Who We Are
Created and managed by SIAESP - the Audiovisual Industry Union of the State of São Paulo - in 2006, in partnership with Apex Brasil, Cinema do Brasil is the Program for the Promotion and Internationalization of Brazilian Cinema.
Currently, our members are film production companies, distributors, sales agents, and festivals from different parts of Brazil. Our goal is to expand the international reach of Brazilian cinema, stimulating the co-production and distribution of films in foreign territories, and expanding business opportunities for the Brazilian film industry. Cinema do Brasil's lines of action are realized through participation in and promotion of business meetings in Brazil and abroad, and by establishing strategic partnerships.
History of Cinema do Brasil
In 2006, when it began its activities, the presence of Brazilian films at international festivals and the participation of professionals in international markets was small.
Over the years, Cinema do Brasil's work has been to encourage the participation of Brazilian producers and distributors in these markets, stimulate networking, and promote Brazilian films at international festivals.
In this way, our talents began to circulate, their work was followed by foreign professionals, and our cinema began to be recognized and prestigious.
The number of official co-productions was very small, but it gradually increased to around 30 official co-productions per year. The presence of Brazilian films at international festivals also increased strongly, with films selected for the biggest festivals – Berlin, Cannes, Locarno, Venice and San Sebastian in the same year! – in addition to several other festivals. Consequently, awards and business generation also increased.
About SIAESP
The Audiovisual Industry Union of the State of São Paulo, affiliated with the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo - FIESP, was founded in 1961 and established for the purpose of studying, coordinating, protecting, and legally representing the economic category of the Audiovisual Industry, as well as similar and related categories.
The Union works to defend the sector in different forums, maintaining dialogue with the executive and legislative branches of government.
It includes studios, TV production companies, content and video production companies, film laboratories, dubbing companies, post-production and audiovisual equipment rental companies, producers of advertising audiovisual works and audiovisual works in general (feature, short and medium-length films), and also game production companies, all with territorial base in the State of São Paulo.
Our team
Small in size, big in dedication. Our team is made up of professionals who are passionate about Brazilian cinema and committed to opening doors for our productions on the international stage. We work together to connect talent, create opportunities and strengthen Brazil's presence in the world's main festivals and markets.
We value collaboration and creativity to make things happen—from strategic planning to field actions, including communication, support for production companies and building partnerships. At Cinema do Brasil, each challenge is faced with enthusiasm, and each achievement is celebrated as another step towards the growth of our audiovisual industry.
Welcome to our space. Here, we believe in the power of cinema as a bridge between cultures, stories and opportunities.
André Sturm
President
Morris Kachani
Executive Manager
Dora Leão
Executive Producer
Marika Kozlovska
International Consultant
Karen Halley
Institutional Coordinator
Lucy Watanabe
Communications Coordinator