Jonas Serpa Souza
Directing
Biography
Jonas Serpa Souza (they) is a Brazilian filmmaker based in Chicago, IL. As a homosexual immigrant with a fascination for sexual and gender deviance, Jonas makes films that extrapolate the absurdity of our institutions - politics, religion, family - through sexuality. They are a current MFA graduate student in Film Directing at DePaul University, where they have previously received a BFA in Film and Television with a concentration in Directing.
Known For
In a time of political turmoil, a striking factory worker struggles to find sexual satisfaction. As unrest turns to violence, his desire takes him down an unexpected path.
Soldiers
An internet troll takes the culture’s nihilistic and ironic worldview to an extreme just to make content, then pays a price for it.
Seething Void
After life dealt her a bad hand, Carol spends her days in the last place she can find happiness: the video slots of her small-town pub. There's nothing more life can do for her, but that doesn't mean she can't do anything for herself.