Gabriel Motta, a multifaceted director and screenwriter hailing from Brazil, has made a significant impact in the film industry. One of his most notable achievements is co-directing the grand winner at the 56th Brasília Film Festival and the 52nd Gramado Film Festival, along with Melissa Brogni, for their short film "Pastrana" in 2023.
This outstanding short film also garnered several prestigious awards, including Best Latin short film at the BAFICI – Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival. Moreover, "Pastrana" was the sole Brazilian film selected for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, and it won the Best Film - New Horizons category at the 25th São Paulo Kinoforum International Short Film Festival.
In addition to his work on "Pastrana", Gabriel Motta has also made a name for himself through his short films. For instance, "Budapest_v4_FINAL2" was showcased at the Curta Cinema Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival in 2019 and Bogoshorts in the same year. Another notable short film is "Two Men by the Sea", which premiered at the San Francisco Frameline in 2020 and later won accolades at the New York New Fest LGBTQI+ Film Festival in 2021.
Furthermore, Gabriel's short film "The Embrace" was featured at Fest - New directors, New films in 2022 and the Lund Fantastic FF. Through his body of work, Gabriel Motta has demonstrated his versatility and talent as a director and screenwriter, leaving a lasting impression on the film industry.
