Inspiration • Humanization • Provocation
Grafo Audiovisual is a film production company that believes in the transformative power of cinema.
Founded in 2007, our mission is to promote culture and impact society through stories that inspire, move, and provoke reflection. We specialize in creating and producing audiovisual content that aims not only to entertain but also to connect people and ideas.
With a history marked by dedication to artistic quality and commitment to cultural diversity, Grafo has been recognized as one of the leading film producers in Brazil. Among our standout projects is Olhar de Cinema | Curitiba International Film Festival, one of the largest festivals of its kind in the country and Latin America, which has been bringing together filmmakers, critics, and audiences passionate about independent cinema since 2012.
Additionally, we organize Cinenaguá, a festival focused on cinema classics, held in the coastal region of Paraná, which started in 2023. Projects like these are of great cultural significance and stimulate relevant discussions about the audiovisual scene, including workshops, seminars, and training activities.
Grafo Audiovisual continues to evolve, exploring new technologies and formats to tell stories that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. Our productions have reached all 5 continents through over 400 festivals and 200 awards. They have also been sold to more than 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Check out some of our productions:
Private Desert (Audience Award at Giornate degli Autori Venice, Brazilian Oscar nominee), Rust (Sundance – USA, Best Film Gramado Festival), To My Beloved (7 awards at Brasília Festival, Silver Zenith in Montreal – Canada, San Sebastian – Spain), Jesus Kid (3 awards in Gramado), Circular (Rio Festival), C(Us)todians (UN Award at Dok Leipzig – Germany), Arid Zone (Special Mention at Dok Leipzig – Germany), Remains of a Man (Helena Ignez Award at Tiradentes Film Festival), The Whispers that Killed Me (Tiradentes Film Festival), The Woman Who Cries (Seattle Latino Film Festival, São Paulo Film Festival), Quadrangle (Cannes – France), The Parking Lot (Best Short Film Rio Festival), The Factory (Oscar shortlist, Special Mention Clermont-Ferrand – France), Only Yesterday (Clermont-Ferrand – France), Tarantula (Venice – Italy). We co-produced the Portugal-Brazil-Mozambique project Avó Dezenove e o Segredo do Soviético and the feature film Nunca Nada Aconteceu (Portugal-Belgium-Brazil). We also produced the children’s series Brazilian Literature Survival Manual and the series Us by Us. We are currently finishing the feature films New Eden and Horizon.
2007
Company foundation
In the beginning, Grafo had a different name. It was founded by film students who met at FAP – Faculdade de Artes do Paraná (Paraná College of Arts).
From the very start, our main goal was to have a production company focused on creating original content for short and feature films.
Film licensing across five continents
Our team
Meet the talents that make our productions happen
Antonio Gonçalves Junior
Executive Director / Creative Producer
Partner, creative producer, and executive and production director at Grafo. He is the artistic director of Olhar de Cinema and Cinenaguá. Antonio has worked in the film industry for over 20 years and holds degrees in Public Relations (UEL) and Film and Video (FAP), as well as a specialization in Communication and Culture (UTFPR).
Lorayne Mendes
Executive Director / Creative Producer
Partner, creative producer, and executive and commercial relations director at Grafo and Olhar de Cinema. She has worked for over 15 years as an entrepreneur, investor and manager. Lorayne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law (PUC-PR) and MBAs in Talent Management (UFPR) and Film Industry Management (FAAP).
Milena Fransolino
Creative and Experience Director
Creative director, branding, institutional communication, and experience at Olhar de Cinema, Cinenaguá,and MECI festivals. She holds a degree in Industrial Design with a specialization in Visual Programming (PUC-PR) and a degree in Visual Arts (UNESPAR), as well as a master’s degree in Arts (UNESPAR). Milena is currently pursuing a PhD in History at UFPR.
Fabiana Pimentel
Executive Producer
Fabiana Pimentel has been working in the audiovisual industry for 10 years, focusing on content production and the coordination of educational projects. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law, with experience in developing projects for incentive laws and cultural programs proposed by private initiatives.
Gabriel Borges
Cinenaguá Artistic Director / Olhar de Cinema Artistic Co-director
Gabriel Borges is a curator, editor and film director. He holds a Master’s degree in Cinema from Unespar and is currently the co-artistic director of Olhar de Cinema and the artistic director of Metrô – Brazilian University Film Festival. He is also one of the curators of Cineclube São Bernardo.
Mariana Benevides
Production / Audiovisual Relations
Mariana Benevides is a producer and communications professional, with a Master’s degree in Communication and Culture from the University of Porto, in Portugal. She is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and strategic relations for all Grafo Audiovisual projects, as well as for the festivals Olhar de Cinema and Cinenaguá.
Isabela Menezes
Content Creator
Isabela Menezes is a content creator with a postgraduate degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Lisbon and a degree in Documentary Film from Kino-DOC Lisbon. She is responsible for the creation, planning, and content strategy of Grafo and Olhar de Cinema channels. She also works on the development of communication materials and pitch decks for Grafo projects.
Leonardo Vieira Mendonça
Production Assistant Intern
Leonardo Vieira Mendonça is a film student at the State University of Paraná with a Technical degree in Business Administration from Senac São Paulo. He is also invested in acting, documentary directing and film critic.
Behind the scenes
