GUI ARAPONGA

Wrote and directed a 24-minute dramatic short film starring José de Abreu, Bernardo Filaretti, Luiza Filaretti and Eda Costa. Developed an intimate, character-driven screenplay about caregiving, emotional distance and reconciliation. Defined a black-and-white, 4:3 visual language and directed restrained performances grounded in behavior, silence and subtext. Coordinated cinematic and editorial choices across photography, production design, sound and editing. Supported through Brazil’s cultural incentive law and sponsorship.

Led creative development of approximately 30 minutes of generative-AI-assisted cinematic material for a feature-length documentary about Brazilian filmmaker and actor Carlo Mossy. Wrote and iteratively refined detailed prompts covering period architecture, wardrobe, environments, framing, lighting, camera perspectives and atmosphere. Developed historical reconstructions including 1970s Copacabana and historic Rio de Janeiro cinema settings. Reviewed outputs for artifacts, inconsistent visual details, period inaccuracies and departures from intended narrative tone, and organized generated sequences for integration with archival material and documentary editing.

Collaborated on documentary productions contributing to documentary writing, assistant direction, narrative organization, research and creative production planning. Analyzed interviews and factual source materials to identify narrative through-lines, compelling characters and editorial priorities. Worked with directors, researchers, production teams and editors to shape coherent nonfiction storytelling across selected projects such as Ser Feliz por Nenhum Motivo, O Mundo num Grão de Areia, A Dança do Universo, Cenas Abertas and Fora do Roteiro.