Fernando de Noronha hosts Noronha2B from March 3–6, a free forum connecting Brazilian film commissions with Africa, Asia, and Ibero-America.
Brazil’s Film Capital for Four Days
The Noronha2B – Film Commission Forum reaches its third edition under the theme “Sustainable Global South.” For four days, the Brazilian archipelago of Fernando de Noronha becomes the hub of the country’s film commission network. The event focuses on building new alliances between Brazilian audiovisual production and partners across Africa, Asia, and Ibero-America.
All activities are free and open to industry professionals and the general public. Film screenings take place at Praça São Miguel, which also hosts the opening and closing ceremonies. Panels from Tuesday to Thursday are held at Forte Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, and Friday’s program moves to the ICMBio Auditorium.
A National Film Commission Policy Takes Shape
Brazil’s Ministry of Culture uses the forum to unveil its National Film Commission framework in two panels — on Tuesday and Thursday. “It took two years of listening to the industry and cross-ministerial work to develop guidelines for an internationalization policy and to attract audiovisual productions to Brazil,” explains Márcio Tavares, Executive Secretary of MinC. “We will present a model that meets the sector’s expectations and opens a new chapter in the history of Brazilian audiovisual,” he adds.
“We want to think about our sovereignty through ties with other cultures, beyond Western geopolitics,” says artistic director Zeca Brito. “We seek to build audiovisual production that creates a sense of belonging, winning new audiences and attracting investment to Brazil.”
African Films and Brazilian Stories on Screen
The film program features African titles with their directors in attendance. Angolan filmmaker Fradique screens “Ar Condicionado” (73 min.), and Cape Verdean director Samira Vera-Cruz presents “Sumara Maré” (8 min.). Both also serve as tutors and speakers. Brazilian documentary “Maré Viva Maré Morta” by Claudia Daibert and the medium-length “Seeds” by Renato do Val and Yugo Romanelli — both developed through previous N2B labs — also screen during the event.
N2B WIP LAB: Ten Projects Selected
Running alongside the forum, the N2B WIP LAB selected ten projects from six Brazilian states. Curated by Alessandro Engroff, Jacqueline Nsiah, and Zeca Brito, the lab brings together tutors from Berlinale, Hot Docs, Estúdios Globo, and the India Catalina Awards.
Selected Projects — Work in Progress
“Clarice vê Estrelas,” by Letícia Pires (fiction feature, RJ)
“Guardiões do Fogo,” by Ellen Corrêa (documentary feature, RS)
“Percursos,” by Sil Azevedo (fiction feature, RJ)
Selected Projects — Development
“Afeto,” by Susan Kalik (fiction series, BA)
“As Caixas,” by Vânia Lima (fiction feature, BA)
“Conexões e Destinos,” by Alba Azevedo (documentary series, PE)
“Guardiões das Sementes,” by Victor Lemos (documentary series, SP)
“Houve Uma Vez o Verão,” by Lucas Bonini (documentary feature, ES)
“Herdeiras da Terra,” by Denise Fait (fiction feature, RJ)
“Manifesto Futuro,” by Victor Jiménez (documentary feature, PE)
Free Workshops for the Local Community
Ahead of the forum, two free audiovisual workshops ran at Lab Noronha for islanders. Olhar de Dentro, a documentary workshop led by filmmaker Jeferson Vainer, took place on February 26–27. A Ilha Conta, a cultural production workshop with Mariana Abascal, runs on March 2. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis — no prior registration required.
Day-by-Day Schedule
Tuesday, March 3: WIP LAB project presentations at 4:30 PM; National Film Commission panel at 5:30 PM; Film Commissions Network at 6 PM; tribute to journalist Ana Clara Marinho at 7:30 PM; opening ceremony and community screenings of “Sumara Maré” and “Ar Condicionado” at 8 PM.
Wednesday, March 4: morning panels on the Global South, India Catalina Awards, FICCI 65, Asian markets, and YouTube strategy. Afternoon institutional meetings at Praia do Bode (2:30 PM) and a legal clinic (5 PM). Screenings of “Seeds” and “Mestre Mar” at 8 PM.
Thursday, March 5: panels on storytelling, circulation, screen tourism, and Film Paris Region throughout the day. National Film Commission guidelines presented at 6 PM. Tribute to Dora Martins da Costa (Maracatu Nação Noronha) at 7:30 PM. Screening of “Maré Viva Maré Morta” at 8 PM.
Friday, March 6: panels on green creative economy, content exports, and environmental stewardship (9 AM–12 PM). Location scouting at Baía do Sancho at 3 PM. Brazilian short films at Praça São Miguel at 8 PM. Closing ceremony with Maracatu Nação Noronha at 9:30 PM.
Event Info
3rd Noronha2B – Film Commission Forum
When: March 3–6, 2026
Website: noronha2b.com
Instagram: @noronha2b
Facebook: /noronha2b
Free admission
Photo: Rafael Lins
