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Vera Fischer was born on 27 November 1951 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress and producer, known for The Clone (2001), Intimidade (1975) and Love Strange Love (1982). She was previously married to Felipe Camargo and Perry Salles.- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Rogério Sganzerla was born on 4 May 1946 in Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was a director and writer, known for The Red Light Bandit (1968), O Signo do Caos (2005) and A Mulher de Todos (1969). He was married to Helena Ignez. He died on 9 January 2004 in São Paulo, Brazil.- 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.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Petter Baiestorf was born in 1975 in Palmitos, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for 13 Weird Stories (2015), Eles Comem Sua Carne (1996) and Raiva (2001).- 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.- 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.- 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).
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Paula Braun was born on 25 April 1979 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress and director, known for O Cheiro do Ralo (2006), Ioiô de Iaiá (2021) and Ioiô de Iaiá (2021). She has been married to Mateus Solano since 2008. They have two children.- 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).- 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.- 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).
- Marlon Teixeira was born on 16 September 1991 in Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Minha Vida em Marte (2018), Jimmy Choo Man Aqua (2022) and The Real Fligth (2009).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Alysson was born on the morning of April 4th, 1994. In Criciuma, a small town in a state South of Brazil, Santa Catarina. At a very young age Alysson started showing interest in the film industry. In the second grade, Alysson starred in his first school play. After that day, he was always involved in schools talent shows, events, and plays. Growing up in a small middle class town south of Brazil, his parents knew it would be hard for Alysson to accomplish his dreams of being part of the television & film industry. At the age of 9, on December 2003, Alysson and his family (mother, father, and sister) migrated to Boston, U.S. From there, Alysson continued to show his passion for film and started showing his talent behind the scenes when he started high school. He attended Lynn Vocation Technical Institute in Lynn, Massachusetts. He got enrolled in Radio & Television Broadcasting, always finished on the top of the class. His teachers and peers were all amazed with his ability to learn and execute production roles. After graduating High School in June 2012, Alysson saved up for a year & moved to Los Angeles in June 2013 where he attended college and studied film. He got into background acting, and appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Asian School Girls and got his first line in the Hulu series East Los High. Alysson now resides in Los Angeles, where he got a job running a voice over studio and working with subtitles. In addition to his job, he performs in Comedy Clubs all over Los Angeles and continues to do background work and seeking roles.- Solange Cousseau was born in 1967 in Porto União, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Lady Chatterley's Passions 2: Julie's Secret (1995), Vamp (1991) and Mico Preto (1990).
- Renata Kuerten was born on 14 September 1988 in Braço do Norte, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Sylvio Back is a Brazilian filmmaker, poet, screen player, writer and producer. Born in 1937 at the city of Blumenau (Santa Catarina, South of Brazil), son of inmigrants: father Hungarian Jew and mother, German. Former journalist and film critic, he began motion picture direction in 1962. To date he has written, directed and also produced most of his thirty eight films, which includes short and medium-length for TV documentaries, and twelve full-length pics.
Documentaries: "Revolução de 30" (The 1930 Revolution) - 1980; "República Guarani" (Guarani Republic) - 1982; "Guerra do Brasil" (The War of Brazil) - 1987; "Rádio Auriverde" (Radio Brazil) - 1991; "Yndio do Brasil" (Our Indians) - 1995; "O Contestado - Restos Mortais" (The Contestado - Mortal Remains) - 2010; and "O Universo Graciliano" (Graciliano Universe) - 2013.
Feature films: "Lance Maior" (The Highest Bid) - 1968; "A Guerra dos Pelados" (The War of the Skin Heads) - 1971; "Aleluia, Gretchen" (Hallelujah, Gretchen) - 1976; "Cruz e Sousa - O Poeta do Desterro" (The Banished Poet) - 1999; and "Lost Zweig" - 2003. As poet and writer, Back has published twenty five books (poetry, es¬says and ten of his screenplays). 1986 marks the publication of his first book of poems, "O Caderno Erótico de Sylvio Back" (The Erotic Notebook of Sylvio Back), followed by "Moedas de Luz" (Coins of Light, 1988); "A Vinha do Desejo" (Desire's Vi¬neyard, 1994); "Yndio do Brasil" (Poemas de Filme) (Our Indians - film's poems, 1995), "boudoir" (boudoir, 1999), "Eurus" (Eurus, 2004); "Traduzir é poetar às avessas" - Langston Hughes translated) (Translating is writing poetry on reverse - Langston Hughes translated, 2005); "Eurus" (bilingual: Portuguese-English, 2006); "kinopoems" (@-book, 2006); "As mulheres gozam pelo ouvido" (Women come by listening, 2008); "Quermesse" (Kermess, 2014); and "Musas de carne e osso" (Muses of flesh and bone, 2017).
