Biography

Vinícius José dos Santos, from the city of Jacareí, São Paulo, Brazil. He started making films in 2008 with his first short film called "The Cereal Killer". Awarded in Corpus de Gesso 2008. Totally self-taught, Vinicius J. Santos (or Vini Trash as he is also known), as well as director, is also a screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor and special effects makeup artist. In your resume you have not only short but medium production and even feature length films. As is the case of the long Steve Cicco, winner of two awards in the short Amazon, Best Fiction and Best Actor for Marcelo Rodrigues. He then produced the feature film "Iandara", "Steve Cicco - Popoviski Mission" and "Exorcistas Carinhosos". Recently he was invited to be part of the technical team of the national film "Goitacá", by director Rodrigo Rodrigues, co production Brazil and United Kingdom, film that counts on a great cast, like Luciano Szafir, Leandro Firmino and Lady Francisco.
- IMDb mini biography by: Vinicius J. Santos

Filmmaker and cultural producer with 16 years of experience in the audiovisual field, creator of short, medium, and feature-length films, including the award-winning *Steve Cicco*, the first fiction feature film from Jacareí. Founder of festivals such as Monstro - Fantastic Film Festival of Jacareí (2015 to 2024), Raízes - Brazilian Folklore Film Showcase, and MAJA - Jacareí Animation Showcase. Recognized for *Exorcistas Carinhosos*, winner of Espantomania 2019 for Best National Horror Film. Awarded 14 Corvos de Gesso and acclaimed for works in both national and international arenas.

Awards Achieved:

• Troféu Arara Azul for Best Feature Film: ''Steve Cicco'' - 4º Curta Amazônia 2013
• Troféu Arara Azul for Best Actor: Marcelo Rodrigues in ''Steve Cicco'' - 4º Curta Amazônia 2013
• Best Trash Short Film: ''Ao Lado'' - Festival Move Mundo 2014
• Best Actress: Carolina Venturelli in ''O Lado Bom da Vida'' - GO Film Festival 2018
• Honorable Mention for Best Horror Feature Film: ''Exorcistas Carinhosos'' - Festival Espantomania 2019
• Honorable Mention for Best International Short Film: ''Detetive Gandhi'' - Lovely Bones Cinema Fest 2025

- IMDb mini biography by: V Produções Cinematográficas Ltda.