OUR
MAJOR PROJECTS
3 Siblings
Three siblings with different gender identities and sexual orientations bring us into their world during São Paulo’s LGBTQ Pride Month. We learn about their relationships with each other, and how they work to overcome rampant homophobia and transphobia that exists in Brazil.
Retraining the Brain
Three women from three different countries have all come to Canada for different reasons. But, with their education they received at home no longer valid in Canada, they are forced to reskill and retrain as they make their new lives in Canada.
Lost and Found: A Story About Fatherhood (In Development)
At the time when Sandro Silva was about to become a father, he found his own father after being estranged for nearly 25 years. Finding his father again has taken him on a long journey to rediscover his roots and family history, most of which was destoryed after slavery was abolished in 1888.
PRODUCTION SERVICES
Beyond the Map With Google
Beyond the Map takes viewers into the world of the parts of Rio de Janeiro, which don’t show up on the map: the favelas. Explore the world of the Favelas in 360˚ like never before, and explore more content and stories from Brazil’s postcard city. Created just before the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, this high-budget production contracted Dona Ana Films & Multimedia to make this project a reality.
Rotten | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
Local farming is fading as profit margins decide what food makes it to our plates. The new Netflix documentary series Rotten exposes the fraud, corruption, and the consequences on our health of today’s global food industry. Nobody’s hands are clean.
Carmen Carrera - Outpost Episode HBO Fusion Brazil
Carmen Carrera takes us on a trip with HBO and Fusion TV to shed some light on the current conditions effecting the trans community in Brazil. Brazil still remains the most dangerous place in the world for Trans and gender diverse people worldwide.
DOCUMENTARY
There's More to Capoeira Than You Think
Reni Lima Ferreira left Brazil 20 years ago to come to the prairies. Despite being a world away from the motherland of capoeira, he honed his skills that celebrate his culture and became a capoeira maestro in Edmonton.
'Demon' Fire Performer Puts Out 6,300° Flame With His Tongue
Doug “Demon” Thompson spends his days burning up his body in the “Circus of Hell” — a family fire performance troupe. Always fascinated by the element, Thompson, an Alberta resident, eventually taught himself how to light his body on fire without feeling pain.
Marilyn in Jasper
In 1953, Marilyn Monroe came to Jasper to film the Hollywood blockbuster “River of No Return.” Her visit is still remembered fondly by the Jasper residents who met her and have the photographs to prove it.
Eye of the Storm
Three women in STEM from Edmonton experience the ups and the downs of chasing storms while being trained meteorologists with a deep passion for weather events.
PODCASTS
Youth For Youth
Want to get to know the youth leaders of today? Youth For Youth is a six-part series that’s sharing stories and perspectives on some of the biggest issues facing young people today. This podcast explores big topics like mental health, climate change, the impacts of social media, and how to deal with cancel culture as a teenager.
The Deep Dive
The Deep Dive is a weekly podcast that goes deeper into everything we’re working on at The Walrus. Tune in to hear from writers, Talkers, illustrators, editors, and other contributors to all the things we create.
Storylines
‘Storylines’ is Women in Film and Television Alberta’s inaugural podcast. Join your host, Sheena Rossiter, every week as we highlight some of the most successful women in film and television from in front of and behind the camera. Subscribe now to get all 15 weekly episodes and bonus episodes wherever you get your podcasts. ‘Storylines’ will launch March 9, 2020 and runs until June 15, 2020.
Go the Distance
The world is rethinking education, and distance learning has become a major part of the conversation. It may seem new and strange, but it’s been going on for a long time, creating opportunities and transforming lives. This series will share stories from learners at one of the world’s leading distance and online education institutions: Athabasca University, Canada’s Online University. We hope it will inspire you to start your own path to education. How far will education take you?
VIDEO JOURNALISM
2016 Showreel
A showreel of some of Sheena Rossiter’s video journalism work from around Latin America between 2013-2017.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup
A showreel of some of the coverage Sheena Rossiter did as a senior video journalist and field producer in the lead up and during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games
A showreel of some of the coverage Sheena Rossiter did as a senior video journalist and field producer in the lead up and during the Rio2016 Olympics.
The Monocle Travel Guide Series: Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is one of few global cities that strikes a balance between cosmopolitan hub and natural wonder. As well its openness and unique mix of people, the city has a wide range of galleries, restaurants and world-famous beaches.
New Cities Summit 2013: São Paulo
Reporting for Monocle, the New Cities Summit was held in Sao Paulo in 2013, which talked about the future of global cities. Here is a summary of what was spoken about at the event.
Why Cuiabá?
Reporting for Perform Group (now DAZN), we explore the 2014 FIFA World Cup city of Cuiabá, Brazil.
VIDEO JOURNALISM
2016 Showreel
A showreel of some of Sheena Rossiter’s video journalism work from around Latin America between 2013-2017.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup
A showreel of some of the coverage Sheena Rossiter did as a senior video journalist and field producer in the lead up and during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games
A showreel of some of the coverage Sheena Rossiter did as a senior video journalist and field producer in the lead up and during the Rio2016 Olympics.
The Monocle Travel Guide Series: Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is one of few global cities that strikes a balance between cosmopolitan hub and natural wonder. As well its openness and unique mix of people, the city has a wide range of galleries, restaurants and world-famous beaches.
New Cities Summit 2013: São Paulo
Reporting for Monocle, the New Cities Summit was held in Sao Paulo in 2013, which talked about the future of global cities. Here is a summary of what was spoken about at the event.
Why Cuiabá?
Reporting for Perform Group (now DAZN), we explore the 2014 FIFA World Cup city of Cuiabá, Brazil.
SHORT FILMS
1000 Brazils of Truth
São Paulo is a megacity full of paradoxes. It’s a place to lose yourself, but where you can find yourself too. It is beauty in concrete and chaos. “1000 Brazils of Truth” is an original song that’s an ode to Latin America’s largest city.
Dona Ana Films & Multimedia Donates to The Monte Azul Community Association
Dona Ana Films & Multimedia is proud to announce that, for every project the company produces, a small donation to The Monte Azul Association (A Associação Comunitária Monte) Azul in São Paulo will be made.
Dona Ana Films & Multimedia co-founder, Sandro Silva, was born and raised in favela Monte Azul and he benefited from the social services from the non-profit while he was growing up. For more information visit: monteazul.org/pt-br/.
Lixo no Lixo
Este projeto pretende contribuir para que tenhamos no Brasil um carnaval com menos sujeira nas ruas e nas praias, sempre respeitando as regras de civilidade.
Toda a equipe atuou voluntariamente.