about me
Gianluigi alias Gigi:
Actor. Screenwriter. Storyteller with Neapolitan soul.
Born and raised in the vibrant heart of Naples, Gianluigi Iorio brings Southern warmth, passion, and authenticity to every role he embodies. A graduate of the Mohole Academy in Milan, Gianluigi has built a foundation rooted in the art of performance, shaped by his deep appreciation for literature, music, visual art, and the pleasures of a good glass of wine.
Driven by a need to explore the human condition, his artistic journey expanded from acting to screenwriting, where he found a new voice behind the camera. In 2022, Gianluigi earned his first major recognition as a writer with the award-winning short film „Puccio D’Aniello – Behind The Mask“, marking a significant milestone in his creative evolution.
Whether on stage, on screen, or on the page, Gianluigi tells stories that resonate — grounded in emotion, truth, and a touch of southern fire.
„Let truth shape the story, and passion give it voice.“
Winner Best Drama Short- Europe Film Festival UK 2022
NAPLES 1990.
In a theater several days before a performance in which the victims will be commemorated of the 1980 earthquake, Puccio, an actor in the theater company, relives through the mask of Pulcinella, the death of his mother, a victim of the Earthquake and opposed to his choice to become an actor.
Only once he has finished his work, thanks in part to the costume designer Caterina who is in love with him, will he find forever peace with himself and especially with his mother.