where I added Film Studies and Computer Science.
I started dabbling in graphic design in 2000 and after my first job at Delta Air Lines and my next at America Online (AOL) Time Warner, I took my first leap into the role of Marketing and Promotions Assistant at the Journal Broadcast Group. I dove into web development, graphic design and marketing for 4 radio stations in Tucson, AZ. I found my niche. I found my passion. This was only the beginning.
I moved back to Atlanta, GA and continued to gain experience in multiple industries (technology, medical, sports, etc.) becoming an Adobe expert and highly skilled with all avenues of digital marketing, brand development, graphic design, web design, publications, digital media, SEO/SEM, web content writing, blogging, social media management, online ad management, photography and video production. If I didn't already know how to do it, I quickly taught myself how and then mastered it.
I designed billboards for musicians such as Matchbox 20 at age 22, I led C-level round table discussions on social media at age 25 and I was the head of Publications and New Media for the Beijing and Vancouver Olympic Games before I turned 30.
In December 2013, I moved to Portland, OR for a new adventure in the Pacific Northwest and founded Vision8Studio on April 8, 2014.
Vision8Studio is lead by years of expertise and also encompasses highly trained and vetted coaches who have mastered their craft.
