Matinta Perera

Tells the story of Matinta Perera, a witch who demands offerings to the citizens of a small city in the North of Brazil.

Iara

In the heart of the forest, Pedro hears a beautiful chant and meets Iara, the Mother of the Waters.

Vão das Almas

A black family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci

Pedrinho goes hunting in Capoeirão dos Tucanos, the virgin forest of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, and meets the Saci, who tells him the secrets of the forest and several legends of Brazilian folklore. They work together to free Narizinho from a spell that Cuca put on her.

O Boto

The surprising story of the love between the pink river dolphin and the young daughter of a fisherman. On the banks of the Amazon rivers, tales are told of a mysterious young man who appears at night during festivities and dances to win the hearts of young women.

O Curupira

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador 2 - O Retorno

Guardião

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

Inácio Garapa, Um Matuto Sonhador

A Maldição da Burra

two boys discuss the existence of the demonic donkey, until she decides to appear in front of them to show that she really exists. one of Davi Gautto's home movies

Comitiva Esperança

Titan

A team of young doctors on a humanitarian mission through the Amazon rainforest come to realize that not everyone – or everything – is happy to see them. Their arrival draws the attention of an ancient predator, the “Boiúna”. This ancient killer, dominant on land and water, emerges to reclaim the jungle. The ensuing fight for survival blurs the roles of hunter, prey, and hero.

El milagro de Candeal

The story of the Candeal favela in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where musician Carlinhos Brown carries out social and cultural initiatives that protect and enrich the lives of its inhabitants every day.

Mestre Edison Carneiro

Video dedicated to the celebration of the centenary of Edison Carneiro’s birth, one of the great exponents of folklore studies in Brazil, whose contribution remains present to this day, forming important documentary collections and influencing the institution’s mission.

魑龙斩

In the late Tang Dynasty, General Qian Liu and his troops encounter a fearsome two-headed beast while battling river pirates. As the creature escapes to the Qiantang River, it unleashes destruction, threatening the lives of all in its path.

Pronto Para Assar

Santastrophe

Narrated in the style of the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” the ad takes the perspective of Santa Claus as he struggles to navigate a hotel on Christmas Eve – and then successfully delivers his presents to an Airbnb listing.

Cadeia Alimentar

In an apocalyptic reality, the film proposes a visual metaphor based on Nature's revenge

Altered Innocence Vol. 1

A vibrant anthology of LGBTQ+ short films and music videos that delve into the complexities of youth, identity, and desire. This diverse collection showcases a range of cinematic voices—both emerging and established—exploring the exhilaration, vulnerability, and confusion of coming-of-age through stories that celebrate queer love, self-discovery, and the breaking of societal boundaries. Blending narrative shorts, experimental visuals, and music-driven pieces, the anthology offers an evocative, multifaceted portrait of innocence transformed.