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Developments in Brazilian film and festival selections
Overview
Brazilian film productions continue to gain visibility through festival selections, technological innovation, and international competition eligibility. Feature film developments include the suspense film ‘Antártida’, directed by Bruno Safadi, and director Luiz Fernando Carvalho’s production of ‘Lost Objects’ (Objetos Perdidos).
Following a selection process that narrowed 15 entries down to six finalists, the Academia Brasileira de Cinema has officially selected ‘Feito Pipa’, directed by Allan Deberton, to represent Brazil in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars. Set in the sertão of Ceará, the film follows 11-year-old Gugu, played by Yuri Gomes, as he lives with his grandmother, Dilma (Teca Pereira). The narrative centers on Gugu’s attempt to hide his grandmother’s declining health—specifically signs of Alzheimer’s—to avoid being moved to live with his rigid father, Batista, played by Lázaro Ramos.
The screenplay was written by André Araújo and is inspired by the history of São Rafael, a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte. The production features several artists from the Vila das Artes in Fortaleza.
‘Feito Pipa’ enters the Oscar race with significant prior accolades, including the Crystal Bear and the Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, as well as four Kikitos at the Gramado Film Festival. As part of its promotional circuit, the film will hold a free screening at the Festival do Rio on October 6 at the Centro Cultural FGV. Following its Oscar selection, distributors plan to launch campaigns in Los Angeles and New York to engage members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ahead of its national theatrical release on November 5, 2026, actor Lázaro Ramos has announced a special premiere in Salvador on October 28.
Entities
Academia Brasileira de Cinema · Feito Pipa · Allan Deberton · Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences · Lázaro Ramos
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesFeito Pipa selected as Brazil's entry for the 2027 Oscars
Brazil has chosen the film ‘Feito Pipa’ to compete for the Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars, following its success at the Berlin and Gramado film festivals.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAndré Araújo joins Lab Novas Histórias after ‘Feito Pipa’ Oscar selection
Screenwriter André Araújo, behind Brazil's Oscar 2027 contender ‘Feito Pipa’, joins the 30th anniversary of Lab Novas Histórias as a consultant and selector for new script development projects.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesFeito Pipa selected to represent Brazil at the Oscars
The film ‘Feito Pipa’, directed by Allan Deberton, has been chosen to represent Brazil at the Oscars, featuring several artists and students from Fortaleza’s Vila das Artes.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesFeito Pipa selected to represent Brazil at the 2027 Oscars
The film ‘Feito Pipa’, written by UERN alumnus André Araújo, has been chosen to represent Brazil for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars.
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[CULTURE] 49 sourcesFeito Pipa selected to represent Brazil at the 2027 Oscars
The film ‘Feito Pipa’, directed by Allan Deberton, has been chosen to represent Brazil for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBrazil hosts major audiovisual industry events to boost film sector
Brazil expands its audiovisual sector through EXPOCINE 2026 in São Paulo and the Estuário Mercado de Cinema in Recife, focusing on talent development and connecting regional projects to global markets.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesVentre Studio partners with Hubert Bals Fund
Brazilian production company Ventre Studio has partnered with the Hubert Bals Fund to support independent film development and connect Brazilian filmmakers with the international market.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesHBF+Brazil opens applications to support 11 new Brazilian films
The HBF+Brazil initiative is accepting applications for its second edition, offering €10,000 each to 11 Brazilian fiction feature film projects in early development.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBrazilian films win awards at Cannes and Barcelona festivals
Brazilian films ‘Em Forma de Sonhos’ and ‘Mar de Mães’ have won multiple awards at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards and the Barcelona Indie Awards, respectively.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesBrazilian cinema sees new releases and Oscar 2027 contenders
The Brazilian film industry highlights include the announcement of 15 films competing for the 2027 Oscar nomination and new releases like “Minha Melhor Amiga” and Apple TV’s “Mayday.”
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[CULTURE] 10 sourcesBrazilian cinema: 15 films eligible for 2027 Oscar competition
The Academia Brasileira de Cinema has announced 15 films eligible for the 2027 Oscar for Best International Feature, including titles like “Malês,” “Nosso Segredo,” and “O Rei da Internet.”
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[CULTURE] 26 sourcesBrazil audiovisual sector announces new development funds and film festivals
Brazil's film industry is expanding through new development funds like HBF+Brazil, major festival announcements including Festival do Rio, and various regional audiovisual incentive programs.
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[CULTURE] 33 sourcesBrazil announces 15 films competing for 2027 Oscar slot
The Academia Brasileira de Cinema has announced 15 films competing to represent Brazil in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars, with a final choice expected in September.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBrazilian short films selected for national and international festivals
Brazilian short films ‘Sinzé’ and ‘Barulho’ are gaining traction at festivals, including the Canedo Fest and international screenings in Buenos Aires and São Paulo.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesBrazilian cinema highlights new film productions
New Brazilian film productions include the suspense thriller ‘Antártida’, set to open the Gramado Film Festival, and Luiz Fernando Carvalho’s dystopian fable ‘Lost Objects’ starring Maria Fernanda Cândido.
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