The winners of the eighth edition of the “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme” (“Making My First Film”) course were announced yesterday during the Mostra de Curtas (Short Film Showcase), which screened the films produced by the eight young participants of the class. The screening was followed by a closing ceremony and the official presentation of course completion certificates.
The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Cultural Council of the Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association (ACRJ), the Latin American Training Center (LATC), and the Nós do Morro Group. The course was held on Mondays at the Casarão of Nós do Morro, in Vidigal, and taught by teacher Pedro Dannemann. It is part of a state project that promotes social inclusion through free audiovisual training. Selected students also received transportation and meal support.
Awarded Short Films:
- 1st place – Olhares, by Yara Luz dos Prazeres
- 2nd place – O Vento, by Samyra Paz
- 3rd place – Dois Cadernos Sem Volta, by Giulia Marinho da Silva and Kylder (Kleberson dos Santos Silva)
Awards:
- 1st place: Professional experience at an audiovisual production company in Rio de Janeiro, offered by a member company of SICAV (Interstate Union of the Audiovisual Industry).
- 2nd place: Full scholarship for a course at ABC Cursos de Cinema.
- 3rd place: Scholarship for the English course for audiovisual professionals offered by LATC.
The jury selecting the top three films included Bruna Sorrentino (Art Filme and ACRJ), Luciana Bezerra (Nós do Morro), David Meyer (Radiante Filmes), and Kate Lyra (LATC and Jury Coordinator).
About the Project:
“Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme” (“Making My First Film”) is an initiative of the ACRJ Cultural Council, developed with the collaboration of several institutional, strategic, and private partners and supporters, including: ABC Cursos de Cinema, LATC, Atrevida Filmes, VIVA Productions, Paula Tupinambá Advocacia, SICAV, and ALM Insurance.
About the Nós do Morro Group:
Founded in 1986, Nós do Morro is a non-profit cultural association whose mission is to provide access to art, education, and culture for residents of Vidigal of all ages. The project offers professional training for youth and adults in the community through theater and film initiatives and has launched renowned actors such as Babu Santana, Thiago Martins, and Roberta Rodrigues.
https://gruponosdomorro.com.br/
About ACRJ:
Founded in 1809, the Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association is one of the oldest civil representative entities in Brazil. It works to defend business interests and promote economic development in the state. Its historic headquarters are located at Rua Candelária, 9 – Downtown Rio.
https://acrj.org.br
About LATC:
Based in Rio de Janeiro and founded in 2008 by Steve Solot, the Latin American Training Center (LATC) is a training and consulting center dedicated to the audiovisual industry. The institution offers programs, publications, contests, workshops, and technical and creative seminars aimed at professional development and strengthening the sector.
https://latamtrainingcenter.com
