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Rodrigo Zan

  • Director
  • Cinematographer
  • Producer
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Rodrigo Zanforlin is an accomplished and visionary filmmaker who has been honing his craft for over a decade. With a passion for cinematography, photography, and visual arts, he has gained recognition and accolades from film festivals and publications worldwide.

As a skilled director, cinematographer, and photographer, Rodrigo brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to any project. His credits include the award-winning feature documentary "Up North" (2022), distributed by Gravitas, and the critically acclaimed short films "Fenced" (2018) and "Jimbo" (2016), which have won numerous awards and have been officially selected as Oscar Qualify films. His feature film "Gato Galactico Contra o Tempo" (2023) is set to be released in theaters in August 2023.

Rodrigo's education and training in filmmaking and photography include a Bachelor of Social Communication from PUC Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, a Bachelor in Photography and Art Direction for Advertising from the Panamericana School of Arts and Design, a Master in Fine Arts in Filmmaking from New York Film Academy, and a Certificate in Expanded Cinematography from the Global Cinematography Institute.

His work has been featured on the covers of magazines such as Off The Rail and Coy and in publications such as C-Heads and Stick & Stones. His versatility and dedication to his craft have allowed him to push the boundaries of storytelling through his work.

Rodrigo's films have been screened at festivals around the world, including the European Cinematography Awards, the Aesthetic Film Festival, the Oaxaca Film Festival, the Mammoth Film Festival, and the Holly shorts Film Festival. His narrative short films "Moments," "Blue Bird," and "Jimbo," as well as his first documentary "Seeking the Joy," have all received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including best experimental short film at the Taste Awards, the Indie Fest Film, and the Sunset Film Festival.

Rodrigo has also received recognition from competitions such as The Taste Awards, the Berlin Fashion Film Festival, and The Accolade Global Film Competition. He is working on his debut feature film "Lepida."

Overall, Rodrigo Zanforlin is a talented and award-winning filmmaker with a passion for cinematography, photography, and visual arts. His dedication to his craft and his unique perspective on storytelling have made him a sought-after artist in the industry.
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      • 6 wins & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Jimbo (2016)
    Jimbo
    8.2
    Short
    • Director(as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
    • 2016
    Up North (2022)
    Up North
    6.0
    • Director(director/writer)
    • 2022
    Fenced (2019)
    Fenced
    8.3
    Short
    • Director
    • 2019
    Blue Bird (2014)
    Blue Bird
    Short
    • Director(as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
    • 2014

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    Director



    • Gato Galactico e o Feitiço do Tempo (2024)
      Gato Galactico e o Feitiço do Tempo
      7.6
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Up North (2022)
      Up North
      6.0
      • Director (director/writer)
      • 2022
    • Fenced (2019)
      Fenced
      8.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Seeking the Joy (2016)
      Seeking the Joy
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Jimbo (2016)
      Jimbo
      8.2
      Short
      • Director (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2016
    • Moments
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Blue Bird (2014)
      Blue Bird
      Short
      • Director (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2014
    • Ghost: Into the Self (2013)
      Ghost: Into the Self
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013

    Cinematographer



    • Up North (2022)
      Up North
      6.0
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Please Don't Call the Cops (2017)
      Please Don't Call the Cops
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2017
    • The Other Side (2017)
      The Other Side
      9.2
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2017
    • Nadja (2016)
      Nadja
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2016
    • Don Baldaramos, Nicole Huber, and Nicholas Mayer in Free Country (2016)
      Free Country
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2016
    • Cream (2016)
      Cream
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2016
    • Bonn Liang and Eddie Yu in Red String (2016)
      Red String
      10
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2016
    • Piece of a Quiet Dream (2015)
      Piece of a Quiet Dream
      Short
      • Cinematographer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2015

    Producer



    • Gato Galactico e o Feitiço do Tempo (2024)
      Gato Galactico e o Feitiço do Tempo
      7.6
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Up North (2022)
      Up North
      6.0
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Seeking the Joy (2016)
      Seeking the Joy
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Jimbo (2016)
      Jimbo
      8.2
      Short
      • executive producer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2016
    • Moments
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Blue Bird (2014)
      Blue Bird
      Short
      • producer (as Rodrigo Zanforlin)
      • 2014
    • Ghost: Into the Self (2013)
      Ghost: Into the Self
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013

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      • Rodrigo Zanforlin

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      • Rodrigo Zan

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