Daniel Fortuno is an award-winning scene designer. From an early age, Daniel has been passionate about art and design. Daniel is a first-year currently attending The University of North Carolina School of the Arts to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production with a concentration in Scene Design. Daniel started his journey in the arts by doing his first painting was just 3 months old and now has found his passion in scenic design. Daniel hopes to further make a name for himself and design sets for music videos, theme parks, theatrical performances, and movies.

Daniel creates unique and grand visual experiences for all of his Creations. His work integrates a sense of inventiveness, sophistication, elegance, aesthetic maturity, and theatrical understanding. His sets provide performers a space to live a life as their Character.

Daniel Developed a Passion for Scene Design through his High School Theater program, Rock Ridge Performing Arts. While he was there, He was a Scenic Designer, Associate Scenic Designer, Charge Artist, Lead Painter, Costume Designer, Projection Designer, and was a member of the Build, Paint, Costume, and Run Crew.

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Daniel also served as the Creative Director for Rock Ridge Performing Arts while being on the Leadership Team as well as the Marketing Team. He was a member of the International Thespian Society and received the highest honor possible; International Honor Thespian receiving over 200 points. In 2023, Daniel Won in the Category of Scene Design for his set design of Big Fish: School Edition at the International Thespian Festival receiving a perfect score on his Thespy. He also Won in the Category of Scene Design at the Virgina Thespian Festival.

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