Academia Internacional de Cinema

"Granddaughters of Witches"? A discussion about the reality of the modern woman. Featuring anthropologist Carla Cristina Garcia and artist MC Tha.

What happens after THE END? The fable of Isabela, a phantasmagorical journey of a girl searching for her true self.

neo noir brazilian short

A cockroach's infestation triggers a rift in the relationship between Ingrid and her fiancé. Haunted by terrifying hallucinations, Ingrid spirals into doubt and finds it difficult to distinguish what is real and what is not.

A KISS FOR GABRIELA tells the story of a remarkable woman named Gabriela Leite. An activist for sex workers’ rights for over 30 years, Gabriela was the first sex worker to run for Brazilian Congress. The documentary presents an intimate portrait of her 2010 campaign when she faced 822 opponents and challenged a male dominated political system. Combining an observational style with unrestricted access, it explores what it means to be a prostitute, to be a wife, and most importantly, what it means for a woman representing one of the most stigmatized populations in the world to run for office. Gabriela’s charisma and amazing history of activism engages audiences and encourages them to reflect critically on laws and policies that restrict the rights and possibilities of women like Gabriela globally. For women like Gabriela who make history and challenge stereotypes with their campaigns, it is not whether they win or lose, or even how they play. It’s that they’re in the game at all.

Léo finds out that his father, who left him eight years before, is weak and wants to see him.

"Arthur e o Infinito - Um Olhar Sobre o Autismo" (Arthur and the Infinite - A Look Into Autism) is a Brazilian film that tells the story of a six-years-old boy that is diagnosed as autistic. As the family reacts to the circumstances, Arthur's mother seeks ways to better understand his life.

Roberto works hard in his bicycle shop, looks after his family and pays his taxes. One day, after many years of fixing other peoples bikes and filling in tax returns he realizes he is penniless. Like a good citizen, he decides to file for bankruptcy and while waiting in line at the tax office, he is approached by Nancy, a corrupt fiscal lawyer in search of new people to extort. She gives him her business card and the impression that her firm will help him with his dilemma and save his store from insolvency.

During 2018's presidential election in Brazil, a young woman expects her mother for dinner. But a homophobic social media post makes her rethink this mother-daughter relationship.

Helena faces a Dream Guardian, while looking for her lost dream. A test screen for an upcoming short film by Gabriel Vidal that becomes a short story itself.

After his mother’s passing, Tomas’ life turned black and white. Days change when he meets Gabriel, a photographer with a red jacket who helps him see other colors.

MATA, inspired by the folk legend of Iara, with a naturalistic photograph and experimental edition.

In a world where keeping spirits on our plan is illegal, Caio tries to hide from his neighbors that he is keeping his dead brother here. Through games of chess and hiding the truth, he begins to question whether what he is doing is for his brother or for himself.

The film follows a few days in the life of a young actress who has lost her sight, but who tries to be independent, also addressing the tension and trust between the protagonist and a student hired to help her.

The short "Paginas Da Loucura", is a psychological horror made by the students of the Academia Internacional de Cinema in São Paulo. The script freely inspired by the short story “A função da Leitura I” by Eduardo Galeano, and tells the story of a young adult Lucia and her elderly uncle Eustácio, that keeps his sick wife suspiciously locked in a room. Her life will change forever when she finds a mysterious old book of evil.

Short film produced by students of the Academia Internacional de Cinema SP, in the first semester of the Filmworks course.

A couple of rural workers receives a box with 3 magic eggs from a mysterious wanderer. Each egg grants a wish triggering a sequence of great misfortune.