SHOWRUNNER & DIRECTOR
What makes me a great Showrunner/Director?
Having been in the business for almost 20 years, I have worn many hats in a number of different productions. I've been a shooter, a production manager, a segment producer, a post-production coordinator, and an award-winning editor. Because I have worked in so many different areas I understand what needs to happen in the field so that my post-production team has everything they require in order to meet the expectations of the creative team, production company(s), and network executives.
Above is a sample of my recent work as a Showrunner/Director and below you'll find descriptions and specific videos from my 2023 work.
Full Episodes with English subtitles upon request.
Raphael Alvarez
"WRITTEN IN THE STARS"
SHOWRUNNER/DIRECTOR
“Match Nas Estrelas” is a program involving relationships and astrology.
In each episode, the audience meets a participant who represents a zodiac sign. Each person goes on four dates with suitors from other signs to talk and understand if there really is chemistry between the two people. At the decisive moment, with the help of Ingrid Guimarães, they need to choose whether or not to listen to the stars and choose who they will end up with at the end of the program.
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO - RELATIONSHIP REALITY/12 Episodes
"BR TRANS"
DIRECTOR
BR Trans is a documentary that gives voice to the most marginalized and murdered population in Brazil, the transgenders community.
Through the juxtaposition of a play starring Silvero Pereira, real stories and fiction are mixed in search of feelings such as affection and empathy. BR TRANS, the documentary, focuses also on Silvero's work as an actor and his education efforts around Brazil. The film also interviews transgender people from all walks of life, giving voice to an unjustified marginalized segment of society.
CANAL BRASIL/GLOBOSAT - FEATURE FILM 2023
"MOTHER MODE"
SHOWRUNNER/DIRECTOR
In a 4-episode documentary special, Ingrid Guimarães investigates the combination of motherhood and professional life. Being able to coordinate the two activities is a challenge that goes beyond age, social class, or access to cutting-edge solutions. Certain professions generate curious developments: how do they adapt to mothers who switch from night to day in jobs with inverted schedules? What about when the profession involves risk, endless shifts, or other specific challenges? During a series of candid conversations with new mothers and mothers-to-be who remain in the workforce, Ingrid uses her own experience to question this dilemma that crosses generations.
GNT/GLOBOSAT - DOCUMENTARY SERIES / 4 Episódios
"VIVA AT DISNEY'S PARKS"
SHOWRUNNER/DIRECTOR
Viva Network, one of the highest ratings networks in Brazil, teams up with Walt Disney World Resorts for a TV Specials with the comedy star Heloisa Perissé, and her two daughters, for a fun journey through the magic of Walt Disney, showcasing new and classic attractions at all of the 4, Walt Disney World Resort Parks.
The show is hosted by the award-winning actress and comedian Fabiana Karla.
VIVA/GLOBOSAT - SUMMER SPECIAL
LIVING ON LAUGHTER
DIRECTOR
Living On Laughter is a comprehensive portrait of Brazilian comedy through the years, showing its best comedians and remembering its most iconic characters, sketches, shows, and movies. Presented by actor and comedian Ingrid Guimarães, She interviews many legends of Brazilian comedy, like Renato Aragão, Carlos Alberto de Nóbrega, Miguel Falabella, Berta Loran, as well as the new generation like Fábio Porchat, Tatá Werneck & Gregório Duvivier among many others.
VIVA/GLOBOSAT - DOCUMENTARY SERIES/ 4 Episódio
"MAKING A PARTY"
SHOWRUNNER/DIRECTOR
"Making a Party" is a weekly cable TV show on GNT channel that focus on tips for planning and executing parties for kids. With over 188 episodes to date ( 6 seasons), the show have been a huge hit. "Making a Party" is hosted by the actress Fernanda Rodrigues.
This year, "Making a Party" celebrates Children’s Day at WDW, with a 43-minute TV Special all taped at theWalt Disney World Resort. Fernanda Rodrigues and the Strausse Family explores all 4 WDW Parks including the new Toy Story Land.
GNT NETWORK - CHILDREN"S DAY SPECIAL
"SHOPPING FRENZY - LOCK UP
SHOWRUNNER/DIRECTOR
In a special season, Ingrid Guimarães is back with “ Além da Conta” but this time with #Confined.
