Jailers

Runtime: 94'

Expected release: October 2025

Production stage: Post-production

Budget: €417,493.50 (85% in place)

1st feature: No

Looking for: Strengthen the film's presence in the international market, secure a deal with a sales agent, ensure distribution across multiple territories, explore its potential on VOD platforms and facilitate premieres at festivals

Synopsis:

Ana Paula (42) and Mariana (25) are prison officers working in facilities far from their roots. While Mariana seeks professional advancement, Ana Paula longs to return to São Paulo. On Christmas, both face dilemmas about their future and sense of belonging, forcing them to reevaluate their paths and choices.

Director’s Profile:

Julia Hannud is an auteur documentary director and the founder of UMA FILMES. She directed the short film “Amor, Só de Mãe” (2018), which was shortlisted for the Student BAFTA, and the feature film “Saudade Mundão” (2020), which premiered at FESTin Lisbon and explores the lives of women in prison. The film is available on digital platforms. She also directed the short film “Bacuranao,” produced during her master’s in documentary filmmaking at EICTV in Cuba, and is currently in the final stages of post-production. She is in the final stages of post-production for her upcoming feature film, “Carceiras.” The film has participated in various labs, including Campus Latino at the Goethe Institut (Mexico, Chile, Colombia), Nuevas Miradas (Cuba), SANFIC in Chile, and FULGOR LAB in Spain. Julia holds a master’s degree in creative documentary filmmaking from Pompeu Fabra University in Spain.

Producer’s Profile:

Sabrina Zimmermann is a creative producer with experience in audiovisual projects in Brazil and Spain. She has produced award-winning short films, such as “El Hacedor de Muebles” (2019), shown at the Locarno; “En la Boca de la Mina” (2019), winner of the GZ Award at CORTOCIRCUITO; and “A Comuñón de Mi Prima Andrea” (2021), awarded at the 52nd Visions du Réel, shortlisted for the Goya Awards, and nominated for the Mestre Mateo awards. She is a partner at Filmes de Pedra, an independent production company based in Galicia. In Brazil, she is a partner at Zimmermann Filmes. Sabrina produced her first feature film, “Queremo Róque!” (2021), a milestone for Chapecó, which was shown at In-Edit Brasil. She is currently in post-production on “Carcereiras,” directed by Julia Hannud. She is also developing “Cortejo dos Mortos” by Dario Aldana. Sabrina holds a degree in Production from EICTV – Cuba.