Pedro Reinato is a screenwriter, script consultant, and professor. He holds a specialization in Literature from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (2004), as well as a Master’s degree (2008) and a Ph.D. (2015) in Brazilian Literature from the University of São Paulo (USP).As a screenwriter, he has written works across various genres, including the feature film Câncer com Ascendente em Virgem (2025), directed by Rosane Svartmann, winner of the ABRA Award for Best Comedy Screenplay, and O Anel de Eva (2024), directed by Dufflair Barradas. In the documentary field, he co-wrote O Coro do Te-ato: Ver com Olhos Livres (2023), directed by Stella Penido, about the Teatro Oficina. In partnership with director Natan Fox, he wrote the short film O Homem que Virou Castanha (2023).For digital platforms, he contributed to both seasons of the web series Desabafo de um Professor (2018–2019), produced by Editora do Brasil.As an educator, Pedro teaches the course Histórias para Tela: Introdução ao Roteiro Audiovisual at Instituto Conhecimento Liberta (ICL) and has been part of the postgraduate program in Audiovisual Screenwriting at FAAP (Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado). At Roteiraria, he is the academic coordinator and instructor for courses such as Writers’ Room Workshop, Screenwriting Training Program, and Introduction to Adaptation. He also taught in the online course A Jornada do Roteiro, a partnership between ANCINE and Roteiraria.
Education
- Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo – Specialization in Literature (2004)
- University of São Paulo – Master’s degree in Brazilian Literature (2008)
- University of São Paulo – PhD in Brazilian Literature (2015)
Filmography
- “CÂNCER COM ASCENDENTE EM VIRGEM” (2024) – Director: Rosane Svartman. Feature film.
- “O ANEL DE EVA” (2024) – Director: Duflair Barradas. Feature film.
- “O CORO DO TE-ATO: VER COM OLHOS LIVRES” (2023) – Director: Stella Penido. Feature film.
- “NOITES DE JOÃO” (post-production) – Documentary. TV Sesc. Behind-the-scenes of João Gilberto’s final concert.
- “O HOMEM QUE VIROU CASTANHA” (2023) – Director: Natan Fox.
- “METEORO” (2024) – Post Production: J. Bribilati. Feature film.
- “DESABAFO DE UM PROFESSOR” (2018/2019) – Produced by Editora do Brasil and Bribilati. Feature film.
Teaching
- As an educator, Pedro teaches in the Postgraduate Program in Audiovisual Screenwriting at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP). At Instituto Conhecimento Liberta (ICL), he teaches the course Stories for the Screen: Introduction to Audiovisual Screenwriting. At Roteiraria, he is the academic coordinator and teaches several courses, including Series Workshop, Screenwriter Training, and Introduction to Adaptation. He is also a faculty member in the online course The Screenwriting Journey, a partnership between ANCINE and Roteiraria.