TEAM
TEAM
PROFILE OF OUR KEY PARTNERS
Mini-BIO
JONAS SOARES DE SOUZA
HISTORIANResearcher at the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo. Supervisor of the 'Convenção de Itu' Republican Museum at USP for 35 years. Museologist (COREM-SP). Author of several books, with notable works such as: Diário da Navegação - Coleção Uspiana, A Cidade e o Rio: Araritaguaba, o Porto Feliz, and Painéis de Azulejos do Museu Republicano Convenção de Itu. Contributor to numerous audiovisual projects and articles published in academic journals and media outlets. Developed projects for the establishment of museums, archives, and libraries, as well as for organizing scientific seminars both in Brazil and abroad.
VERIDIANA CARVALHO
ART DIRECTORProduced, directed, and acted in the short film Reverso, which was showcased at MIS and Cine Olido. Served as assistant to Ozualdo Candeias on the feature film O Vigilante. Was the art director for the film Ayrton - Childhood in the Heart of Brazil. Worked for many years directing films in Australia, South Africa, and Ireland, with notable works including: Heritage Healers, TV Show Opener, Heartfelt Publishing - Documentary PathWay, 360 Training, Bottle Crusher, PSM Corporate Video & Interactive, and LakeField Panel Beating.
DIAULAS ULLYSSES
FILMAKERDiaulas Ullysses is a filmmaker, producer, film club member, and writer. He is the founder of Difilme Digital. In 2008, he coordinated the setup of the Cine Eldorado municipal cinema in Diadema/SP in partnership with the Brazilian Cinematheque. As a director, his filmography includes several films made in Diadema, São Bernardo, and Santo André, such as: Barrotem (1998), Mata, Canta, Mas Olha Pra Mim! (2001), Os Alvos Que Queremos Virgens (2002), A Ficção Entre o Feijão e o Sonho (2006), Ivonice Satie – A Sensibilidade do Movimento (2009), A Viola Te Espera (2010), Ordalina Candido: Eu Sou o Povo, Jorge Guerreiro (2019), and Quero Ser Estrela de Cinema (2022). He also runs cinema workshops at institutions such as SESC, POIESIS, Fabricas de Cultura, and municipal governments.
HUGO CASERTA
POST_PRODUCERHugo Caserta is a visual artist specialized in animation and special effects for cinema. He has worked on various productions, including CineGibi 1 and 2 from Maurício de Souza Produções, Seninha Desenho Animado, the animated adaptation of the soap opera Carrossel, and the Patati Patata Successes Compilation. He coordinated the post-production of the animated series Midinho – O Pequeno Missionário for 5 years, which featured 3D sets with 2D characters in over 100 episodes of 7 minutes, aired in Brazil on Bandeirantes TV. In 2023, he was awarded the Silver Lion as Editor and Post-Producer for the commercial BLACK COACHES in the sports entertainment category. He is currently part of the Post-Production team for the animated series Astronauta by Maurício de Souza Produções.
VERA BARBOSA
CASTING DIRECTORAn actress and acting coach, she engages with various forms of artistic expression. As an actress and director, she has worked with Rede Globo de Televisão on: Grande Sertão Veredas by João Guimarães Rosa, directed by Walter Avancini; Anarquistas, Graças a Deus by Zélia Gattai, directed by Walter Avancini; Os Maias by Eça de Queirós, directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho. On SIC TV Portuguesa: A Viúva do Enforcado by Camilo Castelo, directed by Walter Avancini, and on RTP 1: A Banqueira do Povo, directed by Walter Avancini. For TV Cultura: Independências by Luís Alberto de Abreu, directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho. In theater, she has been part of Dona Rosita, a Solteira by Garcia Lorca, directed by Antonio Abujamra; Casa Grande e Senzala by Gilberto Freire, directed by Miroel Silveira (winner of the APETEST Best Play Award), among others. She adapted and directed Memorial do Convento by José Saramago for the theater, under the production of the José Saramago Foundation, Lisbon.
MICHEL VICENTINE
CONDUCTORAward-winning Composer and Music Designer. University Professor, Art Educator, Writer, and Master's in Education from the University of Jaén – Spain. Specialist in Literacy and Arts Education, Music Educator from the Federal University of São Carlos - SP, and Pedagogue from the Paulista College of Education and Communication. Author of the book 'A Música e o Processo Educativo - Atos, Cenas e Recortes Pedagógicos' (Loyola Publishing - 2015). Contributor to the book 'Reflexões sobre o despertar da consciência ética' (Loyola Publishing - 2011). Filmography - Original Soundtrack: 'Ayrton - childhood in the Heart of Brazil' - Winner of Best Soundtrack at the following festivals: NYC Independent Film Festival – USA; Rome International Movie – Italy; Cult Critic Movie – India; Five Continents International Film Festival – Venezuela; Knight of the Reel – India; and World Film Carnival – Singapore. 'Doutor Hipóteses' – Winner of Best Soundtrack at festivals: Rome International Movie Awards – Rome, Italy; and Virgin Spring Cinefest – Kolkata, India. 'Justiça! Uma História'; 'História & Estórias'; Plaquita Series; O Anônimo; and Terra dos Taperás, among others.
CARLA MASUMOTO
COMPOSERWinner of the APETESP Award for Best Actress. She is currently starring in the TV series: Entre o Céu e a Terra (TV Brasil), Parque Patati Patatá (Discovery Kids), and Os Cupins (RTC). She has also appeared in the films Dr. Hipóteses (Tic Tac), Histórias & Estórias, Olhos de Vampa, and Lua Cheia.