Leonardo Martinelli
Leonardo Martinelli (born 16 May 1998) is a Brazilian film director, screenwriter and producer. His short film Fantasma Neon (2021) received international acclaim, winning the Golden Leopard for Best International Short Film at the Locarno Film Festival. His subsequent works, Pássaro Memória (2023) and Samba Infinito (2025), were selected for major international festivals, including the Festival de Cannes, Locarno Film Festival, TIFF, San Sebastián, BFI London, Clermont-Ferrand, among others.
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- Leonardo Martinelli
- Born
- 16 May 1998
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Occupation
- Filmmaker
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Martinelli’s work often explores themes of labor, urban life, and contemporary Brazilian culture through bold visual style and rhythmic storytelling.
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• Name — Leonardo Martinelli • Born — 16 May 1998 • Birthplace — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Occupation — Filmmaker • Years Active — 2017–present
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- 1.Leonardo Martinelli – biografia. AdoroCinema.
- 2.Locarno 2021 Festival Awards. Variety.
- 3.Um samba infinito: do Andaraí à Cannes. Le Monde Diplomatique Brasil.
- 4.Samba Infinito. Semaine de la Critique.
- 5.Leonardo Martinelli. Semaine de la Critique.
- 6.Leonardo Martinelli – Locarno Factory Residency. Locarno Film Festival.
- 7.Foco Leonardo Martinelli – Selección Oficial. FICCI Festival.
- 8.Leonardo Martinelli. Prince Claus Fund.
- 9.Jehoul, Sanne. On The Altar Of Convenience. TalkingShorts.
- 10.The Unexpected Beauty of the Overlooked. Film Connection. 2024-05-21.
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