RENATA JONES - DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER AND PRODUCER
Renata Jones wins Best Director for 'We, Brothers ' in Los Angeles
At the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival 2025, Renata Jones was honored with the Best Director in International Short award for 'We, Brothers'.
The recognition highlights her as one of the most promising voices in contemporary Brazilian cinema, capable of merging visual elegance with powerful storytelling.
The Awards Night: Renata Jones wins Best International Director for 'We, Brothers'.
'We, Brothers' is set in Chicago in 1942 and follows two brothers involved in the mafia as they confront the weight of loyalty, memory, and betrayal.
The film’s transatlantic English dialogue and noir atmosphere evoke the golden age of classic American cinema while maintaining a distinctly Brazilian sensibility through Jones’s direction.
The LABRFF awards ceremony also celebrated major Brazilian names. Reginaldo Faria, one of Brazil’s most respected actors, was recognized for his remarkable career and contributions to national cinema. Bárbara Paz, acclaimed actress and filmmaker, once again stood out for her ongoing impact on the festival circuit. Marianna Brennand, filmmaker and producer, was also among the evening’s distinguished winners, reinforcing the strength and diversity of Brazilian voices abroad.
Jones’s victory at the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival marks a milestone in her artistic journey and reaffirms the growing international recognition of Brazilian directors who bring originality and emotional power to the global screen.
The Awards Night: Winners Barbara Paz, Marianna Brennand, Reginaldo Faria, Renata Jones and Caroline Roehrig.
YANUNI Premiere produced by Leonardo Dicaprio: Renata Jones interviewed on the red carpet.
YANUNI Premiere produced by Leonardo Dicaprio: Renata Jones, Pietra Cezimbra, Erika Rodrigues and Caroline Roehrig.
The Awards Night: Renata Jones and Caroline Roehrig.
The Awards Night: Renata Jones wins Best International Director for 'We, Brothers'.
The Awards Night: Winners Barbara Paz, Marianna Brennand, Reginaldo Faria, Renata Jones and Caroline Roehrig.
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INTERVIEWS, Q&AS AND RED CARPET
Photos and videos by Marcos Daniel, Ruth de Sousa and Mattheus Boek.