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I am an experienced journalist, screenwriter, and director with a strong background in TV journalism and documentary filmmaking. Passionate about storytelling, I specialize in writing, producing, and directing impactful content for major Brazilian networks and independent productions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my work including an International Emmy Award Semifinalist spot, Cannes selection, and awards from the Gramado Cine Video Festival. My projects range from historical docudramas and feature documentaries to fiction shorts, reflecting my dedication to cultural narratives and social themes. I enjoy crafting stories that highlight diverse perspectives, blending thorough research with creative direction to bring compelling stories to screens worldwide.…I am an experienced journalist, screenwriter, and director with a strong background in TV journalism and documentary filmmaking. Passionate about storytelling, I specialize in writing, producing, and directing impactful content for major Brazilian networks and independent productions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my work including an International Emmy Award Semifinalist spot, Cannes selection, and awards from the Gramado Cine Video Festival. My projects range from historical docudramas and feature documentaries to fiction shorts, reflecting my dedication to cultural narratives and social themes. I enjoy crafting stories that highlight diverse perspectives, blending thorough research with creative direction to bring compelling stories to screens worldwide.

Isabela Hoffmann

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I am an experienced journalist, screenwriter, and director with a strong background in TV journalism and documentary filmmaking. Passionate about storytelling, I specialize in writing, producing, and directing impactful content for major Brazilian networks and independent productions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my work including an International Emmy Award Semifinalist spot, Cannes selection, and awards from the Gramado Cine Video Festival. My projects range from historical docudramas and feature documentaries to fiction shorts, reflecting my dedication to cultural narratives and social themes. I enjoy crafting stories that highlight diverse perspectives, blending thorough research with creative direction to bring compelling stories to screens worldwide.…I am an experienced journalist, screenwriter, and director with a strong background in TV journalism and documentary filmmaking. Passionate about storytelling, I specialize in writing, producing, and directing impactful content for major Brazilian networks and independent productions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my work including an International Emmy Award Semifinalist spot, Cannes selection, and awards from the Gramado Cine Video Festival. My projects range from historical docudramas and feature documentaries to fiction shorts, reflecting my dedication to cultural narratives and social themes. I enjoy crafting stories that highlight diverse perspectives, blending thorough research with creative direction to bring compelling stories to screens worldwide.

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I am an experienced journalist, screenwriter, and director with a strong background in TV journalism and documentary filmmaking. Passionate about storytelling, I specialize in writing, producing, and directing impactful content for major Brazilian networks and independent productions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my work including an International Emmy Award Semifinalist spot, Cannes selection, and awards from the Gramado Cine Video Festival.

My projects range from historical docudramas and feature documentaries to fiction shorts, reflecting my dedication to cultural narratives and social themes. I enjoy crafting stories that highlight diverse perspectives, blending thorough research with creative direction to bring compelling stories to screens worldwide.

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Writer & Director at NDTV/Record TV SC

January 1, 2021 - Present

Responsible for writing, directing, producing, and editing documentary and TV series projects including 'Between Stories and Achievements, the Legacy of the Kenya Club Society' (in production); 'Mário & Dircéa, the Value of a Legacy' feature documentary released in May 2025; the episode “Luiz Henrique: the Bossa Nova Visionary” of the TV series 'The Sound of the Island'; the historical docudrama 'Azores, a Bridge over the Atlantic'; and the TV series 'Anita: Love, Fight and Freedom' which was an International Emmy Awards semifinalist in 2022. Filming was done in Brazil, Italy, and Portugal.

Screenwriter & Producer at TV Globo/SP

December 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025

Wrote and produced cultural and investigative TV programs, including 'The Color of Culture', a series on Afro-Brazilian history filmed partly in Benin, Africa. Developed scripts for 'Urban Expedition' and the weekly TV show 'Fantástico', covering diverse social and cultural themes. Contributed to award-winning special reports, including SEBRAE’s 2nd Prize-winning 'Morro do Alemão'.

Journalist & Reporter at RBS TV, TV COM, TV Cultura, TV Barriga Verde

December 31, 2000 - August 4, 2025

Covered news, features, and documentaries. Produced and presented investigative reports on social, economic, and cultural topics.

Writer & Director at NDTV/Record TV SC

January 1, 2021 - Present

Writing, directing, and editing documentary and TV series projects focused on Brazilian culture, history, and music. Key projects include a documentary about the first Black Community Social Club in Joinville, a feature documentary on NDTV's founder, a TV series episode on Bossa Nova musician Luiz Henrique, a historical docudrama on the Azorean settlers, and a critically recognized TV series about Anita Garibaldi which was a semifinalist at the International Emmy Awards.

Screenwriter & Producer at TV Globo/SP

December 31, 2017 - August 4, 2025

Created scripts and produced cultural and investigative TV programs. Developed series focused on Afro-Brazilian history filmed in Africa, contributed to special reports winning awards, and worked on popular TV shows covering social and cultural topics.

Journalist & Reporter at RBS TV, TV COM, TV Cultura, TV Barriga Verde

December 31, 2000 - August 4, 2025

Produced and presented investigative reports and documentaries emphasizing social, economic, and cultural themes.

Screenwriter, Producer & Director (Independent Projects) at Independent

December 31, 2016 - August 4, 2025

Worked on independent films and TV series including writing and producing the fiction series 'Fanatics', directing and managing production on short films and documentaries that explore social issues like police violence, street kids' reality, and Brazilian musicians’ history. Projects have been selected for international festivals such as Cannes.