Maria Luiza Staut
Directing
Biography
Director, screenwriter, animator, film curator, and Brazilian researcher, with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts MA in Film and Audiovisual Studies. She researches horror films directed by women in Brazil and primarily works in the fields of horror and animation, creating original and experimental projects related to the genre in the Latin American context. She directed the independent animated short films "Cuidado com a Cuca" (2020) and "Paty" (2026). Since 2024 she has been part of the curatorial and programming team of Djanho! – Curitiba International Fantastic Film Festival.
Known For
During a night commute home, a woman finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation at a bus stop. The apparent dead end catches the attention of a mysterious clown, who decides to intervene in her own way.
Paty
During a rainy day, inside a cavern in the middle of the woods, the Boogeyman prepares a potion, but finds out an ingredient missing.
Cuidado com a Cuca
The documentary FROM WHISPERS TO THUNDERS! addresses the current scenario of female representation in horror films, analyzing its evolution and the main problems that still exist.