Fernando Grostein Andrade is a multifaceted LA-based Brazilian filmmaker and media entrepreneur, skillfully represented by Untitled Entertainment.
In 2019, he completed his film "Abe", a cinematic masterpiece starring Noah Schnapp, Seu Jorge, and Mark Margolis, which has been accepted into a remarkable 27 film festivals, including the prestigious Sundance, and has garnered numerous accolades, including the Children Jury Award at the 31st Kinder Film Festival in Vienna and the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Washington Jewish Film Festival.
The film's success has paved the way for its theatrical release in 2020, and its impact has been truly remarkable.
As a testament to his creative vision, Fernando created and directed the documentary "Quebrando o Tabu", a thought-provoking exploration of alternative solutions to the war on drugs, featuring 6 heads of state, including Jimmy Carter and Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
This documentary has made a significant impact, being distributed in 22 countries and evolving into a 2-season, 10-episode TV series, expertly show-run by Fernando himself.
"Quebrando o Tabu" has also received the Mipcom Diversify TV Excellence Award in Cannes, a testament to its groundbreaking content.
Fernando's work has not only been recognized in the film industry but also in the world of television. He was one of the idealizers of the 2017 Miptv award-winning drama TV series "Carcereiros", of which he directed 5 episodes.
As a respected figure in the industry, Fernando has been a member of the jury for "É Tudo Verdade" and the Netflix Prize for Brazilian cinema.
His philanthropic efforts are also noteworthy. Fernando reactivated a theater group formed by inmates inside a maximum-security penitentiary called "Do Lado de Ca", which has led to numerous productions.
He co-founded "Mapa Educação", a youth movement that advocates for quality in public education in Brazil and directed the documentary "Wandering Heart", featuring Caetano Veloso and special appearances by Almodóvar, Antonioni, and Giselle Bündchen.
Fernando's online presence is also impressive, with his coming-out video on YouTube garnering 250k views and sparking a national debate about acceptance in Brazil.
As a testament to his global influence, Fernando is a member of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders group, a prestigious organization that includes notable figures such as French president Emmanuel Macron and the PM of Finland Sanna Marin.
Fernando is also a respected columnist for two of Brazil's largest media outlets: Folha de São Paulo and Veja.