With 77 national and international prizes (Festivals of Brasília, Gramado and Cine-Ceará (Brazil); Cuba, Figueira da Foz (Portugal), Málaga (Spain); and films selected to the festivals of Chicago (EUA), Berlin and Mannheim (Germany), Uruguai, Cinéma du Réel (France), Rotterdam (Holland), Innsbruck (Austria), Mar del Plata (Argentina), Massachusetts (EUA), Sylvio Back is one of Brazil's most awarded filmmakers. Also, his poetry is recognized by the critics as one of the best Brazilian erotic oeuvre.
In 2020, Back received the title of "Doctor Honoris Causa", granted by the Santa Catarina Federal University, for its literature and cinema dedicated to the art and culture of Santa Catarina and Brazil. -- Tiago Armani was born on 5 March 1982 in Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Malhação (1995) and Eliana: Diga Sim!!! (2004).
- Mary Alexandre was born on 19 March 1974 in Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Olhos de Vampa (1996), Super-Herói Fora de Série (2006) and Estrela de Fogo (1998). She was previously married to Fábio Jr. and Wagner Duarte.
- Tiago Splitter was born on 1 January 1985 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He has been married to Amaia Amescua since 4 July 2010.
- Actress
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Liz Comerlatto was born on 12 September 2004 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress and producer, known for O Segredo da Familia Urso (2014), Novamente (2022) and Vodou Doll (2015).- 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).
- Art Director
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Juarez Machado was born on 16 March 1941 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an art director and writer, known for Kika e Xuxu (1978), Uma Pantera em Minha Cama (1971) and Sandra & Miele (1976).- Dener Pacheco was born on 11 August 1983 in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Watercolors of Love (2009). He died on 6 March 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Rodrigo Hilbert was born on 22 April 1980 in Orleans, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Pé na Jaca (2006), Três Irmãs (2008) and Morde & Assopra (2011).- Inri Cristo, born Álvaro Theiss, spelled Thais in Portugese, Indaial in 1948, is a Brazilian self-proclaimed religious leader who claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. His parents, Wilhelm and Magdalena Theiss, were German farmers. Álvaro Theiss studied for three years at the Álvaro Theiss, Blumenau, Brazil. Later he was hired as an audio operator at a local radio station. After moving to Curitiba 1969 he became famous as a persona in comedy television programs and lively religious debates on TV Morena, acting as a self-professed prophet and astrologer, introducing himself as "Iuri de Nostradamus". In 1979 he heard a divine voice that insured that he was the same Christ crucified two thousand years ago. The voice also said that the second letter of his name, the "u" in "Iuri", would henceforth be upside down, making his name "INRI", the acronym for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum. Inri Cristo immediately launched a pilgrimage over 27 countries spreading his message, dressed in a white tunic and sandals, announcing that his mission would be accomplished in the dawn of a "New Age of peace". He established a new mystical order, SOUST, Suprema Ordem Universal da Santissima Trindade, which he calls "the formalization of the promised Kingdom of God on Earth". On April 20, 1982, Inri Cristo officially established SOUST in Curitiba, Brazil, where he still remains in his "provisional" headquarters. Inri Cristo traveled in person to the Vatican, Rome, in September 1983, to ratify the proscription of the Roman Catholic Church. Inri Cristo communicate his message to the world via his Youtube channel which has about 14 000 subscribers.
- Magrit Siebert was born in 1945 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Pensionato de Mulheres (1974), As Mulheres Amam por Conveniência (1972) and Um Golpe Sexy (1976).
- Mariana Weickert was born on 1 January 1980 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for America (2005), TV Xuxa (2005) and Universo Lobão (2012).
- Danielle Souza was born on 2 January 1981 in Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Pânico na TV (2003), A Fazenda (2009) and Everything Is Possible (2005).
- 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).
- 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
- 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).- João Varela was born on 19 October 1974 in Santa Catarina, Cape Verde.
