Luiza Calagian
Luiza Calagian
Director, Producer, Cinematographer
About
E-mail
luizacalagian@gmail.com
About

Luiza Calagian is a São Paulo-based director and DOP. Her work has been screened and awardes at major festivals, including Berlinale, Visions du Réel and Rotterdam. Her debut feature, “Arrow for a Stone Heart”, 2026, was made in collaboration with the Guarani Mbya community in São Paulo, with whom she has worked for over a decade. She holds degrees from the University of São Paulo and EICTV in Cuba. Berlinale Talents alumna and founder of independent production company Mata Fechada Films.

Professional info
Role @ film industry
Director, Producer, Cinematographer
Organisation
Native language
Portuguese
Other languages
English, Spanish
Skills

Production, Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, and Color Grading.

Professional education
2019
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2019
International Film and TV School (EICTV), Documentary, Master's Degree
2012
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2017
University of São Paulo, Social Sciences, Bachelor's degree
2021
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2024
International Film and TV School (EICTV), Cinematography, Regular Course
Film
2026
Arrow For a Sotne Heart / Travessia Films, Mata Fechada Films
2025
Anba Dlo / Mata fechada Films, Maloka Films, Ursana Films
Red Dreams
2025
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2025
Ether / Mata Fechada Films
Underwater
2025
Ava Mocoi, The Twins / Travessia Films