credit: TED 2023

Lucas Rizzotto

Mar 12, 2024

Speakeasy Ballroom

Lucas Rizzotto is a real-life mad scientist, comedian and award-winning filmmaker born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Creator of the viral show "Lucas Builds The Future", Lucas's inventions have engaged hundreds of millions mixing comedy, drama & education in never-seen before ways on Instagram & Youtube. From VR time machines to psychopathic A.I.-powered kitchen appliances, you never know what he'll be building next.

Lucas is also an accomplished director & writer, having created interactive storytelling pieces that premiered in some of the world's most prestigious film festivals, from Cannes all the way to Sundance.

Lucas has been featured at TED as a keynote speaker in 2023 and his work has been covered by many major outlets such as TMZ, BBC, CBS, IGN and Newsweek. He's been the recipient of 2 Webby Awards, a Gold Telly Award as well as a Unity Award.

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From:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Subgenre:
Avant / Experimental
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