Pedro Urizzi

Pedro Urizzi, born in ‘86 down in Brazil, has made a name for himself in the film world, and honestly, if you haven’t heard of him, you’re probably not paying attention. The guy’s got a knack for storytelling that just feels… real. His breakout, "The True Story of Maculele" (2009), isn’t your typical doc—think more raw, less polished, but in a good way, you know? Then he flipped the script with "#13Noir" in 2013, showing he can hop genres like it’s nothing. By the time "Tales of Trancoso" dropped in 2016, people started to realize this dude’s not just dabbling—he’s legit. That one, a feature doc, dives deep into the soul of Bahia, mixing local legends with stunning visuals. And then, boom, "Dystopia" in 2017, which is pretty much a fever dream on film—edgy, a little wild, definitely not for everyone, but you gotta respect the vision. Right now, Pedro’s kicking around at Academia de Filmes, one of Brazil’s heavy-hitters in the movie biz. He’s directing everything from TV commercials to branded content, but don’t let that corporate tag fool you—the guy brings the same energy whether it’s a short ad or a full-blown documentary. He’s got this way of making even the most everyday stuff feel cinematic. You can see the fingerprints of someone who lives and breathes film, always chasing that next shot, that next story. Not just a director, but a real storyteller, and yeah, he’s still got plenty up his sleeve.