Kleber Mendonça Filho, Akinola Davies Jr. to Headline Major Film Talent Meeting in Recife

Projeto Paradiso's National Meeting is set to convene in Recife, Brazil, featuring acclaimed Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho and Nigerian-British filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. as keynote speakers. The event, hosted in a city gaining global cinematic recognition partly due to Mendonça Filho's "Retratos Fantasmas," aims to foster and support Brazilian audiovisual talent. Mendonça Filho, known for "Aquarius" and "Bacurau," brings his deep connection to Recife and his critical insights. Davies Jr., celebrated for his innovative short films, adds an international perspective. The meeting will serve as a crucial platform for networking, skill development, and knowledge exchange among filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals. By focusing on Recife, the initiative highlights the region's growing creative scene and seeks to catalyze further development in Brazil's diverse audiovisual landscape.