Draft:Fernando Siqueira
Fernando Siqueira
Fernando Siqueira is a Brazilian actor, director, and producer. He is the co-founder of Cosmic Dog Studios, a multicultural production company based in Los Angeles, with branches in Brooklyn and São Paulo. The studio focuses on creating films, series, and music that emphasize authenticity, representation, and diversity.[1]
Career
Film and Directing
In 2022, Siqueira co-directed the documentary Breaking Myths (Quebrando Mitos) alongside Fernando Grostein Andrade. The film explores the fragile masculinity of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro through the lens of an LGBTQ couple. It premiered online on September 16, 2022, weeks before Brazil's presidential runoff election.[2][3]
Siqueira also co-directed Necklace, a hybrid project blending film, music, and live performance. The project explores themes of vulnerability and connection, with visuals shot across Brazil and the United States.[4][5]
Acting
Siqueira has acted in numerous theater productions. In January 2023, he starred in The Dreamer Examines His Pillow by John Patrick Shanley, performed at The Broadwater Black Box in Los Angeles.[6]
He also appeared in Methusalem, a production by The Actors' Gang, a Los Angeles-based theater company known for its innovative storytelling.[7]
Siqueira performed at the iconic Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, showcasing his range as an actor and musician.[8][9]
Cosmic Dog Studios
As co-founder of Cosmic Dog Studios, Siqueira has focused on producing content that bridges cultures and highlights underrepresented voices. The studio has developed a reputation for creating socially impactful films and projects with global appeal.[10]
References
- ^ "Cosmic Dog Studios". Cosmic Dog Studios.
- ^ "Fernando Grostein Andrade disseca discurso de ódio de Bolsonaro em documentário". Folha de São Paulo. September 2022.
- ^ "Don't Miss This Critically Acclaimed Brazilian LGBTQ+ Filmmakers Documentary: Breaking Myths". LA Story. October 2022.
- ^ "Cosmic Connections: The Fernandos on Art, Love, and The Necklace Project". Miami Living Magazine. 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Como brasileiros em Hollywood apostam em produções de teor social para lucrar". Folha de São Paulo. October 2024.
- ^ "Girl Trip Presents John Patrick Shanley's The Dreamer Examines His Pillow At The Broadwater Black Box". BroadwayWorld. January 2023.
- ^ "Methusalem by The Actors' Gang". KCRW. 2023.
- ^ "Whisky a Go Go Hosts Fernando Siqueira". Whisky a Go Go.
- ^ "Monica Bergamo: Artistas brasileiros se destacam em Hollywood". Folha de São Paulo. October 2024.
- ^ "Cosmic Dog Studios". Cosmic Dog Studios.