I am an experienced journalist, published writer and screenwriter seeking to make an impact in the world with my creative skills. At this current time, I am studying a Master’s in Screenwriting at Met Film School with ‘Voice that Matter – Women in the Screen Industries’ scholarship. I am also an entrepreneur and a natural leader who independently owned and ran a PR agency for 21 years, in Brazil. I am highly passionate and fascinated by the film industry - my new challenge! As such, I am eager to begin forging a career in this industry and believe I have the necessary experience and a transferable skill-set to make this transition, as well as work in a variety of roles or in different sectors of the industry. I am open to working in any entry-level positions to start my career in the film industry. I am adaptable, organized and capable of managing multiple projects at the same time. I appreciate enthusiasm, creativity and innovation.
Projects
- "Beware! Your Prince may be a Cinderella "The book "Beware! Your Prince may be a Cinderella - practical guide to identify any gay in the closet" (Ed Record, 2010), that in free translation, was a bestseller in Brazil, in 2010, when it was released. The book treats in a tragic-comical way the prejudice that still exists in modern societies which makes many gays still remain in the closet and make not only their lives but many others unhappy. A Spanish edition was launched next. Adaptations were also made to the theater and film - the la
Work history
Owner and CEOPrima Press
- BrazilFull Time
Founding Partner/Head Prima Press Assessoria em Comunicação (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 1998 – 2019
• Managed and consulted for approximately 300 customers in different areas of the economy: shopping centers; retail; education; culture; gastronomy; large companies; trade unions and trade associations;
• Cultivated and consolidated a relationship with high-end of the Brazilian media for my network of clients;
• Developed comprehensive strategies for Integrated Communication, Media Training and Crisis Committees and successfully resolved crisis scenarios for numerous clients.
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international correspondantJornal do Brasil
- Paris, FranceFull Time
International Correspondent Jornal do Brasil (Paris, France) 1995–1998
• Chief writer for a bi-weekly column regarding Paris for Tourism supplement and articles;
• Responsible for all coverage in France and subsequently other neighbouring countries.
Special Reporter Jornal do Brasil (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 1991–1995
• Covered Local Affairs;
• Received an award, Castelo Branco Award of Journalism (1995), for uncovering a kidnapping;
• Participated in and led large coverage reporting teams.
Reporter O Dia (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 1989–1991
• Covered the Culture supplement and local affairs.
Reporter Jornal do Brasil (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 1984–1986
• Worked as a lifestyle reporter for the Sunday supplement;
• Provided local coverage of all events in the city, from police facts, public administration, political and economic coverage.
Education
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MA in ScreenwritingMet Film School
London, United Kingdom
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MBA in MarketingFGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Awards
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Voices that Matter - women in the screen industries scholarshipMet Film School