Excitement is building as S\u00e3o Paulo-based Estudio Escarlate gears up to unveil the “Chico Vive” project at this year\u2019s Expocine. This ambitious initiative includes the production of both a documentary and a biopic about the legendary Brazilian environmentalist Chico Mendes. Additionally, they will be developing a manual with innovative guidelines for sustainable film and TV productions.<\/p>\n
Directors Sergio Carvalho and Sergio Machado are at the helm of these groundbreaking projects, which will be Brazil’s first fully sustainable film productions. The documentary is poised to make its debut at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November 2025, hosted in Belem, a city nestled within the Amazon Rainforest.<\/p>\n
The biopic, featuring Jorge Paz as Chico Mendes and TV star Bruno Gagliasso, is slated to begin filming in 2026 with a release aimed for 2027, both domestically and internationally. The meticulous collection of data and experiences from these productions will serve as the foundation for a comprehensive manual on sustainable filmmaking, expected to be published in 2027.<\/p>\n
Chico Mendes, an emblematic figure in the fight to protect the Amazon Rainforest, gained international recognition for his efforts before his untimely death in 1988. As the leader of the rubber tapper trade union, Mendes spearheaded pacifist movements known as \u201cempates,\u201d where workers used their bodies to halt the incursion of machinery into the forest.<\/p>\n
Henning, CEO of Estudio Escarlate, draws a powerful comparison: “Chico Mendes is the Amazon Rainforest\u2019s Mahatma Gandhi, a hero who devoted his final years to raising awareness about the critical need to preserve the forest.”<\/p>\n
During Expocine, an agreement will be inked with Embratur, Brazil\u2019s federal agency dedicated to promoting the country as a prime tourist destination. Embratur is currently assembling a federal film commission that will aid Escarlate in locating optimal shooting locations, hiring local staff, and ensuring authenticity by filming directly in the Amazon Rainforest.<\/p>\n
In a bid to further bolster the project, Escarlate has secured collaborations with Brazil’s Environment and Racial Equity ministries. Rafael Dragaud serves as the artistic director for this pioneering venture.<\/p>\n
In collaboration with Pachamama Investimentos, a firm specializing in green asset investments and ESG practices, Escarlate aims to underscore the importance of sustainability. Pachamama\u2019s shareholder, Bruno Gagliasso, will not only act in the biopic but also take on the role of associate producer alongside Jorge Paz.<\/p>\n
Pachamama, in conjunction with Greener Tokens, a Swiss company using blockchain technology to promote sustainability, will meticulously track the carbon emissions of both films from script development through post-production. By purchasing tokens from Greener, Escarlate will offset its emissions, channeling funds towards various environmental projects within the Amazon Rainforest.<\/p>\n
The expertise and insights garnered throughout the production of these films will be distilled into a detailed manual, offering practical guidelines for sustainable practices within the film and TV industry in Brazil.<\/p>\n
“The manual will provide actionable steps and requirements for sustainability,” explains Gagliasso. “It will cover areas such as energy efficiency, water resource management, waste disposal, recycling, carbon emission reduction, and the inclusion of local residents in production roles.”<\/p>\n
Gagliasso firmly believes that this manual will play a pivotal role in transforming the local film and TV landscape, setting a benchmark for future projects.<\/p>\n
Enjoyed this article? Share it on your social channels and join the conversation! Stay informed about the latest in sustainable filmmaking and follow us for more updates on groundbreaking projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Estudio Escarlate to announce “Chico Lives” at Expocine, featuring a doc and biopic on Chico Mendes. Premieres at COP30 in 2025. Sustainable film guidelines to be published by 2027. Machado and Carvalho direct; starring Jorge Paz and Bruno Gagliasso<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11460"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11460\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}