Co-production Day

France-Brazil Co-Production Meetings

Boosting the potential of Franco-Brazilian co-productions on the international market!

Event details

Key Dates: 20 May 2025 (9:30-13:30)

Access: Selected participants only

Main Venue: Producers Club (Lérins)

As part of the 2025 France-Brazil Season and in celebration of Brazil as our 2025 Country of Honor, we are collaborating with the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) to host the first-ever France-Brazil Co-Production Meetings on 20 May 2025 in Cannes.

This exclusive event will give 10 selected Brazilian producers the opportunity to attend a series of curated one-to-one meetings to showcase their company, track record and projects to a select group of French producers eager to collaborate with Brazil!

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2025 BRAZILIAN PRODUCERS

Fernanda Thurann

Brisa Filmes

Fernanda Thurann

Brisa Filmes

Brisa Filmes is an independent production company based in Rio de Janeiro with 14 years of experience in film and theater. It has produced acclaimed works such as Medusa (Directors’ Fortnight – Cannes), Cabrito (Sitges), and Rogéria – Senhor Astolfo Barroso Pinto (LABRFF). With expertise in filming, editing, and post-production, Brisa also stages diverse performances. Committed to Brazilian culture, it values creation of local artists while seeking impactful international collaborations.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

Quitness (Sossego) | Monique Sobral de Boutteville
Brisa Filmes | Encantados Produções Artísticas | Lira Filmes | SUBURB PRODUCTION

Ana, 35, is an actress and writer born in Marajó and living in Rio. Struggling with creative block, she returns to the island after her mother’s death to sell the house where she was born, the old Casa do Sossego. Surrounded by childhood memories, local legends, and ghostly encounters, Ana uncovers family secrets passed down through generations. As reality and fantasy blur, she reconnects with her creative voice by rediscovering her ancestral roots.

Match | Julie Ketlem
Brisa Filmes | Encantados Produções Artísticas

Fernanda leads what seems to be a quiet life until she meets Edgar, a lonely forensic pathologist searching for a fresh start. Their passion grows intense, but something begins to consume Edgar—inside and out. A strange wound spreads in his mouth as disturbing secrets surface. The promise of a family turns into a macabre game where love and horror intertwine, and Fernanda reveals herself to be far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

One Night and a Half (Uma noite e meia) | Marco Tand
Brisa Filmes

In Rio de Janeiro in 1989, after a near-death experience, Beto, a teenage nerd, tries to find out what his connection is to the police case of a dead file investigated by his father, while dealing with the consequences of his crush on Lana – the mysterious most popular girl in school – and the wrath of a bully who has fallen in love with her. At the school masquerade costume party, a bombastic revelation turns his night into a rollercoaster of emotions and sinister occurrences, involving him in the revenge of Luna, a gypsy, against her mafia assassins. Beto doesn’t even know she’s already dead.

Juliana Capelini

Conspiração

Camilo Cavalcanti

Clariô Filmes

Camilo Cavalcanti

Clariô Filmes

Clariô Filmes first feature film, Aquilo que Sobra, by Humberto Giancristofaro, premiered at CPH:DOX in 2018. Other notable projects include Em Busca de Anselmo, by Carlos Alberto Jr. on HBO Max; Belchior – Apenas um Coração Selvagem, by Natália Dias and Camilo Cavalcanti, nominated for two Grande Otelo Awards; COPAN, by Carine Wallauer, premiering at CPH:DOX in 2025; and Retrato de Classe, by Gregório Bacic and Thiago Iacocca, premiering at É Tudo Verdade Festival in 2025.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

The Devil Downstairs (O Demônio no Andar de Baixo) | Gabriela Amaral Almeida
Clariô Filmes | MVM Movimentos Culturais | O Par

Based on the play Room Nineteen by Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing, The Devil Downstairs tells the story of Susana, a beauty influencer who sees a great opportunity to expand her YouTube channel when her four-year-old twins, Benício and Nina, finally start school. But her perfect work-from-home mom life takes a turn for the worse when she starts being haunted by what she believes to be a demon.

One Two (Uma Duas) | Luis Felipe Reis
Conspiração

Maria Lúcia (70) is found severely injured in her apartment, with part of her leg eaten by her cat. Laura (35), her daughter, is accused of neglect and returns to care for her mother, rekindling painful memories. In her childhood, Maria Lúcia faced a controlling father, and Laura blames her mother for the scars on her body. Laura grapples with her conflicting feelings of love and hatred and must decide between keeping her mother alive or fulfilling her final wish — to let her die.

