raw cinema.
Company
Senior Cat Pictures
Renzo Montoya is an award-winning Peruvian writer and director, as well as a U.S. military veteran, based in the NJ/NYC area. His latest project, DISC, produced by his independent company Senior Cat Pictures, is set to premiere in 2025. Renzo is also developing an feature series, further expanding his creative vision.
With a career spanning dozens of independent projects, Renzo's most notable work, GREYLOCK, was showcased at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, earning nationwide recognition. As the founder of Senior Cat Pictures, Renzo is dedicated to promoting and distributing the next wave of independent cinema.
Driven by his passion for creative freedom in modern filmmaking, Renzo infuses his work with symbolism and unique storytelling perspectives.
As a U.S. veteran, Renzo draws from his life experiences to collaborate with content creators and platforms, aiming to develop fresh, authentic stories that highlight on self-driven character narratives, exploring internal struggles and societal challenges within real-world settings.
  • Producer (5 Credits)
    DISC2025
    Short
    Greylock2022
    Short, Student
    Summer Rain2020
    Short, Other
    MR.SOAP2018
    Short
    The White Camera2018
    Short
  • Writer (5 Credits)
    DISC2025
    Short
    Greylock2022
    Short, Student
    Summer Rain2020
    Short, Other
    MR.SOAP2018
    Short
    The White Camera2018
    Short
  • Director (5 Credits)
    DISC2025
    Short
    Greylock2022
    Short, Student
    Summer Rain2020
    Short, Other
    MR.SOAP2018
    Short
    The White Camera2018
    Short
Official Selection
Greylock
Chain NYC Film Festival
New York
2023
Official Selection
Greylock
Ridgewood International Film Festival
Ridgewood
2023
Official Selection
Greylock
Newark International Film Festival
Newark
2023
Official Selection
Greylock
Northeast Film Festival
Teaneck
2022
Official Selection
Greylock
New York Shorts International Film Festival
New York
2022
Finalist
Summer Rain
Jelly Film Fest
Honorable Mention
Summer Rain
Hollywood New Directors
Honorable Mention
Summer Rain
LA Underground Film Forum
Winner: Best Indie Filmmaker
Summer Rain
New York Film Awards
Winner: Best Indie Film
Summer Rain
Top Shorts
Winner/ Award of Merit
Summer Rain
Global Shorts Competition
Official Selection
Summer Rain
Best Shorts Competition
College
Montclair State University
Film
2022
Birth Date
May 1999
Nickname
Renzo M
Birth City
Lima, Peru
Current City
New Jersey
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Hispanic
raw cinema.
Company
Senior Cat Pictures
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