Edson Oda, a multifaceted and dynamic individual, born of Japanese and Brazilian heritage, has made a significant impact in the film industry, with his professional trajectory now centered in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California.
Noteworthy for his rigorous academic endeavors, Oda embarked upon a collegiate journey, culminating in the attainment of a Bachelor's degree in advertising from the prestigious University of São Paulo, a renowned institution of higher learning in Brazil. Subsequently, he further expanded his intellectual horizons by pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in film and production from the esteemed University of Southern California, a globally recognized hub for cinematic excellence and artistic innovation.
Edward Oda's professional journey prior to his feature film debut with the widely acclaimed "Nine Days" was marked by a successful stint in the advertising industry, where he demonstrated exceptional versatility by assuming various responsibilities, including those of a writer, director, and supervisor for numerous prominent brands, among which were Philips, Telefonica, Movistar, InBev, Whirlpool, Johnson & Johnson, Honda, and Nokia.
Throughout the entirety of his illustrious career, Oda has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary aptitude for his craft, an achievement that has been formally acknowledged through his selection into the esteemed Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab, a prestigious organization renowned for fostering the development of innovative and visionary storytelling talent.
Furthermore, his remarkable skill has also been recognized on a global stage, as he was honored with a nomination for a Latin GRAMMY Award for Best Music Video in the year 2012, a testament to his exceptional abilities in the realm of music video production and his capacity to push the boundaries of creative expression.