Nobody (Ninguém) | Marcela Jacobina
Clariô Filmes | MVM | O Par

Isolated above the chaotic and effervescent city of São Paulo, a nihilistic cam-girl who goes by the username @Nobody must face her real-life problems and sever ties with the fictitious character she portrays online. As she struggles to open up to her distant-yet-larger-than-life telenovela star mother, an unlikely bond with a new client reawakens her longing for human connection and intimacy.

Diogo Dahl

Coqueirão Pictures

Diogo Dahl

Coqueirão Pictures

Coqueirão is a Rio-based production specializing in international co-productions (Portugal, China, Luxembourg, Germany). Works: Cinema Novo (Best Doc, Cannes 2016), Mundo Novo (2 awards, Rio 2021), Leo’s Party (co-prod. Globo Filmes – 2 awards at the festival Festin 2024) and Disney+ series How to Be a Carioca (dir. Carlos Saldanha). Upcoming: docs 3 Ministers of Xangô (Globo/Janela do Mundo – Best Film Tiradentes 2025, Best Documentary Rio and SP 2024) and The Water Eyed Boy (IDFA 2024).

PRESENTED PROJECTS

Chocolate Theater (Teatro de Chocolate) | Aldri Anunciação
Coqueirão Pictures | Alief | Melanina Acentuada

De Chocolat, a charismatic artist from Bahia, revolutionizes Brazilian revue theater after meeting Josephine Baker in Paris, forming a troupe made up of only black people. When they are invited on an international tour of Latin America, they face resistance from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who wants to promote a whitened image of Brazil. In the midst of this racist conspiracy, De Chocolat and his troupe fight dramatic battles, defying prejudice and struggling to make their dreams come true.

Sup, Xmas! (Jaé, Natal!) | Camila Padilha & Roger Keesse
Coqueirão Pictures | Matte CG | Hype Animation Studio

On an island where every day is Carnaval (yes, with an “a”!), a mischievous girl rebels against the adults to celebrate a strange party she discovers while rummaging through her deceased mother’s belongings: Christmas!

Taylor Street (Rua Taylor) | Mauro Lima
Coqueirão Pictures

Studio in Taylor Street, Lapa. Osvaldina finds the body of her French boss and lover, Jacques de Bernonville, a Nazi military collaborator sentenced to death for war crimes. Her son is accused, arrested and confesses under torture. Unaware of the dead man’s identity, she fights to free him while her lawyer joins forces with a Lebanese detective. Together, they build a daring defense, suggesting it was the work of Mossad, like the operations that shook South America. The controversial thesis leads to the boy’s acquittal. (Based on a true story)

Ivan Carlos de Melo

Cup Filmes

Ivan Carlos de Melo

Cup Filmes

CUP FILMES is a São Paulo-based production company dedicated to arthouse films by emerging and established directors. The company produces documentaries, fiction, and animation by acclaimed Brazilian filmmakers such as Anna Muylaert, Marcelo Caetano and Cesar Cabral. In recent years, CUP has increasingly invested in international co-productions, with both majority and minority partnerships involving companies from France, Germany, Portugal, The Netherlands, Argentina, Mexico, and Uruguay.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

The River of Tears Flow in the Valley of Love (O Rio de Lágrimas Corre No Vale Do Amor) | Ulisses Arthur
CUP FILMES | Rio Vermelho

The River of Tears Flow in the Valley of Love follows three teenagers from a small town in the Brazilian Northeast, on the verge of finishing high school. Between burning love, heartbreak, and the strict discipline of the marching band, the film captures the fragile moment when life seems to begin – yet the world already demands certainty. Antoniel seeks secret meetings in the school bathroom, Sâmara and Liziane duel for the title of Queen of the band while adult life invades the school gates.

The March of the Sun Flowers (A Marcha Dos Girassóis) | Erick Ricco
CUP FILMES | Coala Filmes | Tubz

In Brazil’s backlands, 9 years old Marialice lives on a modest farm. When the local Caudillo’s henchmen seize her family’s harvest, they are forced to eat their rooster. Without its crow, the sun refuses to rise, plunging the land into eternal night. Facing her fear of the dark, Marialice embarks on a journey with a tiny chick to awaken the sun, encountering surreal dangers and remnants of rural life transformed by darkness. A poetic stop-motion family tale of resilience, hope, and finding light in the deepest shadows.

