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- Director
- Producer
- Writer
David Schurmann stands as a luminary filmmaker, distinguished for his adept storytelling talent spanning both fiction and documentary realms. Renowned for his ability to weave captivating narratives, Schurmann's works resonate profoundly with audiences worldwide.
His directorial debut, "Little Secret," emerged as a triumph, representing Brazil at the 2017 Oscars. Anchored in the true story of his adopted sister, Katherine Schurmann, the film showcased Schurmann's capacity for crafting poignant tales that linger in the hearts of viewers.
Schurmann's recent endeavor, the heartwarming family film "My Penguin Friend," featuring acclaimed talents Jean Reno and Adriana Barraza, exemplifies his ability for capturing the enduring essence of human connections. This enchanting true story delicately portrays the bond between a fisherman and an extraordinary penguin, a testament to Schurmann's innate ability to evoke genuine emotions on screen.
Moreover, Schurmann ventures back into the gripping drama genre with "Por Um Fio" (By a Wire), a narrative revolving around renowned oncologist Dr. Drauzio Varella as he battles to save his brother. Starring Bruno Gagliasso and Rômulo Estrela, this intense storyline further underscores Schurmann's versatility as a director, adept at engaging audiences across these genres.
His body of work include TV series for National Geographic, the 28-part "Expedition to the Orient", and the 36-part series "Magellan Global Adventure" for Globo TV.
Notably, Schurmann directed the documentary feature film "The World Twice Around," lauded with accolades including awards at the Recife Film Festival in Brazil, and Best Film honors at esteemed festivals across Buenos Aires, Milan, Rome, and New York.
Beyond his cinematic endeavors, Schurmann spearheads the environmental initiative "Voice of the Oceans," amplifying awareness about critical ocean-related issues, underscoring his commitment to effecting positive change.
Schurmann's cinematic journey begun at the age of 13, capturing the Schurmann family's first sailing expedition around the world. His cinematic odyssey led him through film school in New Zealand and further education in the United States.
Renowned for his diverse narratives, poignant storytelling and a strong social conscience, David Schurmann consistently captivates global audiences with his visionary cinematic talent.- Writer
- Director
- Composer
Ody Fraga was born on 15 October 1927 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was a writer and director. He died in 1987.- Aline Weber was born on 22 March 1989 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for A Single Man (2009) and Conversa com Bial (2017).
- Carolina Kasting was born on 12 July 1975 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Sonhos Tropicais (2001), Cabocla (2004) and Student's Hearts (2002). She is married to Maurício Grecco. They have two children.
- Vinicius Coelho was born on 6 January 1986 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for The Eyes Below (2022), Bello (2021) and Milagre Maldito (2017).
- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Ivo Müller is a Latin American Brazilian-born actor and producer. After discovering a love of live performance in middle school, Ivo earned a B.A. in Law before abandoning his burgeoning career in favor of acting.
Ivo's acting credits include a stage production of Twelve Angry Men, and Tabu, a critically-acclaimed, multi-award winning 2012 Portuguese movie that won the Critics Best Picture award at the Berlin Film Festival. Ivo has worked with studios including HBO, Sony, and Globo TV. Can be seen as a compelling AIDS-stricken hairdresser, appearing opposite Andrea Beltrão in Hebe: The Brazilian Star (2019), in both the feature film and the television biopic. He's worked mostly in indie films, including US's feature Proof Sheet (2023) and most recently in Aly Muritiba's upcoming feature, Barba Ensopada de Sangue. Alongside his acting career, Müller worked as a producer of indie horror films in Brazil and as an acting coach in the awarded documentary Cine Marrocos (2018), where he coached homeless people and refugees living in an abandoned movie theater in São Paulo.- Actress
- Producer
- Production Manager
Michele Capri was born on 13 January 1983 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress and producer, known for Cinzas e Café (2016), Quando o Sol se Põe (2012) and Campanha: eu amo a minha cidade (2012).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Neusa Borges was born on 8 March 1941 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for The Clone (2001), A Indomada (1997) and De Corpo e Alma (1992).- Tony Ferreira was born on 20 September 1943 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Selva de Pedra (1972), Final Feliz (1982) and Xica (1976). He died on 12 October 1994 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Production Manager
- Actress
Louise Krieger was born on 25 October 1988 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is a production manager and actress, known for Animalia (2023), Sweetheart (2019) and Um Lobo entre os Cisnes.- Alana Campos was born on 5 November 1990 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Interns (2014), Drnk Textin (2015) and Playboy Sweet Spots: Shaken (2014).
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Location Management
Daniel Caldeira was born on 4 January 1980 in Florianópolis, SC, BR. Daniel is a producer and production manager, known for Black Mirror (2011), Sense8 (2015) and The Mechanism (2018).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tania Lamarca was born in 1954 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is a director and writer, known for Tainá: Uma Aventura na Amazônia (2000), Buena Sorte (1996) and Ensaio (2013).- Thelma Elita was born on 10 February 1942 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Os Cosmonautas (1962), Garota Enxuta (1959) and O Viúvo Alegre (1960).
- Additional Crew
Brazilian attorney at law living in Sao Paulo, and she is working in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Florianopolis. Founding partner. She works with Intellectual Property, Copyright, Entertainment, Advertising, Trademarks, Domain Names, Regulatory, licensing and clearance of rights and contents in general, image rights, phonographic industry, publishing, visual arts... Already worked with Tv Cultura, audiovisual producers, Kondzilla Filmes, and others...- Carina Beduschi was born on 19 December 1984 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Producer
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Mozart Régis was born on 16 May 1926 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was a producer and actor, known for Planeta dos Homens (1976), Rio, Verão & Amor (1966) and O Petróleo é Nosso (1954). He died on 23 July 1995 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Composer
- Editor
- Director
Education and Career: Originally from Florianópolis, the theater director, filmmaker, and musician holds a degree in Music from the State University of Santa Catarina and a master's degree in Theater from the same university. He navigates between directing for theater, cinema, and music.
Role as a Teacher and Founder: In addition to his artistic career, he is a teacher and the founder of the Camarim School of Art. He also serves as the director of the Camarim Cultural Center, located in Florianópolis/ Brazil. At the cultural center, he not only manages the school but also oversees the Camarim Theater and the Camarim Film Club.
Founder of Persona Cia. DE Teatro: In 2001, he was one of the founders of Persona Cia. DE Teatro, where he has directed 11 productions to date. The company has participated in significant projects, including the EmCena Catarina circuit organized by SESC and the Viagem Teatral (Theatrical Journey) by Sesi-São Paulo.
International Recognition: In 2011, one of his productions was featured in the Palco Giratório (Rotating Stage) program organized by SESC (national tour). Additionally, he was the sole Brazilian representative at the Casa - Latin American Theatre Festival in London.
Founder of Persona Pictures, established in 2011, a film production company based in Florianópolis, Brazil.- Maurício Távora was born on 11 June 1937 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for O Vigilante Rodoviário (1962), Lance Maior (1968) and A Guerra dos Pelados (1970). He was married to Jane Martins. He died on 12 June 1986 in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Casting Department
Rejane Arruda was born on 30 January 1971 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for As Órbitas da Água (2020), No Shelter (2017) and Jamais Te Esquecerei (2003).- Cláudia Barthel was born on 19 March 1972 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Fernando Scherer was born on 6 October 1974 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He has been married to Sheila Mello since 2010. They have one child.
- Affonso de Taunay was born on 11 July 1876 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was a writer, known for O Descobrimento do Brasil (1936), Bandeirantes (1940) and Academia Brasileira (1937). He died on 20 March 1958 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Actor
- Stunts
- Director
Fabiano Iha was born on 28 July 1970 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor and director, known for Assassin X (2016), Never Surrender (2009) and My Sweet Honeymoon (2011).- Actress
- Writer
Edla Van Steen was born on 12 July 1936 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She was an actress and writer, known for Iguassu: The Devil's Throat (1960), Anuska, Manequim e Mulher (1968) and Saudades da Vila (2002). She was married to Sábato Magaldi. She died on 6 April 2018 in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.- Clei Grött was born on 7 May 1982 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Submersos (2020), Das Profundezas (2013) and Discover Indie Film (2019).
- Thiago Tavares was born on 8 November 1984 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Sangue e Goma (2011), UFC on Fox (2011) and UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux (2014).
- Antônio Spina was born on 31 January 1916 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for É Fogo na Roupa (1952), Eu Quero é Movimento (1949) and Pra Lá de Boa (1949). He died on 20 November 2005 in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Bernadete Lys was born on 25 July 1963 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for The Thorn and the Rose (2000), Labyrinth (1998) and O Fim do Mundo (1996). She was previously married to Dias Gomes.
- Director
- Writer
Camila Petry was born on 3 October 1978 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is a director and writer, known for Roseanny (2000).- Silveirinha was born in 1923 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Bububu no Bobobó (1980), O Palhaço O Que É? (1960) and Entre Mulheres e Espiões (1961). He died on 15 November 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Cruz e Sousa was born on 21 October 1861 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Cruz e was a composer, known for Varanda dos Rouxinóis (1939). Cruz e died on 19 March 1898 in Sítio, Minas Gerais, Brazil.- Actress
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Ana Caroline Rosalino was born in 1989, she is a Brazilian actress, or we could also say she is a Brazilian "slash" Argentinian actress. Caroline was raised half of her childhood in Buenos Aires. In Florianopolis (Brazil), she initiated her theater study at the age of 8, and began her stage carrier at 11. Also in Brazil, Ana Caroline had her first TV experience at the Soap Opera "Sonhos de Luiza", playing the character "Inês". At the age of 18, she made the decision of leave her home and move back to the city of her heart, Buenos Aires - a city that contains almost 300 theater spaces in it-, to pursue her academic knowledge. And so she did, Ana Caroline got accepted for the BFA in Acting at the prestigious Universidad Nacional del Arte. During the five years she was living in Argentina, Ana was able to work with some of the most influential directors of the argentine cultural theater, such as Bernardo Cappa, Aníbal Gulluni, Stela Gallazzi, José Cáceres and Débora Astrosky. At the age of 23 she decided to invest all her savings in a work internship in New York, with the goal of following her dream of acting in the Big Apple. Dream that was followed by studying at the New York Film Academy, where she graduated in Acting For Film. Based in New York, she has been working in countless short films, participated in many film and theater festivals, wrote and acted on web series and did commercials such as Facebook and Heinz, along with a Best Actress Award Nomination from the Queens World Film Festival.- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Zeca Pires was born on 6 July 1961 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is a director and producer, known for Procuradas (2004), A Antropóloga (2011) and Farra do Boi (1991).- Gustavo Kuerten is a retired World No. 1 tennis player from Brazil.
He won the French Open singles title three times (1997, 2000, and 2001), and was the Tennis Masters Cup champion in 2000. Kuerten suffered many problems with injuries which resulted in his non-attendances at many tournaments in 2002 and between 2004 and 2008. After two hip surgeries and a few failed attempted comebacks, he retired from top-level tennis in May 2008. During his career he won 20 singles and 8 doubles titles.
He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2016, he was asked to be the torch bearer for the Rio 2016: Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016).