- Analice Nicolau was born on 6 September 1977 in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Fausto Rocha was born in 1943 in Barra Velha, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima (1980) and Supermanoela (1974). He was married to Diceia Rocha. He died on 27 January 2001 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, 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.- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Gilberto Martinho was born on 14 January 1927 in Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Roda de Fogo (1986), Capital Sin (1975) and Cabocla (1979). He was married to Maria Lucinda. He died on 19 August 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Music Department
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Airto Moreira was born on 5 August 1941 in Itaiópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Apocalypse Now (1979), The Yards (2000) and Made in America (1993). He is married to Flora Purim.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
João Callegaro was born on 21 September 1945 in Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for O Pornógrafo (1970), As Libertinas (1968) and O Homem Nu (1968).- Daniel Lobo was born on 7 February 1973 in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (1977), Desire (1990) and Teen's Confessions (1994). He was married to Flávia Sebold. He died on 24 March 2016 in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Brigitte Broder was born on 23 July 1959 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Quincas Borba (1987) and Ney Matogrosso: Tanto Amar (Version 2) (1982).
- Borges de Garuva was born on 8 March 1952 in Garuva, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Outra Memoria (2006), Next in Line (2012) and The Aquarium of Antigone (2016).
- Sound Department
- Music Department
- Director
Evaristo Scarsanela Junior was born on 18 July 1979 in Urussanga, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is a director, known for 88 Minutes (2007), Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood! (2008) and Catch 22 Hours (2019). He has been married to Greicy Caroline Mesquita Scarsanela since 6 February 2020. They have one child. He was previously married to Laura Marlena Garcia.- Actor
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Orlandivo was born on 5 August 1937 in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor and composer, known for The Belko Experiment (2016), Eu Transo, Ela Transa (1972) and As Mulheres Que Dão Certo (1976).- 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.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Anilza Leoni was born on 10 October 1933 in Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil. She was an actress, known for Depois do Carnaval (1959), Bom Mesmo é Carnaval (1962) and Está com Tudo (1952). She died on 6 August 2009 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Bruno Miranda was born on 13 July 1990 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Love & Sex (2009).
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Yves Goulart is a Brazilian actor, producer and filmmaker, born in Urussanga, Santa Catarina, on May 15, 1975.
Goulart started his artistic career in 1995 as an actor on the stages of Paraná, Brazil. He gradually discovered and branched out into other means of expression, like movies and television.
He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Filmmaking and Education, at the Gama Filho University, in Rio de Janeiro, where he discovered his calling as a director, thus starting to build his Filmography.
In 2005, after completing 10 years of his career, Goulart was honored by the City Hall and City Council of Urussanga, receiving the 'Honor of Merit Award', for representing his hometown artistically.
In 2010, Goulart received the 'Brazilian Press Award' by the Brazilian Press in the United States, for his outstanding accomplishments in filmmaking. In the same year, he was nominated 'Lusophone Personality of the Year' from the CHAMA Association of Strasbourg University, in France.
Goulart studied theater in Curitiba, Brazil.
Goulart developed the project 'Theater Workshop' for the poor, having taught in Urussanga (Santa Catarina), Curitiba (Paraná), Cascavel (Paraná) and Paranaguá (Paraná), from 1999 to 2002.
In 2006, he wrote the monograph 'Film in Education', during his graduate course in Education, at the Gama Filho University.
As a screenwriter, he wrote Black Gold, Illuminations, Edilamar, which was selected for the project 'Revealing the Many Brazils - Year I' (2004), by the Ministry of Culture of Brazil, Tracking The Cultural Convoy, The Cleansing of Bonfim - From Bahia To New York, Beyond The Light and Francisco De Assis. He also wrote 'Urussanga', which received the 'Production Incentive Award', for best screenplay, in the 3rd Catarina Documentary Festival (2004).
As a filmmaker, he produced and made five films that participated in several Brazilian and international film festivals and showings.
Goulart was invited by Dr. Domício Coutinho, president of the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts (BEA), in New York, to be the curator of the film project 'Brazilian Film on Thursdays' (2008 and 2009).
The project promotes the screening of classic, independent and successful Brazilian films, every Thursday, aiming to make known the national film industry. After the screenings, Goulart leads discussions with the audience, accompanied by special guests like: Guilherme Parreiras, Micki Mihich and Stela Brandão.
On September 29, 2008, Coutinho and Goulart officially inaugurated the 'Nelson Pereira dos Santos Hall', at BEA. The filmmaker Nelson Pereira was present at the ceremony, where he was decorated with the 'Machado de Assis Medal of Merit', from the Brazilian Union of Writers of New York (UBENY).- Paulo Roberto Falcão was born on 16 October 1953 in Abelardo Luz, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He was previously married to Rosane Damazio.
- Maurício Gugelmin was born on 20 April 1963 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Driven (2001), Formula 1 (1950) and ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961).