From Variety · Rafa Sales Ross · · 1m 20s
Screen Brasil Backs Oscar Hopeful and Gramado Winner
Screen Brasil funds international releases for Brazil's Oscar hopeful 'Gugu's World' and Gramado winner 'Our Secret'.
In brief
Screen Brasil funds international releases for Brazil's Oscar hopeful 'Gugu's World' and Gramado winner 'Our Secret'. Screen Brasil provides $15,000 each for international distribution of Brazilian films 'Gugu's World' and 'Our Secret' to boost global cinema presence. Originally reported by Variety.
Screen Brasil selects films
Screen Brasil, a program from Embratur and Projeto Paradiso, chose two Brazilian films for international distribution support.
Gugu's World selected
Allan Deberton's 'Gugu's World' will receive $15,000 for release in Spain with M-Appeal handling international sales.
Our Secret selected
Grace Passô's 'Our Secret' will get $15,000 for U.S. and Canadian distribution with The Open Reel handling international sales.
Festival success
Both films premiered at Berlinale and 'Gugu's World' is Brazil's entry for Best International Feature at the 2027 Academy Awards.
Gramado win
Grace Passô's 'Our Secret' won the Kikito Award for Best Film at the Gramado Film Festival.
Funding details
Each film receives $15,000 to cover subtitling, marketing, publicity and audience-building initiatives in selected territories.
Program goals
Screen Brasil aims to strengthen global circulation of Brazilian cinema and showcase cultural diversity to international audiences.
Next steps
Screen Brasil will open a second round of applications for its expanded sophomore edition in the first half of 2027.
What matters most
Screen Brasil provides $15,000 each for international distribution of Brazilian films 'Gugu's World' and 'Our Secret' to boost global cinema presence.
