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Thanks for stopping by and getting acquainted!
I'm Mary Riitano, an award wining actress, based in Montana, and willing to travel! (+ COVID vaccinated/boosted ) I've honed my acting craft in the wilds of the mountains trekking to LA, Portland, and Atlanta for film acting training, coaching, and acquiring industry standard tools. I've been building an acting body of work with many film communities with tenacity, intuition, and resourcefulness. In my best dreams, I'd love to film and work with David Fincher, Stephen Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Todd Phillips, Jane Campion and Christopher Nolan!
"Live with gusto from your soul truth."
Through my acting I love inspiring people to
open their heart to their own magic to express themselves freely
Latest press: Montana Film Office Talent Spotlight:
Click on MT Film Office Logo below for the print interview by Laura Benedict, MT Film Office
Through my acting I love inspiring people to
open their heart to their own magic to express themselves freely
Latest press: Montana Film Office Talent Spotlight:
Click on MT Film Office Logo below for the print interview by Laura Benedict, MT Film Office
Mary showed up for one day of shooting on the set of my senior thesis film. While we had discussed the character beforehand, we had not rehearsed until mere hours before her scene. Nevertheless, Mary exhibited the utmost professionalism and delivered a stunning performance. Even in her one and a half minutes of screen time she absolutely stole the scene.
I was blessed to have her talent on set and
would jump at the chance to work with her again.
-Brock Forrette (Beast, Swing) Grasshopper Films
I know that having you on set really helped to tune their performances in and it was amazing to see the difference you were able to make. I learned a lot being that this was my first time directing something this big, and thanks to you I had a great source to pull from so I can get better performances in my future projects. Thank you so much for being a part of this film, Mary! You're awesome!
-Colton Tash (The Appointment) Done with It Productions
Characters I've been cast as: professor, mom, love interest, salesgirl, wife (abused and the good wife),
mistress, psychiatrist, mentor, hot mess and the girl next door.
I embrace my quirkiness. Erin Brockovich style determination & truth seeking make me perfect in roles like business professional, mom/wife, trailblazer, and that teacher you can’t take your eyes off of.
My work's been referred to as captivating and noted for its vibrant energy, strength, and versatility comparable to
that of Jessica Lange. My presence has been likened to the luminosity, infectious spirit of Julia Roberts.
mistress, psychiatrist, mentor, hot mess and the girl next door.
I embrace my quirkiness. Erin Brockovich style determination & truth seeking make me perfect in roles like business professional, mom/wife, trailblazer, and that teacher you can’t take your eyes off of.
My work's been referred to as captivating and noted for its vibrant energy, strength, and versatility comparable to
that of Jessica Lange. My presence has been likened to the luminosity, infectious spirit of Julia Roberts.
LATEST NEWS
"Swing" recently played at the Scotland International Festival of Cinema 2023. I garnered my third Best Actress Nomination for this quirky, fresh original screenplay written and directed by Brock Forrette. The film has been accepted in nine film festivals with the latest acceptance being the Wyoming International Film Festival in July 2023.
Scotland was magical to me. It moved my heart and imagination to be amongst cathedrals, castles, cobblestone brick streets and feel the history soaking up into my soul.
You can read more about "Swing" on my website by clicking above: Gallery: Film: Swing * There's a great interview on my website page by Mikal Fair, Oregon Short Film Festival.
Scotland was magical to me. It moved my heart and imagination to be amongst cathedrals, castles, cobblestone brick streets and feel the history soaking up into my soul.
You can read more about "Swing" on my website by clicking above: Gallery: Film: Swing * There's a great interview on my website page by Mikal Fair, Oregon Short Film Festival.
"They Don't Leave" had a private pre-screening at The Exhibit, Belham in London, UK in April 2023 where the director Caz McGovern, London based cast and crew, family and friends toasted the film and it's soon to be launch into film festivals.
I had an amazing time meeting people plus adventuring in the city of London soaking up the sites, the history (I have English ancestry), the food, and culture. Stay tuned for it's first festival acceptance!
I had an amazing time meeting people plus adventuring in the city of London soaking up the sites, the history (I have English ancestry), the food, and culture. Stay tuned for it's first festival acceptance!
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
It was a pleasure to work with an up and coming cast and crew on the latest full length feature with Interwoven Studios
and I'm pleased to share the film was given awards at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema March 2020
Best Supporting Actress - Mary Riitano
“Riitano, channeling her inner Glenn Close, turns in a captivating performance as Nelly, the narrator and faithful servant.”
-Brent Northrup, Your Time-Independent Record, December 2019
and I'm pleased to share the film was given awards at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema March 2020
Best Supporting Actress - Mary Riitano
“Riitano, channeling her inner Glenn Close, turns in a captivating performance as Nelly, the narrator and faithful servant.”
-Brent Northrup, Your Time-Independent Record, December 2019
Happy for the recognition for my talents and the gift of being cast & working on this Montana made one-of-a-kind classic
Hearty gratitude shared with the entire cast and crew
Bryan Ferriter - Director/Producer/Editor/Actor Quincey Kuiava - Executive Producer/Producer
Jason Rogers - Director of Photography/Producer
Mary Riitano - Actress/Associate Producer Ryan Pfeiffer - Actor/Associate Producer Jasmin "Jet" Jandreau - Actress
Hearty gratitude shared with the entire cast and crew
Bryan Ferriter - Director/Producer/Editor/Actor Quincey Kuiava - Executive Producer/Producer
Jason Rogers - Director of Photography/Producer
Mary Riitano - Actress/Associate Producer Ryan Pfeiffer - Actor/Associate Producer Jasmin "Jet" Jandreau - Actress
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Below is the trailer for our film!
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Below is the trailer for our film!
Wide released on VOD March 23 - 2022 !!
Click on the image below to take you to Amazon Prime
(it's also on Google Play, Apple TV & iTunes, and VUDU)
"Useless" -director Josiah Burdick
premiered on Amazon Prime - August 2020 and at the Bigfork Film Festival October 2020
premiered on Amazon Prime - August 2020 and at the Bigfork Film Festival October 2020
Click on the Amazon Prime images below to take you to our movie to rent/buy on Amazon Prime! Enjoy!
"We Burn Like This" -director Alana Waksman
premiered on Amazon Prime 2022
premiered on Amazon Prime 2022
