producing & consulting







PRODUCING

In 2010 I founded the producion company DESVIA with artist/director/writer Gabriel Mascaro. Since then I have produced a series of award winning documentaries, narrative features and short films all premiered in A festivals (Cannes, Venice, Berlin, IDFA, IFFR, CPH:DOX, San Sebastian, TIFF). As I move into focusing on directing and writing more, I will continue to produce a select number of films that align with my desire to support projects that provoke deep reflection, challenge our world views and push the boundaries of film form.

You can see my full bio/filmography here. and more information on my background on the about page on this site. 


Please feel free to email camille@desvia.com.br if you have a project that you would like Desvia to consider producing or co-producing. 

More info on Desvia and our films at www.desvia.com.br



CONSULTING

As I shift to directing more and only producing a very select number of films I am offering my services as a bespoke consultant to documentary and narrative projects in all stages of development, production & distribution with a particular focus on project development, script consultancy, international coproduction & impact distribution. Based on the unique artistic vision of each project I can provide advice on moving your project forward during these different stages in a creative & financially viable way. I believe that whislt the director’s artistic vision is at the centre of every great film, economically viable prodution strategys and financing must be also alighned with that vision. This has been a grounding principal in all the films I have made that have all premiered in A festivals. I have an instinct for great projects and drawing onmy 15 years of experience I would like to share my knowlegde and insight further through consulting for upcoming filmmakers.

My fees can be adjusted to an hourly, daily or project rate depending on the needs of the project and can range from simple one session feedback to co-writing and revising dossiers, budgets, coproduciton plans, creatitve and strategic producion plans, script consulting, hiring of crew, feedback on edits and festival and distribution strategies. 


Please email rachel@desvia.com.br with an outline of what you are looking for if you are interested in me providing consultancy for your project/film.

 





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