Directing
Zahira "Sotto" Saccenti
Born 2001-01-26 · Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Zahira (she/they) is a non-binary trans artist from Brazil, with a bachelor’s degree in Film from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). They directed their first short film in 2022, “Esse Assunto Dá Canja”, and have since dedicated their career to film production and post-production, working primarily in directing, producing, on-set sound recording, and sound editing and mixing. Her main works include the film “Neon Cats”, in which she directed and, also, was the first project she worked on to be awarded public financial support; “Sangue de Lobo, Pele de Cordeiro” (2025), her most recent directorial work and her final-year project in college; and “Nós Costumávamos Crescer” (2025), her first feature film, on which she worked on sound editing, mixing, and post-production finalization. Occasionally, she also takes on cameos and makes appearances as an actress in films, both as part of the cast and in voice-over and dubbing roles, so you might well spot her on screens around the world!
Acting credits
Florianópolis, 1970. Whilst the silence of the military dictatorship echoes across the country, photojournalist Daniela fights against oppression with her camera, exposing the regime’s crimes.
Sem Fantasia - Teaser
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10.0On the 5th anniversary of the bo band Magic Island, reporter Luma follows the behind-the-scenes process of their new single, "Déjà Vu." The interview subtly reveals that the band doesn't fully reflect the reality behind their image. Amid unexpected and casual moments, the production increasingly exposes the identity of the boyband beyond the cameras because, nothing says 'authentic' like scripted chaos.
Magic Island - 5th Anniversary Special
2024
NRA man invades the neighbor's house, trying to recover his chicken. This invasion leads the two to duel in a card game, and this duel leads to something deeper, reminding the viewer of the fragility of the mind, of love as a force of resistance.
Chicken Soup Talks
2022
Behind the camera
A couples trip, a cabin, a day in their lifes... then again... then again...
Downpour
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10.0During a unpleasant date, a bartender narrates the situation from afar, which escalates to the point of absurdity.
Garça Branca
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Florianópolis, 1970. Whilst the silence of the military dictatorship echoes across the country, photojournalist Daniela fights against oppression with her camera, exposing the regime’s crimes.
Sem Fantasia - Teaser
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NRLeticia's friend, Mariah, disappears. Months after the disappearance, in a meeting with friends, Leticia receives a mysterious message from Mariah, who invites her to a conversation in the woods. Taken by images of death, nightmares and daydreams, she goes in search of answers...
I Will Never Forget You
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A man must learn the importance of paying taxes!
This is not a joke!
2023
A man must learn the importance of paying taxes!
This is not a joke!
2023
NRA man invades the neighbor's house, trying to recover his chicken. This invasion leads the two to duel in a card game, and this duel leads to something deeper, reminding the viewer of the fragility of the mind, of love as a force of resistance.
Chicken Soup Talks
2022
NRThe private investigator Sérgio Machado must help his colleague, Del. Ana C. Encantado, to find the true killer of Vovó! For that, they interrogate Lobo, caught in the scene of the crime, and Chapeuzinho Vermelho, granddaughter of the descended grandma…
Sangue de Lobo, Pele de Cordeiro
2025
NRThe private investigator Sérgio Machado must help his colleague, Del. Ana C. Encantado, to find the true killer of Vovó! For that, they interrogate Lobo, caught in the scene of the crime, and Chapeuzinho Vermelho, granddaughter of the descended grandma…
Sangue de Lobo, Pele de Cordeiro
2025