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Chasing a Dream

Chasing a Dream portrays the journey of artists who left their hometowns to pursue an artistic career in Rio de Janeiro. Through interviews with professionals from the entertainment industry, the documentary reveals the achievements, struggles, and lessons of those who risked everything for an ideal. Inspiring and real, it is a film about courage, hope, and that rekindles the flame that drives every artist toward their dream.

  • Igor Moreira
    Director
    Eulália, 2023
  • Igor Moreira
    Writer
    Eulália, 2023
  • Jéssica Passos
    Producer
    Eulália, 2023
  • Bia Oliveira
    Key Cast
  • Regiana Antonini
    Key Cast
  • Frank Baisch
    Key Cast
  • Leandro Alencar
    Key Cast
  • Fernando Sampaio
    Key Cast
  • Rosa Fernandes
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Por um Sonho
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    46 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 22, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 BRL
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Full HD
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • LABRFF Orlando 2025
    Orlando
    United States
    October 25, 2025
    North America Premiere
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Gypsy Films
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Igor Moreira

Igor Moreira is a director, producer, and acting coach, founder of Gypsy Films. His feature film Eulália was licensed by Amazon Prime Video and earned international recognition, winning Best Director in New York and Cannes, Best International Film in Berlin, and Best Screenplay in Brazil. He worked on Globo’s soap opera Família é Tudo, created the musical web series Love Rock & Blues, and the comedy Random Addicts. In 2025, he is releasing the documentary Chasing a Dream, which portrays the journey of actors who left their hometowns to pursue success in Rio de Janeiro. Known for rapidly spotting performance gaps, Igor is recognized for fast-tracking actors’ artistic growth.

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Director Statement

I have always believed that art is born from courage — the courage to leave behind what is safe and familiar in pursuit of a dream that often feels impossible. Chasing a Dream was born from this conviction.

In Rio de Janeiro, I encountered many actors who carried not only their suitcases, but also the weight of distance, sacrifice, and hope. Their journeys moved me deeply. I saw in them the reflection of my own path — the risks, the uncertainty, but also the fire that keeps us alive as artists.

This documentary is not just about six individuals; it is about all of us who dare to challenge fate and follow an inner calling. By telling their stories, I wanted to capture both the fragility and the strength of those who choose art as a way of life.

My intention with this film is to inspire — to remind every artist that while the road may be filled with obstacles, it is also filled with beauty, resilience, and transformation. Above all, Chasing a Dream is a love letter to those who still believe that dreams are worth the risk.

Igor Moreira.