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-Paulo Gabriel (PG) is a multimedia director specializing in artistic, creative, and stage direction, with a current focus on audiovisual work as a director, creator, and producer. He graduated in Performing Arts from Globe-SP, Fátima Toledo, and the Stanislavsky Institute, studied screenwriting at b_arco, and honed his skills as a creator and showrunner at the Cinema Institute. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising from FAAP and a Cultural Management degree from PUC. Known for his provocative and creative vision, he often invites guest directors to broaden perspectives and enhance collaborative expression in filmmaking. In audiovisual media, he has co-directed three short films—Águas do Litígio, Minha Potira, and Caso Leonardo—all nominated for various awards at national and international festivals, with the latter two supported by the National Aldir Blanc Policy (PNAB). In feature films, he directed Visceral, A Filmic Theater, a theater-cinema hybrid in the style of Dogville, funded by PROAC 2022. As a creative economy leader, he founded Teatro NOVA CULTURAL, where he conceived, managed, and artistically directed the venue and its content, while also curating external projects; the space was twice listed among São Paulo’s best theaters by Revista SÃO PAULO (FolhaSP). In cultural events, he serves as Creative Director for Flamenco no Plural, Baile do Furdúncio, and MPB na Cena. He also directed the YouTube program Estreô for NovaCultural and the EAD course The Strategic Actor for Poiseis/Oficinas Culturais, supported by Proac 2021. Currently, in 2024, he is producing the feature film Fatalidade, starring Debora Duarte, Paloma Bernardi, Luiz Amorim, and a large cast, funded by the Paulo Gustavo Law (LPG). He is in pre-production for Corações Empoeirados, featuring Jackson Antunes, set for filming in 2024, and Cor de Sangue, with Antônio Pitanga, slated for 2025. Additionally, he is the Creative Director of Teatro Encantado, a performance group active in theater, happenings, and audiovisual projects. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Cinema and ABRA.

-Val Carbone (1968) is an Argentine multimedia artist who has lived in Argentina, Brazil, and Spain, enriching his career with a global perspective. He stands out as a musician, composer, entrepreneur, and filmmaker. He studied Film Direction and Production at LaFilms in São Paulo and has built a multifaceted career with a provocative and creative approach. In the audiovisual field, he has produced three short films and music videos, notably serving as co-director and general producer of the short film *Águas do Litígio*, scheduled for release in March 2025 and already generating anticipation. He also debuted as director and general producer of the feature film *Caso Leonardo*, a work that won awards at festivals and was recognized by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture in Brazil. As an independent music producer, he has six albums on the market: *Oro Negro 2008* (2015) by ON, *Bs As Tango Night* (2016) by David Antinolfi, *Arroz, Pescado y Vino* (2020) by Ohgblues, *El Mar de las Posibilidades* (2022), *Escenas del Viaje* (2023), and *Camino a Nunca Jamás* (2024), solidifying his artistic vision. Currently, he is preparing his solo album *Ciudad Karaoke*, a project that marks a milestone in his musical career, and is in full pre-production of a new film to be shot in Spain, reflecting his commitment to expressive diversity and creative collaboration through his international experiences.