Henrique Nuzzi
Ananda Scaravelli
About
Henrique Nuzzi is a director, screenwriter, and editor, co-owner of the film production company "Nuzzi Filmes" alongside his partner Ananda Scaravelli. He holds a degree in Film Direction from the International Academy of Cinema (AIC) and in Screenwriting from Roteiraria.
"Requesting Soul" was his professional debut as a screenwriter and director, a short horror film that immersively portrays the fragmented nightmares of a man in distress.
The film won national and international awards, helping Nuzzi gain recognition in both the Brazilian and international genre scenes. He directed the drama short film "Between Turbulent Waters," also internationally exhibited and awarded.
He directed, wrote, and completed the feature film "Dark Chants: Pietra's Heritage," released in 2024.
He participated in the anthology feature film "Strange Stories 2."
Currently, he is in pre-production for the web series "Dark Chants: The Curse of Safira" and the feature film "Discoterra," co-directed with Fernandes Salles.
Between dream and reality, just a camera is enough!
Ananda Scaravelli graduated in Theater from the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC).
Her experience spans from success as a supporting actress in the award-winning musical "No Pennies" in 2015, which won for Best Costume Design, Set Design, and Acting.
She has also played prominent roles in short films such as "Messier," showcased at the Flick4Chicks festival in Chicago, and "Requesting Soul," recognized in international festivals with awards like Best Experimental Film and Best Cinematography.
Additionally, she starred in and wrote the poignant "Between Turbulent Waters," which won awards in France and the United Kingdom, including Best Female Narrative.
She also starred in the short film "Beauty Suits You Well" at Cinefantasy 2022, leading to her role as protagonist and author of the feature film "Dark Chants" in 2024.
Ananda Scaravelli is currently a partner at Nuzzi Filmes and is involved in the pre-production of the web series "Dark Chants: The Curse of Safira" and "Discoterra," where she serves as a screenwriter, art director, and actress alongside directors Fernandes Salles and Henrique Nuzzi.
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