Pedro Henrique Chaves
Acting
Biography
Pedro Henrique Chaves is a writer and director from Brasilia, Brazil, with a degree in Audiovisual from the University of Brasília (UnB). His relationship with cinema began at an early age through acting and voice work, but it was in directing that he discovered his passion for storytelling. His work values collaboration as a creative tool, a process of exchange that gives rise to sensitive, character-driven narratives. His first short film, FOGUETE (Rocket), premiered at the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), presented by HBO, and was screened at festivals such as NewFilmmakers LA, in partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and FACIUNI, where it won Best Film. After being selected for the Thailand Short Film Competition, he directed a documentary in Thailand. Pedro has worked as an assistant director on the global campaign for the CHANEL Next Prize. He has collaborated with leading Brazilian filmmakers such as Laís Bodanzky, José Eduardo Belmonte, René Sampaio, and Mauro Lima.
Known For
Nando, a 12 year old boy, narrates the adventures of his father Antonio, during the 60s in Brazil, who leaves the inland of the state of Minas to go to Brasília, a recently inaugurated city, but still with construction works in progress.
The Other Side of Paradise
In the heart of the city, a toy attracts thousands of people and brings different generations together. The challenge of going up and down the rocket delights father and son who played in the same place and keep secrets never revealed. It takes courage.
Foguete
A story about 3 species in isolation.
The Human, the Cat, the Beetle
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Recôncavo
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