This debate presents the journey of Brazilian feature film projects that were selected for the annual editions of Brasil CineMundi and Brasil CineMundi Connection | Tiradentes and achieved commercial release. Professionals involved in these projects will share the crucial stages of that journey, from the initial conception and participation in CineMundi programs to the challenges of production, strategic partnerships, international co-productions, and reaching the audience. This is an opportunity to understand the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking in Brazil, highlighting their experience at Brasil CineMundi as a catalyst in transforming ideas into films.
Guests:
- Ariel Kuaray Ortega – director of Canuto’s Transformation (BCM Connection – Tiradentes, 2022) – premiere – IDFA | RS
- Clarissa Guarilha – producer of Power Alley (9th BCM, 2019) – release in 2023 – Critics’ Week at Cannes Film Festival| RJ
- Gustavo Pizzi – director of Loveling (4th BCM, 2013) – release in 2018 – Sundance, Málaga, San Francisco | RJ
- Haroldo Borges – director of Bittersweet Rain (12th BCM, 2021) – premiere – Mar del Plata | BA
- Renata Pinheiro – director of Love, Plastic and Noise (2nd BCM, 2011) – release in 2013 – IndieLisboa. The film that revealed actress Maeve Jenkins and won several awards | PE
- Thiago Macedo Correa – producer of Elon Doesn’t Believe in Death (4th BCM, 2013) – release in 2017 – Rotterdam, Cartagena, IndieLisboa | MG
Moderator: Ivan Melo – producer and collaborator of Brasil CineMundi | SP