Production
Roberto Nascimento
Born 1981-11-27 · Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Born in Brazil, Roberto is a mix of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and indigenous Brazilian. A passionate filmmaker, LGBTQIA+ stories are extremely important to him - as a queer latinx man, positive representation is very close to his heart. Roberto created and directed 3 seasons of "Sui Generis" (2017-2022), an anthology series about queer love in all its multifaceted shapes and forms. The show won 15 international awards, including Best Director, Best LGBTQIA Series, Best Representation of Queer Communities, and he was nominated for a NZTV Award as Best Director (2023). After living in Aotearoa, New Zealand, for 20 years, Roberto now resides in Sydney, Australia. He is working on his first feature film, based on his short film "Boyfriend" (2022) -nominated for the prestigious Iris Prize Award in the UK (2023) - and developing other film and TV projects.
Acting credits
Feeling directionless in his life, Wellington works in buses in Brazil as he gathers money for a charity that helped clean him from drugs. A chance encounter, however, may lead to the spark he is looking for.
Road
2018
5.1Mayor Broody hires an expert shark-hunter to track down and eliminate a deadly ghost shark when it returns to terrorize Auckland.
Ghost Shark 2: Urban Jaws
2015
Behind the camera
Feeling directionless in his life, Wellington works in buses in Brazil as he gathers money for a charity that helped clean him from drugs. A chance encounter, however, may lead to the spark he is looking for.
Road
2018
Feeling directionless in his life, Wellington works in buses in Brazil as he gathers money for a charity that helped clean him from drugs. A chance encounter, however, may lead to the spark he is looking for.
Road
2018
Feeling directionless in his life, Wellington works in buses in Brazil as he gathers money for a charity that helped clean him from drugs. A chance encounter, however, may lead to the spark he is looking for.
Road
2018
NRAn honest, intimate and uplifting portrait of trans man Lee Jacobsz – his struggles, the journey he’s on and what the future holds.
Leeway
2019
NRAn honest, intimate and uplifting portrait of trans man Lee Jacobsz – his struggles, the journey he’s on and what the future holds.
Leeway
2019
A park bench and different interactions around it, on any given day. Part of Super 8x8 Festival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Bench
2018
A park bench and different interactions around it, on any given day. Part of Super 8x8 Festival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Bench
2018
NRAn intimate portrait of professional Samoan/Kiwi wrestler and trans woman Leilani Tominiko, better known as the super extra Candy Lee. Leilani talks about her journey as a trans woman and also her dreams of conquering the world of wrestling, following the footsteps of her biggest female idol.
Candy's Crush
2019
NRAn intimate portrait of professional Samoan/Kiwi wrestler and trans woman Leilani Tominiko, better known as the super extra Candy Lee. Leilani talks about her journey as a trans woman and also her dreams of conquering the world of wrestling, following the footsteps of her biggest female idol.
Candy's Crush
2019
Six young actors audition for a commercial ("The Pen for Satisfaction") and learn that their casting agent has a different picture in mind.
Satisfaction
2014
Six young actors audition for a commercial ("The Pen for Satisfaction") and learn that their casting agent has a different picture in mind.
Satisfaction
2014
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Atali'i O Le Crezent (Sons of the Crezent)
2022
4.3Bob is seeking new experiences. Levi is your perfect boyfriend.
Boyfriend
2021
4.3Bob is seeking new experiences. Levi is your perfect boyfriend.
Boyfriend
2021
4.3Bob is seeking new experiences. Levi is your perfect boyfriend.
Boyfriend
2021
NRMaldivian student Abraham Naim is better known as his alter ego: the powerful and sassy drag queen Medulla Oblongata, a notable figure in the Auckland LGBTQ scene. Medulla Oblongata explores where Abe is now and the life he left behind.
Medulla Oblongata
2017
A portrait of a family, centred on 95-year old New Zealand actress, Dame Kate Harcourt and her life living with her daughter, acting coach Miranda Harcourt.
No Acting In It
2023
A portrait of a family, centred on 95-year old New Zealand actress, Dame Kate Harcourt and her life living with her daughter, acting coach Miranda Harcourt.
No Acting In It
2023
Brazilian TV and Film legend José de Abreu was at the end of his vacation in NZ, as the COVID-19 pandemic exploded around the world. Well known for his outspoken political views, José is extremely vocal against the far right government currently in charge of Brazil. He is persona non grata for a few and loved by others. As he decided to stay in NZ for an undetermined time, he sat down for an intimate conversation to reflect on life, career, political views and future plans.
Persona Non Grata
2021
Brazilian TV and Film legend José de Abreu was at the end of his vacation in NZ, as the COVID-19 pandemic exploded around the world. Well known for his outspoken political views, José is extremely vocal against the far right government currently in charge of Brazil. He is persona non grata for a few and loved by others. As he decided to stay in NZ for an undetermined time, he sat down for an intimate conversation to reflect on life, career, political views and future plans.
Persona Non Grata
2021
Brazilian TV and Film legend José de Abreu was at the end of his vacation in NZ, as the COVID-19 pandemic exploded around the world. Well known for his outspoken political views, José is extremely vocal against the far right government currently in charge of Brazil. He is persona non grata for a few and loved by others. As he decided to stay in NZ for an undetermined time, he sat down for an intimate conversation to reflect on life, career, political views and future plans.
Persona Non Grata
2021