With light, fun, and current content, the presenter connects directly from her home with anonymous and famous people to investigate excesses of behavior in times of social isolation, with technology as the only way of interacting with people and the world. A season that was going to be filmed in China had changed due to the pandemic and we ended up confined
GNT/GLOBOSAT NETWORK- TV SERIES /3 SEASONS
The prime-time television series, “ANOTA AÍ” (“TAKE NOTE”) hosted by Titi Müller, goes after the best and most interesting stuff to do in the world! In “ANOTA AÍ”, Titi travels abroad to discover the best pizzas, the craziest VIP experiences, the biggest thrills, the yummiest street food, and much more. The first season was shot in places like Dubai, Tokyo, Istanbul, Rome, Berlin, Paris and more. On the second season, currently airing, Titi explored places such as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Macau, Lisbon, London, Amsterdam, Viena, Saint Martin, New Orleans, Memphis, and Kingston.
MULTISHOW NETWORK - TRAVEL SHOW/8 SEASONS
"SHOPPING FRENZY"
SHOWRUNNER/DIRECTOR
"Shopping Frenzy" is a news and entertainment series that investigates why Brazilians became the biggest overseas spenders In the U.S. and are now the number one tourists spending money in New York City. Hosted by celebrated and award-winning actress Ingrid Guimarães, the series brings a new perspective into this new and huge phenomenon. In its 5th Season, the show was shot in NYC, Miami, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
GNT/GLOBOSAT NETWORK - TV SERIES/5 SEASONS
"THE GRETCHENS"
DIRECTOR
"WRITE IT DOWN"
DIRECTOR
A Pop singer Gretchen enjoys her most recent comeback due to the international success of the “Swish Swish” lyric video, from Katy Perry, starred by her. THE GRETCHENS follows her daily life in France and her frequent and long trips to Brazil, where she does a lot of shows and deals with her title of Queen of the Internet. The reality show also portrays her relationship with the rest of the family, like her transexual son Thammy, his girlfriend Andressa, and her sister Sula Miranda, a country music singer. In its first season, THE GRETCHENS dives into the daily lives of the family and Gretchen’s busy agenda that takes her all over Brazil and her long-awaited meeting with Katy Perry.
MULTISHOW NETWORK - REALITY SERIES
"DZI CROQUETTES"
DIRECTOR & EDITOR
DZI CROQUETTES is today the most awarded Documentary in Brazilian History with an array of awards, including awards in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Torino and Brazil and the equivalent of the Brazilian Academy Awards and the Golden Globes in Rio de Janeiro. After its successful run in its country of origin, DZI CROQUETTES represented Brazil in more than 50 international film festivals. It was first shown in NYC at MoMA, getting outstanding reviews at the LA Times, Variety, NY Times, among others.
CANAL BRASIL NETWORK - DOCUMENTARY FILM
"MEDUSA"
DIRECTOR
Based on the play by the incredible American writer, producer and showrunner Steve Yockey. The film MEDUSA tells the story of Meredith and her secrets.
Meredith has some bad habits: smoking, lying, yelling at strangers... and something so unimaginable that she must keep it a secret from everyone in her life.
How far can loss take a person?
TRIA PRODUCTIONS - FICTION FILM
"PARINTINS - Enchanted Island"
DIRECTOR
PARINTINS goes deep into the Amazon river to find an island by the name of Parintins.
The blue or the red? The Star or the heart? The historic rivalry between those two teams locally called “Caprichoso” and “Garantido” dominates a small island in the middle of the Brazilian Amazon. The documentary PARINTINS talks to locals who make one of the major popular festivals in Brazil: The “Festival of Parintins” possible,
Produced by TRIA Productions, this documentary shows not only the festival of the folklore Island of Parintins, in the Amazon but also the history, preparation, life and journey of its residents.
TRIA PRODUCTIONS - DOCUMENTARY FILM
BROADWAY DREAMS
EP/DIRECTOR/EDITOR
Broadway Dreams is a new prime-time Brazilian TV series centering around six actors/dancers who are in New York trying to get into the musical theater world. Each weekly episode is inspired by a well-known Broadway show and follows the cast while they prepare for an audition. The first season has episodes dedicated to shows like A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Wicked, Priscilla, and others. The final episode was taped during a live showcase at Theater Row. First season guests: Oscar and Tony Award Winner Joel Grey, Tony Award-Winner Karen Ziemba, Nick Adams (headliner of Broadway’s Priscilla - Queen of the Desert), Village Voice columnist Michael Musto.
MULTISHOW NETWORK - REALITY COMPETITION - 10 EPISODES