Gandja Monteiro, a talented and accomplished film director, has successfully completed her work on the highly anticipated Marvel/Disney+ series, Agatha All Along, after having previously directed episodes 105 and 106 of the popular Netflix series, Wednesday, in collaboration with the renowned director, Tim Burton, and has also directed two episodes of the third season of the critically acclaimed show, The Witcher.
Before embarking on her impressive body of work, Monteiro held the esteemed position of producing director on the renowned television series, Showtime's The Chi, season 4, where she demonstrated her remarkable skill and versatility by directing nearly half of the season's episodes, culminating in the thrilling and highly anticipated season finale.
Monteiro's impressive resume boasts an array of directing credits, featuring the highly anticipated concluding episodes of the Amazon original series "Panic", masterfully crafted by the ingenious Lauren Oliver. Furthermore, Monteiro's expertise has been showcased in several episodes of the Netflix original series "Brand New Cherry Flavor", a project spearheaded by the visionary duo Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion.
Noteworthy career milestones in television directing commenced with the helming of several episodes of the critically acclaimed Starz series, VIDA.
Monteiro's origin story is rooted in the vibrant and eclectic Lower East Side of New York City, where her formative years were shaped by the rich cultural tapestry that surrounds this iconic neighborhood. However, her childhood journey took an unexpected turn when her family relocated to Brazil, a country that would later become a significant source of inspiration for her artistic endeavors.
Monteiro, a highly accomplished individual, holds a prestigious educational background that sets them apart from others in their field. With a degree from the renowned Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, Monteiro has demonstrated their expertise in the realm of artistic expression. Furthermore, their participation in the esteemed Directing Workshop for Women at the American Film Institute showcases their dedication to honing their craft. Additionally, Monteiro has also had the distinction of being selected as a fellow for Fox's TV Directing Lab, a testament to their exceptional abilities as a director.
Monteiro's esteemed career has been marked by a remarkable breadth of experience, having directed projects in over a dozen countries across four continents, and in eight languages, further testament to her exceptional versatility and adaptability. Her impressive repertoire includes a wide range of commercial and branded content for iconic brands such as Nike, Adidas, Google, Coca-Cola, AT&T, and Chevrolet, as well as captivating music videos for renowned rappers like Marcelo D2 and Pusha-T.
Monteiro is scheduled to helm the upcoming feature film Sabu for Warner Bros., a production collaboration with MACRO. The movie, which boasts a talented cast led by Anthony Ramos, is a biographical drama that tells the remarkable story of Hector "Sabu" Monsegur, the visionary founder of LulzSec, a notorious hacking collective that emerged from the shadows of the enigmatic Anonymous group.
Monteiro is taking on the responsibility of directing the concluding two episodes of the inaugural season of The Walking Dead: Dead City, which serves as the next installment in the renowned The Walking Dead franchise.
