Sofia's Original State

In the late 1940's, a scientist ahead of his time invents a revolutionary machine. But the sorrow caused by past traumas can end up subverting the purpose of his own creation.

  • Carol Fernandes
    Director
  • Nina Coimbra
    Director
  • Luis Mesquita
    Writer
  • Karen Burd
    Producer
  • Daniel Favaro
    Producer
  • João Buk
    Producer
  • Ana Paula Lopez
    Key Cast
    "Lúcia"
  • Nayara Castro
    Key Cast
    "Sofia "
  • Fernando Chapaval
    Key Cast
    "Afonso"
  • Pedro Abranches
    Key Cast
    "Edgard"
  • Serginho Clemente
    Key Cast
    "Assis"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    O Estado Original de Sofia
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 29, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:09
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Carol Fernandes, Nina Coimbra

Carol Fernandes and Nina Coimbra both graduated in advertising (but in different years and schools) and both have worked in TVC productions since then. Nina as a D.A and director and Carol as a A.D - combining forces for Sofia's Original State. They are currently working on new personal projects - writing and directing.

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Director Statement

This story was exclusively written to take place at an old pub, hidden at Pacaembu Avenue in São Paulo (Brazil). What story could possibly be told in that space? In little time the location would be destroyed so we decided to eternalize it through a film. As we had no time to properly finance the film, we counted on industry partners, friends and family. And it all happened in one month - from writing, financing, producing and shooting. All in parallel more or so :) And it was magical! We gathered strength we did not know we had.