Bateu Castelo

Bateu Castelo Filmes is an independent production company based in Recife, Pernambuco, active in the market since 2012. Specializing in the creation of original content, the company is dedicated to developing auteur projects for film, focusing on narratives that reflect the cultural and creative diversity of Brazil's Northeast. The production company maintains a consistent presence in Pernambuco's video production scene, contributing to regional filmmaking with works that seek recognition through grants and festivals.

The company is run by a duo of partners with complementary backgrounds, ensuring a comprehensive view of the creative process. André Hora works as director, cinematographer and editor, bringing technical expertise in post-production and high-resolution workflows, with awards that attest to his quality, such as Best Editing at Cine PE. Daniel Edmundson, in turn, is a director, screenwriter and designer, with specialized training in screenwriting and recognition in major literary and design awards.

Bateu Castelo Filmes is currently focusing its efforts on two film projects in development. The feature film "O Aparelho Batatão" and the short film "Renascer: A História de Império," both directed by Daniel Edmundson and Natália Maia Lima. These projects are funded by public state grants, demonstrating the company's ability to secure funding and develop works of cultural relevance.

With a distinctive visual identity and a portfolio spanning film, TV, music and design, the production company positions itself as a full-fledged creative studio. Its work goes beyond executive production, engaging deeply in the conception, screenwriting and design of its works, resulting in audiovisual products with a strong and coherent authorial signature.

The company stands out for its independent production model, which values authorship and narrative experimentation. Its track record of awards and selections at design and film events reinforces its commitment to excellence and innovation. Bateu Castelo Filmes thus establishes itself as an active and respected voice in Pernambuco's video production scene, bringing its productions to an audience that appreciates quality cinema and original narratives.