Who We Are
Dandara Productions
Founded by Valeria Silva, an actress, producer, and screenwriter with an international career, Dandara Productions was born from the desire to tell stories starring Black people, Indigenous people, women, and historically invisible groups. We operate in Brazil and the US with projects for film, television, streaming, theater, and social media.
Awards and Recognition
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AWARDS
All that Moves International Film Festival - Melhor Filme em Cinema Brasileiro de Curta Metragem 2025
All that Moves International Film Festival - Melhor Ator em Cinema Brasileiro de Curta Metragem 2025
Short Way International Short Film Festival- Melhor Curta Metragem Brasileiro 2024
Short Way International Short Film Festival-Melhor Atriz de Cinema Brasileiro
Florence International Film Festival - Indie Best Short Film- 2024
Sweden Film Awards- Best Actress Short Film 2024
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival- Honorable Mention 2025
Blackbird Film Festival- Honorable Mention 2025
FINALIST AND SEMI-FINALIST
Rome Prisma Film Awards- Finalist 2024
Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival - Semi-Finalist 2024
Vesuvio International movie Awards- Semi-Finalist 2024
Big Fridge International Film Festival - Semi-Finalist 2024
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Beverly Hills Film Festival®- Official Selection 2025
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival- Official Selection 2025
Blackbird Film Festival - Official Selection 2025
All that Moves International Film Festival - Official Selection 2025
Short Way International Short Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
Florence International Film Festival - Indie - Official Selection 2024
Sweden Film Awards - Official Selection 2024
GRU International Film Awards - Official Selection 2024
Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival - BARCIFF-Official Selection 2024
FestCine Pedra Azul - Official Selection 2024
LOS ANGELES BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL - Official Selection 2024
Sunday Shorts Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
T.I.F.A. - Tietê International Film Awards - Official Selection 2024
Berlin Indie Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
Pupila Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
Rome Prisma Film Awards - Official Selection 2024
Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
Vesuvio International movie Awards - Official Selection 2024
Big Fridge International Film Festival - Official Selection 2024