RENATA JONES
DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER AND PRODUCER
At the 25th Grande Otelo Awards in Rio, award-winning filmmaker Renata Jones (Brazilian Academy of Cinema and CEO of Jones Pictures) attended alongside Carolina Brasil, executive producer of the Cannes-featured film 'Let Me Live'.
The Red Carpet: Director Renata Jones
The evening brought together celebrated names in Brazilian cinema, including Gloria Pires, Rodrigo Santoro, Carolina Dieckmann, Camila Pitanga e Antônio Pitanga, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Fátima Macedo, Bárbara Paz, Marianna Brennand, Carolina Benevides, Leonardo Edde, and Deborah Osborn.
The 25th Prêmio Grande Otelo 2026
Photo by Christian Rodrigues
Jones reconnected with friends from the industry while celebrating a night dedicated to outstanding storytelling and cinematic excellence. The highlights of the evening included 'Manas' and 'The Secret Agent', both winning Best Feature Film.
A remarkable night honoring the strength and global presence of Brazilian cinema.
The event was covered by Canal Brasil, and brought together key figures, including Rio de Janeiro’s mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, representatives from RioFilme, and the city’s Secretary of Culture, Lucas Padilha, reaffirming the essential role of culture at the heart of the city.
At The Event: Nominated Actress Tânia Maria (The Secret Agent) and Director Renata Jones
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