We were lucky to catch up with Meire Fernandes recently and have shared our conversation below.
Meire , thank you so much for joining us. You are such a positive person and it’s something we really admire and so we wanted to start by asking you where you think your optimism comes from?
I consider myself a very optimistic person, and I always try to wake up with that spirit, not letting anything bring me down. My optimism coming from my hope to impact the world each and every day.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Ms. Fernandes is an award-winning Brazilian Producer, Writer and Author. In 2007 she founded the most prestigious Brazilian Film Festival outside of Brazil, the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival – LABRFF. This accomplishment has given her ample experience in identifying creators and finding new opportunities for filmmakers and producers. Ms. Fernandes is also the founder of the Brazilian Women in Entertainment.
Ms. Fernandes has produced many short films and 3 feature films among them the feature “Single Almost Crazy” in coproduction with MGM which was launched in Brazil in March of 2029. She also wrote the Sci-fi book for teenagers called “Lucas Oats e o Segredo do Quarto 404” which she adapted for a TV Series which is in development.
Ms. Fernandes has been recognized many times in Los Angeles by the City of Los Angeles and California Senate as the “Ambassador of the Brazilian/Latin Culture” receiving awards not only in the U.S. but also in Brazil.
She is always concern about the environment and are constantly working to change people’s live throughout cinema.
Filmography:
– “Single Almost Crazy” Feature Film (Producer) – MGM
– “Black Belt- The true story of Fernando Tererê- Feature Film (Producer)
– “Até a Noite Terminar”- Feature Film (Producer)
– “Colors of Lova” Short Film (Producer)
– “The Psychic” Short Film (Producer)
– “Safe” Short Film (Producer)
– “Adhenor” – Short Film (Producer/Consultant) – Sony Pictures
– “Meu Veículo a Bicicleta” – Short Film (Producer/Consultant) – Sony Pictures
– “Chorume” – Short Film (Producer/Consultant) – Sony Pictures
– “Permanência Como Resistência” Short Filme (Producer/Consultant) – Sony Pictures
– “Sitie” – Short Film (Producer/Consultant) – Sony Pictures
– “Ribanceira” TV Series – (Executive Producer) Canal Brasil
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Integrity, adaptability, and communication.
Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?
“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who reigned from 161 to 180 AD. “Meditations” is a collection of his personal thoughts and philosophical reflections.
It is the most amazing book I’ve read in my life for several reasons: it teaches you self-reflection, philosophy, wisdom, leadership, and governance. This is my daily book!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.labrff.com
- Instagram: labrff
- Linkedin: Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival
- Twitter: LABRFF
- Youtube: LABRFF
