MEET THE TEAM
Telma Hoyler
Director and Producer
Telma Hoyler is a visual artist, documentary filmmaker, and academic lecturer based in São Paulo. Her research explores the complex web of human interactions while reflecting on the practice of democracy. Through her work, she seeks to provoke reflection on how we coexist in the world.
Her creative process is multifaceted, incorporating writing, sewing, collage, drawing, and the appropriation of images and sounds for video and sound installations. Drawing and textile language are central to her practice, alongside the creation of series over time and site-specific projects that emerge through her engagement with public and exhibition spaces.
With a PhD in Political Science from the University of São Paulo (2017-2022), an exchange program at Sciences Po (Paris, 2019-2020), and a postdoctoral fellowship at University College London (2023), her work transcends traditional academic boundaries.
Território marks her debut film, where the boundaries between politics, sensory experience, and artistic expression converge.
Luiz Romero
Director of Photography and camera
Born in Recife, Pernambuco, and currently based in São Paulo, Luiz graduated from the Film School at SENAC University Centre in 2009. As a member of the Santa Madeira Collective, he was involved in the production of the award-winning short films Pescaria de Merda (Fishin' Up Shit, 2008) and O Plantador de Quiabos (The Okra Planter, 2010), both of which were recognized at national and international festivals.
He is currently directing an independent documentary about the iconic singer Elza Soares, focusing on the tour of one of her last works, A Mulher do Fim do Mundo. In 2019, he worked as an assistant cinematographer for the documentary series Donas do Bába, which examines contemporary women's football, and in 2012, he contributed to the photography team for the documentary Da Terra ao Astral, directed by French filmmaker Hadrien Courtier, exploring the ritual use of ayahuasca in Brazilian communities. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Luiz has extensive experience as a still photographer.
Ricardo Moura
Camera and sound
Ricardo Moura is a Brazilian filmmaker and visual storyteller with extensive experience in documentary production, photography, and political communication. He has a background in political sciences and began his career as a photographer for a leading cultural magazine in Pernambuco, where he developed a strong ability to create compelling visual narratives aligned with editorial content. In São Paulo, Moura joined a media collective to produce a documentary series centred on social justice issues, gaining valuable experience across all stages of production. His career expanded through collaborations with academic and international organizations, creating documentaries that bridge videomaking and public policy while addressing societal challenges and developing educational tools for professionals of specific fields.
Recently, Moura became specialized in crafting digital narratives for political communication, managing crisis communications, and countering extremist ideologies. Through activist collectives, he has honed data-driven media strategies for campaigns advocating for democracy, voter engagement, and social equity, using audiovisual media as tool for education and advocacy.