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You know the moment when your sorrow is so profound that you can't help but imagine yourself somewhere far away... this is the story of someone who did more than just imagine.

The Act of birth. The first look of a child coming into the world. The first moments of life. The first encounter between mother and child. All of this recorded on videotape. "Ato de Vida" documents the proceedings of Susana Pacheco, the only recorder of these moments in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil, and her moral and emotional investment in this act.

"Lei da Mulher" is a documentary made up of a collection of stories from different women who have one thing in common; they are all victims of domestic violence. Women who have suffered some kind of aggression, being sexual, moral or psychological. In this documentary, they share their hopes as well as their hopelessness related to this violence, including crimes against women with disabilities. This short reveals the country of Brazil as a pioneer in the creation of a law to protect women - the Law "Maria da Penha", which is a great advance in the fight for human rights and the protection of women, independent of their color, race or disability.

"O Caçador de Cachoeiras" is a journey that reveals the rich nature and diversity of cultures and traditions of the Latin American continent. This documentary follows adventurer Alessandro de Sousa, and his search for "Voltaire", one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the rain forests of French Guiana. Taking us to some to some of the most beautiful places in the world and showing how the diverse cultures of Brazil and French Guiana converge around the preservation of nature.

"Em Branco" is a dance video that uses a documentary approach, in a irreverent style, to show the infinite possibilities of understanding art through contemporary dance. Based on different opinions built by the audience and the artist, the life of a ballerina is depicted on an almost all white background so that viewers can create their own interpretations and stories.