Origin Story (2026)
Sofia (Valentina Herszage), a 20-year-old Brazilian actress, arrives at a casting audition for an American film that quickly departs from the familiar. ORIGIN STORY explores identity, performance, and the enduring influence of the American gaze upon Latin American culture.
Director: Marcela Jacobina
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Valentina Herszage as Sofia |
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Matheus Bastos as Director (voice) |
| Directing | Marcela Jacobina | Director |
| Writing | Marcela Jacobina | Writer |
| Production | Marcela Jacobina | Producer |
| Camera | João Atala | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Diego Quinderé de Carvalho | Editor |
| Sound | Bernardo Adeodato | Sound Editor |
| Production | May Pereira | Executive Producer |