Lucas Paz

Lucas Paz is a multimedia artist. He works in theatre as actor since 5 years old. He is a professional actor by stage experience proof (20 years now) to Artists and Technicians National Syndicate of Brazil, professional Director by the same Syndicate and through University of Sao Paulo (USP) Bachelor's degree, and is a formed actor by CAD-UFC 07' class (Technical Course of Performing Arts-Federal University of Ceará).Lucas Paz was member of theatre group "Alumiar Cenas e Cirandas" for 12 years. He is recognized by his work in different Brazilian cities (São Paulo, Fortaleza, Mulungu, Campinas, Lorena) and in countries such as Australia, Argentina, France, Portugal and United States. He also works as performing arts producer and director since the last 6 years. Undergraduate in Theatre Directing Major at one of the World's Best Universities: University of Sao Paulo, USP.Lucas Paz succeeds in his Film and TV acting and producing career in Los Angeles working inConcrete River (2014), Recovery (2014), The Runaway (2014), The Executioner (2014), Like You Mean It (2014), Perception (2014), Restored Me (2014), Streets of Rage: Defiance (2014), In the Woods: a Red Riding Tale (2015), Rescue Dogs (2015), Weighing In (2014), My head is a Jungle (2014 - Wankelmut music video) This means War (2014 - lead in music video for rock band Avenged Sevenfold), Volvo international commercial with swedish singer Robyn, and being well recognized by critics for his work at stage productions: for his role as "Dogboy" and as a member of Fringe Theatre Co.Lucas Paz also developed theoretical, researching and practical experience in Performing Arts (Directing, Staging, Lighting), Visual Arts (Multimedia and Intermedia, Computer Graphics), Film and TV (Art Direction, Assistant Directing, Screenwriting, Interactive Media), and Philosophy, Languages and Humans Sciences (Anthropology). All these matters were essential to act as a professional director, performer, producer, light operator and actor.Lucas attended to State Chemistry and Biology Olympics, Portuguese and Maths Teaching Assistances, extracurricular art projects, volunteer programs to help kids and elder people, judo, capoeira, swimming, basketball, soccer and English lessons. Lucas went on AFS Volunteer Exchange Program to do Year 12's High School in Australia, being the only Brazilian Representative chosen from North and Northeast region in a hard selection process including group sociability, written tests, interview and volunteering actions. On USP Lucas was granted with Scientific Initiation Scholarship. He went on exchange program to UNICAMP, another well-recognized University in Brazil.2014 Lucas Paz is about to start his Master's degree in Film and Television in Los Angeles at NYFA. All these diverse experiences, cultural research and background and his passion for nature and extreme sports make this unique individual that he is. Someone who hopes to contribute to humanity kindness as a filmmaker, actor and storyteller.FAPESP (Foundation for Research Funding and Support of São Paulo) 8-month Scientific Initiation.CNPq (National Counsel for Scientific and Technologic Development)-Academic Researcher on research group "Poetics of Staging: modes, processes, practices and learning" supervised by PhD Antonio Carlos de Araujo Silva.Publication: PAZ, Lucas F. P. "Performance art in public spaces on the basis of minimal gestures or simple actions". FAPESP: São Paulo, SP, 2012. A 461 pages Scientific Report, Relevant Interviews with nationally respected artists, 3 artistic pieces + 5 dvds with video record.His research studies were used as bibliography and case study in MELO, Edmilson publication for V Conference of Social Sciences of Ceará - URCA, UFC, UECE, UVA - 2014.Highlight of press "Diário do Nordeste" 2013 Retrospective by the Artistic Urban Intervention "Inrooted"His final academic work, a dance-theatre show at swimming pools, "MoAciR: Filhos da Dor" was recognized by Sao Paulo government as a relevant contribution to culture, being recommended by Famous Stilist Laura Yamane, press "Folha de São Paulo", press "OPOVO".Best Actor award "Children of the Sun" 1998.Best portrait Picture, Best landscape Picture in Cummins Show 2006. Show less «