Brasa! (Braza!) | Marcelo Caetano
CUP FILMES | Still Moving

Brazilian colony, 1750. As preparations for a popular festivity unfold, the bishop arrives in Vila Rica to persecute those accused of crimes against the Church. Sodomites, Jews, and witches must defend themselves to escape the flames. A priest stands up to the Church, while trying to escape accusations of his own forbidden desires.

Antonio Gonçalves Jr

Grafo Audiovisual

Rafaella Costa

Manjericão Filmes

Rafaella Costa

Manjericão Filmes

Manjericão Filmes is a Brazilian production company focused on films with strong authorship, diverse representation, international scope, and commercial appeal. Its portfolio includes Levante (Power Alley) (2023), by Lillah Halla, which premiered at Cannes Critics’ Week and won the FIPRESCI Prize, and My Name is Bagdad (2020), by Caru Alves de Souza, winner of the Grand Prix of the International Jury at the Berlinale’s Generation 14plus section.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

Let It Roll (Bocha) | Caru Alves de Souza (director) & Josefina Trotta (screenwriter)
Manjericão Filmes

ÁUREA (45), a jobless widow, YUN (21), a Korean immigrant, and BRUNA (32), a precariously employed lesbian, initially see bocce as a casual distraction while trying to survive Brazil’s biggest employment crisis of all time. After the leaders of the bocce club unexpectedly sign the trio up for a championship in Italy, they find motivation to overcome their personal problems.

Golden Balls (Colhões de Ouro) | Lillah Halla & María Elena Móran
Manjericão Filmes | Cimarrón Cine

Krista Bomba (82), a radical feminist who was forcibly retired, leaves prison and discovers that her son Otto (55) is now Florian, a member of the Golden Balls, a masculinist sect. Disguised as Kristo, she infiltrates the prison to rescue him. With the Camaradas gang, she incites a revolution. Otto is expelled for rebelling, and together they escape with Ferdinando. Captured, they are saved by the Camaradas. The Balls fall, and a new circus is born, where Otto shines and Krista rediscovers her role as a mother.

The Sentimental Cowboy (O Vaqueiro Sentimental) | Izabel Jaguaribe
Manjericão Filmes | Jaguar Produções Artísticas

A couple of former Brazilian cinema stars agrees to host two young influencers at their isolated home to help them recreate their iconic roles in a remake. But what should have been a weekend of collaboration quickly turns into a chaos of generational tensions, dark secrets, and an unexpected intertwining of fiction and reality.

Gustavo Gontijo

O2 Filmes

Gustavo Gontijo

O2 Filmes

Founded in 1991 by Fernando Meirelles, Paulo Morelli, and Andrea Barata Ribeiro, O2 Filmes is one of Brazil’s most important production companies, developing independent projects and partnerships with major international studios. With over 20 feature films like City of God, Blindness, and Marighella, it also excels in TV and streaming, producing acclaimed series such as Brotherhood, Cangaço Novo, and City of God – The Fight Goes On. Upcoming releases include Raul Seixas, Animal Race and Pssica.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

The Wizard of Sounds (Sinhô Bruxo) | Joaquim Castro (director & writer), Quico Meirelles (director), Fernando Bonassi (writer)
O2 Filmes | Opy Filmes

One of Brazil’s greatest artists, Hermeto Pascoal, an albino born in the Northeast, overcame prejudice to push the boundaries between popular and classical music. The film shifts between Hermeto’s youth and adult life, highlighting his radical creativity, deep connection with nature, and unique musical language. Facing adversity, including albinism and poverty, Hermeto transformed challenges into creative fuel, ultimately becoming an acclaimed musical genius who redefined the sonic landscape.

Elza | Elena Soarez & Vivi Pistache
O2 Filmes

The movie tells the story of Elza Soares, a groundbreaking black Brazilian singer who rose from extreme poverty to global acclaim. Battling racism, abuse, and personal loss—including giving a child up for adoption—she reinvented herself through samba, jazz, and later hip hop. Her powerful voice and fearless spirit made her a symbol of resilience. More than a music icon, Elza was a force of nature who turned pain into art.

