Adriana de Faria
Directing
Biography
Born in northern Brazil, she grew up in the vibrant culture of Pará. A screenwriter since 2015, she writes stories from her territory to the world. Her main interests lie in women's narratives and social dramas with a touch of fantasy. She has worked in creative teams and as a co-writer with other screenwriters. Since 2019, she has been directing and producing her own original works, and in 2025 she founded Água de Rio, an independent production company based in Belém. Her major works include the short films Boiuna (Gramado Film Festival, 2025), Cabana (Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, 2023), and Ari y Yo (Brasília Film Festival, 2019). She writes for television, including the series Sabores da Floresta (Globoplay, 2025) and Pelos Rios da Amazônia (TV Cultura of São Paulo, 2026). Additionally, she provides services in training, grant proposal formatting, curation, consulting, jury duties, and institutional scripts for advertising.
Known For
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Vida a Flux
Benedito wakes up for another day of work as a motorcycle courier. Cradled by Raidol's Mandinga and guided by his Orishas, he receives mysterious deliveries to leave them at a final destination but the paths that open up go far beyond his everyday reality.
Mandinga
Rival brothers, both on and off the field, must unite after their mother falls ill. Amidst football, secrets, and old grudges, living together forces them to confront toxic family patterns.
Teste para Cardíaco
An aspiring filmmaker decides to study documentary filmmaking in Cuba, without knowing how to speak Spanish. During the course, she meets Ari, a nine-year-old girl who teaches her new words. Together, they discover a connection that goes beyond language.
Ari y Yo
In the middle of the Amazon rainforest, a woman from the Cabana revolution receives an unwanted visitor.
Cabana
When mother and daughter return to an island in Pará, mysterious energies begin to haunt them. The two will need the strength of a giant to move forward.