Asphalt Surfer

Surfista do Asfalto is the debut music video by Brasilia artist CAPELLI, directed by the yung director and screenwriter Fred Fernandes. With a unique fusion of surf rock and skate rock, the video tells the story of a bored young man who decides to create a wave for his friends to surf in a city without beaches. Committed to a wild plan, he overcomes all obstacles to bring his idea to life. When he finally succeeds, he gathers his friends in a skatepark and celebrates the victory with an unforgettable show.

  • Fred Fernandes
    Director
  • Fred Fernandes
    Writer
  • João Barroso
    Director of Photography
  • amora selvagem filmes
    Producer
  • mulletz
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital and VHS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Fred Fernandes

Fred Fernandes is a filmmaker and producer from Brasília who works with cinema, advertising, and video art. He specializes in film editing and graduated from the Brasília School of Audiovisual OZI in 2010. He is an expert in trailer editing for feature films, documentaries, and shorts. With over 13 years in the market, he has participated in international festivals such as the Festival del Cine/Havana - CUBA 2020 and the New York Cinema Festival - USA 2021 with the feature film "The Cistern" as the editor, and was the finishing producer of the documentary "Utopia Distopia" by filmmaker Jorge Bodanzky, which won a special jury prize at the 53rd Brasília Film Festival. He is currently a co-producer at Plano Piloto Filmes and the creative director of Amora Selvagem Filmes. Actively involved in the cultural scene, he is also a curator and audiovisual producer for the Picnik Festival and Infinu creative community.

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Director Statement

The asphalt surfer music video arose from the desire to create and make a dream come true.