Motoboys (Motoboys do Sertão) | Gustavo Milan (director) & Guilherme Quintella (screenwriter)
O2 Filmes

Two motorcycle delivery riders from São Paulo set off on a daring journey to join one of the toughest motorbike races in the world — riding nothing but their beat-up delivery bikes. What begins as an impulsive escape turns into a deep test of friendship, pride, and perseverance. Against the odds and the harsh terrain, they race not just for glory, but for redemption and the respect of their community.

Adrien Muselet

Paris Entretenimento

Adrien Muselet

Paris Entretenimento

Paris Entretenimento established itself as an independent production company in 2015 with its debut film, Carrossel – O Filme. Since then, our films have collectively sold more than 20 million admissions in theaters. With over 20 feature films released in theaters, Paris Entretenimento has emerged as one of Brazil’s foremost production companies. Our portfolio features high-quality productions from varying genres – from kids & family films and comedies to award-winning dramas.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

Triggers (Gatilhos) | Afonso Poyart (director), André Catarinacho (writer) & Luca Paiva Mello (writer)
Paris Entretenimento

Four stories capture the emotional tension of people who suddenly find themselves in possession of a gun: Glauco and Marta (30) plan the heist of their lives, but their relationship issues jeopardize everything. When Zelda (70) is snubbed by her favorite TV host, she comes up with a deranged plan for revenge. In a film set, a prop gun is accidentally swapped for a real one, putting everyone at risk. After Guga (12) learns his crush has a boyfriend, he confronts his rival with deadly results.

Next Station (Próxima Estação) | André Catarinacho & Bruna Skrzypek (writers)
Paris Entretenimento

Aline is the sole witness to a murder in the São Paulo subway. When she discovers that the homicide is being treated as a suicide, she becomes obsessed with investigating the death she witnessed and becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving a major construction company.

Bahamas Club | Afonso Poyart (director) & Marcos Bernstein, Marc Bechar, Marcio Wilson (writers)
Paris Entretenimento

São Paulo, 1970. Oscar Maroni, an ambitious entrepreneur, sees an opportunity in the adult entertainment market and creates the Bahamas Club —a luxurious complex where Maroni profits from tickets, drinks and lodging, without taking earnings from the workers. This legal loophole allows his business to maintain a facade of legitimacy, even though brothels are illegal in Brazil. As Maroni’s empire expands, it catches the attention of the media, becoming a subject of fascination and controversy.

Dora Amorim

Zebra Filmes

Dora Amorim

Zebra Filmes

Zebra Filmes is an independent production company founded in 2024 by Dora Amorim and Júlia Machado, two key figures in the audiovisual scene of Pernambuco, Brazil. Together, they have produced eight feature films and over fifteen short films, building extensive experience across the independent film market and original productions for platforms such as Netflix, Galeria, and Globoplay.

PRESENTED PROJECTS

Don’t Be a Stranger (Não se perca de mim) | Fellipe Fernandes
Zebra Filmes

A non-binary nurse searches for their ex-boyfriend, fearing he may have fallen victim to a series of murders that’s haunting the queer community of a Brazilian coastal city. Facing the shadow of death, they explore the boundaries between fear and desire in sexual encounters with strangers. But to quiet the challenging quest for fulfillment, they must accept the inner tension of their own duality — and resist the danger of becoming a stranger to themselves.

Vestiges (Vestígios) | Milena Times
Zebra Filmes | Espreita Filmes | Enquadramento

After years living abroad, Malu (38) returns to Recife for her grandmother’s funeral, while keeping her recent divorce a secret. Torn between the need to hold on to her roots and the urge to run away from this context of grief and loss, she decides to take her grandmother’s place on a senior travel tour that had been planned before her death. What initially seemed like an escape turns into a farewell ritual — and a chance to discover new ways of facing life and the future.

The Constellation (A constelação) | Nathalia Tereza
Zebra Filmes | Diadorim Filmes

Kauã, a young sanitary agent from the Zoonoses Center, is called to address a peculiar occurrence: a family has reported the unsettling presence of bats occupying the ceiling of their home. What initially seemed like a routine visit for Kauã quickly transforms into a moment of surprising revelations. Upon entering the affected home, he not only faces the challenge of handling the bat situation but also recognizes in Reinaldo, the patriarch of the family, his possible biological father. This unexpected meeting, which includes Bete, an eccentric philosopher, and two children who may potentially be his siblings, leads Kauã down a path full of questions. He not only confronts the mysteries surrounding his paternity but also becomes involved in the complexities of the family relationships that unfold.

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CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée)