Gustavo Zinder

Gustavo Zinder

Director

BIO

Gustavo Zinder is a journalist with more than fifteen years of experience in communication and works as a director, screenwriter, and executive producer. Based in Florianópolis, Brazil, he founded his own independent film production company in 2020. His career is defined by its versatility, seamlessly combining authorial and commissioned projects while maintaining both artistic integrity and strategic vision. In documentary filmmaking, his work explores cultural, corporate, and social themes, transforming real stories into compelling narratives. Among his most recognised projects are the documentary series A Jornada, the biographical and corporate film Walter Osli Koerich, and Saberes Ancestrais, officially selected for more than ten film festivals. Zinder takes part in every phase of audiovisual creation, from concept development to executive production, with expertise in writing, directing, budgeting, and team leadership.

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