Simonia Queiroz
- Actress
- Producer
- Production Manager
Queiroz Filmes is an independent film production company based in Brasília, Brazil, founded by award-winning producer and director Simônia Queiroz. Established with a clear mission to amplify underrepresented voices in Latin American cinema, the company specializes in creating original fictional narratives centered on strong female protagonists set in Brazil's interior regions, often referred to as "Deep Brazil" (Brasil Profundo).
Mission & Vision: Queiroz Filmes is committed to challenging patriarchal and Eurocentric perspectives in filmmaking while promoting gender equity in the audiovisual industry, aligned with UN SDG 5. The company ensures that women occupy key creative and technical roles throughout all stages of production, from development to post-production, creating opportunities for female filmmakers both in front of and behind the camera.
Production Focus: The company's slate focuses on fiction feature films that blend compelling entertainment with cultural authenticity, exploring Brazil's diverse heritage through genres including biographical drama, thriller, and fantasy. Queiroz Filmes' projects are designed to resonate with global audiences while celebrating regional Brazilian stories that have been historically overlooked by mainstream cinema.
O Mistério de Santa Dica (2025) Biographical fiction feature, currently in post-production O Tesouro de Irene (2026) Thriller/fantasy feature in pre-production, based on a true story about two traumatized sisters obsessively searching for hidden gold Malícia (2016) Executive Production Jogo da Memória (2014) Production Industry Engagement: Beyond production, Queiroz Filmes actively participates in the audiovisual market ecosystem, organizing and curating business matchmaking rounds, pitching sessions, and masterclasses at major industry events including BIFF (Brasília International Film Festival) and the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival.
International Partnerships: Queiroz Filmes actively seeks international co-production partnerships, sales agents, and distributors interested in original content that offers compelling global entertainment while promoting cultural diversity and gender equality in cinema.
Location: Brasília, Brazil Founded: 2014 Founder/CEO: Simônia Queiroz
Mission & Vision: Queiroz Filmes is committed to challenging patriarchal and Eurocentric perspectives in filmmaking while promoting gender equity in the audiovisual industry, aligned with UN SDG 5. The company ensures that women occupy key creative and technical roles throughout all stages of production, from development to post-production, creating opportunities for female filmmakers both in front of and behind the camera.
Production Focus: The company's slate focuses on fiction feature films that blend compelling entertainment with cultural authenticity, exploring Brazil's diverse heritage through genres including biographical drama, thriller, and fantasy. Queiroz Filmes' projects are designed to resonate with global audiences while celebrating regional Brazilian stories that have been historically overlooked by mainstream cinema.
O Mistério de Santa Dica (2025) Biographical fiction feature, currently in post-production O Tesouro de Irene (2026) Thriller/fantasy feature in pre-production, based on a true story about two traumatized sisters obsessively searching for hidden gold Malícia (2016) Executive Production Jogo da Memória (2014) Production Industry Engagement: Beyond production, Queiroz Filmes actively participates in the audiovisual market ecosystem, organizing and curating business matchmaking rounds, pitching sessions, and masterclasses at major industry events including BIFF (Brasília International Film Festival) and the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival.
International Partnerships: Queiroz Filmes actively seeks international co-production partnerships, sales agents, and distributors interested in original content that offers compelling global entertainment while promoting cultural diversity and gender equality in cinema.
Location: Brasília, Brazil Founded: 2014 Founder/CEO: Simônia Queiroz
