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CRIS GATTHAS

screenwriter - director

Cris Ghattas is a director and screenwriter with extensive experience in audiovisual production for streaming platforms, film, and television, with a strong focus on documentaries and non-fiction storytelling. In 2025, she is serving as the Film Director of an upcoming true crime feature for Netflix (Brazil and International). Her credits include major productions such as “Isabella – The Nardoni Case” (Netflix), “The Celso Daniel Case” (Globoplay), and “Lexa: Show Your Power”, contributing across research, writing, and additional directing. In film, she has worked on acclaimed features like “7 Prisoners” (Netflix) and “Blindness” (dir. Fernando Meirelles). Ghattas has also directed branded documentaries for clients such as Spotify and Skol, and has experience with virtual reality storytelling and commercial content. She holds a degree in Communications from PUC-SP, a post-graduate degree in Literary Journalism, and additional training in screenwriting, photography, and the arts.

EDUCATION

Postgraduate Lato Sensu Degree in Literary Journalism – Faculdade Vicentina & EPL – Education, Communication and Human Development (2016)
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication – Advertising and Marketing – PUC-SP (2006)
Extension Program in Creative Advertising – School of Visual Arts – New York (2001)
Screenwriting Program – Roteiraria School – São Paulo (2018–2019)
Professional Photography – FullFrame Photography School (2011–2012)
Creation and Production: The Screenwriter in the Market – Roteiraria – São Paulo (2023)
Therapeutic Writing: How to Face Anxiety Without Fear – EPL, with Edvaldo Pereira Lima (writer) and Mônica Martinez (Jungian therapist) (2023 – ongoing)
Cinematography vs. Screenwriting – with Alziro Barbosa – Inspiratorium (2017)
Biographical Narratives – EPL, with Edvaldo Pereira Lima – São Paulo (2017)
Travel Writing in Literary Journalism – EPL – São Paulo (2014)
Creative Writing – Total Writing – EPL, with Edvaldo Pereira Lima – São Paulo (2014)
Art Therapy – Mandalas and Chakras – Espaço Viver com Arte (2012)
Professional Classical Ballet – Royal Academy of Dance – London (1984–2005)
Contemporary Dance – Esporte Clube Pinheiros (2007–2015)
Film Screenwriting – with Di Moretti – São Paulo (2007)
Advanced Photoshop: Graphic Production and Image Editing – Impacta Tecnologia – São Paulo (2006)
Assistant Directing – with Amilcar Claro – Stein Produções – São Paulo (2004)
Visual Arts – with Rosemari Korb – São Paulo (1991–1996)

FILMOGRAPHY

“ISABELLA – O CASO NARDONI” (2023) – Feature documentary. Co-director. Netflix.
“7 PRISIONEIROS” (2020) – Narrative feature. First Assistant Director. O2 Filmes. Netflix.
“12 MOEDAS” (2018) – Documentary feature. First Assistant Director. O2 Filmes. HBO.
“GOSTO SE DISCUTE” (2016) – Narrative feature (romantic comedy). First Assistant Director. Damasco Filmes. Theatrical release.
“GOSTOSAS, LINDAS E SEXIES” (2016) – Narrative feature (romantic comedy). First Assistant Director. Santa Rita Filmes. Theatrical release.
“WOOD” (2017) – Documentary feature (in development). Story researcher and treatment writer. Inae Produções.
“ALZHEIMER NA PERIFERIA” (2015) – Documentary. Story researcher. Malabar Filmes. Theatrical and online release.
“ESTAMOS JUNTOS” (2009) – Narrative feature (drama). Second Assistant Director. Olhar Imaginário Filmes. Theatrical release.
“FAMÍLIA VENDE TUDO” (2008) – Narrative feature (comedy). Second Assistant Director. A.F. Cinema. Theatrical release.
“BLINDNESS” (2007) – Narrative feature (drama). Second Assistant Director. O2 Filmes. Theatrical release.
“OS DOZE TRABALHOS” (2005) – Narrative feature (drama/thriller). Second Assistant Director. Politheama Filmes. Theatrical release.
“O BOLO DE MORANGO” (2006) – Narrative short film. First Assistant Director. Africa Filmes.
“ANTÔNIA: O FILME” (2005) – Narrative feature (drama). Second Assistant Director. Coração da Selva Filmes. Theatrical release.
“JOGO SUBTERRÂNEO” (2004) – Narrative feature (romance). Production Assistant. Vagalume Produções. Theatrical release.
“QUANTO VALE OU É POR QUILO?” (2003) – Narrative feature (drama). Production Assistant. Agravo Produções. Theatrical release.
“O CASO CELSO DANIEL” (2022) – Docuseries. First Assistant Director. Escarlate. Globoplay.
“LEXA: MOSTRA ESSE PODER” (2021) – Docuseries. First Assistant Director, Additional Directing & Additional Writing. Kondzilla Filmes.
“INSPIRADORES” (2018) – Documentary series (5 episodes). First Assistant Director, Content Researcher & Producer. Maria Farinha Filmes. Rede Globo.
“MULHERES NA LUTA” (2018) – Documentary series (8 episodes). First Assistant Director. Conspiração Filmes / Canal Combate / UFC. Canal Combate.
“FUTUROS CAMPEÕES” (2017) – Documentary series (8 episodes). Character and story researcher, First Assistant Director. Academia de Filmes / Canal Combate / UFC. Pay TV.
“ESPÍRITO DA LUTA – TERRA DE LUTA” (2016) – Documentary series (episode 3). Character and story researcher, First Assistant Director. Academia de Filmes / Canal Combate / UFC. Pay TV.
“DUAL SURVIVAL – DESAFIO EM DOSE DUPLA” (Season 1) – Reality series. Real people casting and story research. Mixer. Discovery Channel.

BRANDED CONTENT

“ESCUTA AS MINAS – PITTY” (2019) – Branded short documentary. Director. Bando Studio. Spotify.
“#1 MUDA MUITOS” (2018) – Branded short documentary. Director and Screenwriter. Maria Farinha Filmes. Instituto Península.
“ESCUTA AS MINAS!” (2018) – Branded short documentary. Character researcher & First Assistant Director. Awake. Skol.
“ALPHA, A NOVA GERAÇÃO” (2014) – Branded documentary. Content and character researcher & First Assistant Director. The Kumite. Heinz.

WORKS

“FOGO NA FLORESTA” (2016) – Virtual Reality Documentary. First Assistant Director, Researcher, and Screenwriter. Academia de Filmes & Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). Xingu National Park – Waurá Village.
Work with producers: Academia de Filmes, Movie&Art, Conspiração Filmes, Bossa Nova, O2 Filmes, Paranoid, Bando Studio, Mixer, Fulano Filmes, The Kumite, Zulu Filmes, Cia de Cinema, Dinamo, Associados, Delicatessen, Ocean Films, Sweet Films, Greengo Films, Pop Corn Filmes, e AD Studio.