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RIC OSTROWER
Director

Ric Ostrower is a seasoned audiovisual director with a career spanning major Brazilian networks such as GNT, MTV, and Globo, where he helmed iconic shows like Saia Justa and Que Marravilha! He began his career in advertising as an assistant director and, after a sabbatical year traveling through the US and Europe, joined MTV Brasil. There, he stood out as director of the VMB (MTV Video Music Brazil) for three consecutive years and directed celebrated Acústico sessions for Rita Lee, Jorge Ben Jor, and Cidade Negra. During his seven years at MTV, he created and directed a wide range of formats, including Fica Comigo, Erótica, and MTV Sports.

Ric also directed for RedeTV during its inaugural year, shot concerts for Trama Records, and restructured the show GNT Fashion. He launched and directed the first season of Saia Justa, one of GNT’s flagship talk shows. After documenting his solo travels through Asia and Oceania over three and a half years as a photographer, he moved to Rio de Janeiro at GNT’s invitation. There, he created Que Marravilha!, Globosat’s first reality show, and served as showrunner for 13 successful seasons. He also directed Cartas na Mesa, and contributed to Happy Hour and Superbonita. On Globo, he directed two seasons of Amor & Sexo.

Returning to São Paulo, Ric studied screenwriting and dramaturgy in Robert McKee’s seminars and in José Carvalho’s advanced training program. He went on to direct Olhares Brasileiros (CNN Brasil) and Cozinha Prática (GNT). He is currently developing his second scripted series while continuing to direct audiovisual content across platforms. 

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science – Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.

Filmography

  • “COZINHA PRÁTICA” (2022) – Cooking show. Director. GNT. Hosted by Rita Lobo.
  • “COZINHA PRÁTICA” (2022) – Cooking show directed for GNT Channel, hosted by Rita Lobo.
  • “OLHARES BRASILEIROS” (2022) – Interview series directed for CNN Brazil, hosted by Abílio Diniz.
  • “OFICINA ANUAL DE SÉRIES” (2019/2021) – Creator and writer of a fiction series project developed with Roteiraria and Zé Carvalho.
  • “BRANDED CONTENT” (2018) – Creator and director of branded campaigns for Santander, Droga Raia, and GRACC.
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA! CHEFINHOS” (2016) – Cooking competition show created and directed for GNT, hosted by Claude Troisgros.
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA! CHATO PRA COMER” (2015) – Family food show created and directed for GNT, hosted by Claude Troisgros.
  • “AMOR & SEXO” (2014/2015) – Talk show directed for TV Globo, hosted by Fernanda Lima.
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA! REVANCHE” (2013) – Culinary reality show created and directed for GNT, hosted by Claude Troisgros.
  • “SUPERBONITA” (2013) – Beauty and lifestyle show directed for GNT, hosted by Luana Piovani.
  • “CARTAS NA MESA” (2012) – Talk show on sex and relationships, created and directed for GNT.
  • “TEMPORADA DE MODA” (2011) – Fashion coverage directed for GNT (SPFW + Fashion Rio).
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA!” (2010/2012) – Culinary lifestyle show created and directed for GNT, hosted by Claude Troisgros.
  • “MENU CONFIANÇA” (2009) – Cooking program directed for GNT.
  • “RIO SUMMER MODA” (2009) – Fashion event directed at Forte de Copacabana (RJ).
  • “PRÊMIO MODA BRASIL” (2008) – Fashion awards show directed at Teatro Municipal (SP), hosted by Zé Maurício Machline.
  • “VIAGEM PELO ORIENTE” (2003/2007) – Photographer and journalist for Viagem & Turismo magazine; reported a 3.5-year solo trip through Asia and Oceania.
  • “SAIA JUSTA” (2002) – First season of talk show directed for GNT, hosted by Monica Waldvogel, Rita Lee, Marisa Orth, and Fernanda Young.
  • “ACÚSTICO JORGE BENJOR” (2000) – Music special directed for MTV Brazil.
  • “VOCÊ POR PERTO” (2000) – Music video directed for artist Jair Oliveira.
  • TRAMA RECORDS (2000) – Director of DVD and concert recordings for Leci Brandão and other artists at Blen Blen Club (SP).
  • “FICA COMIGO” (2000/2001) – Dating show created and directed for MTV Brazil, hosted by Fernanda Lima.
  • “GNT FASHION” (2000/2001) – Fashion magazine show directed for GNT, hosted by Lilian Pacce.
  • “VOCÊ POR PERTO” (2000) – Music video directed for Jair Oliveira (duplicate listing).
  • “SUPERPOP” (1999) – Variety show directed for Rede TV, hosted by Adriane Galisteu.
  • “CICLO MTV” (1992/1999) – Special Projects Manager and Director at MTV Brazil; highlights include VMB ’97–’99, Acústico Rita Lee, Erótica MTV, MTV Sports, Moda Esporte Clube.
  • “DIRECTOR ASSISTANT” (1988/1990) – Second Assistant Director at Film Planet and 5.6 Filmes.

Awards and Nominations

  • “QUE MARRAVILHA!” (2011)
    • Monet Awards – Winner: Best Cooking Show (GNT)
  • “ESCULTOR” (1997)
    • Profissionais do Ano Award – Winner: São Paulo Regional Category (Direction). Commercial for Cerveja Malta (EB Filmes – SP)
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