QuaseCinema

Cia Quase Cinema is an arts production company focused on the research, promotion, and production of shadow theater. Since 2014, the company has dedicated itself to bringing together national and international groups, fostering an exchange of ideas, practices, and dialogue on the contemporary production of this performing art form. Its work goes beyond traditional stages, with a clear mission to decentralize access to art and culture.

The production company's work spans several fronts, including staging performances, organizing international festivals, and developing educational projects. The company brings its shows to rural areas and urban peripheries, ensuring that art reaches diverse audiences that are often underserved by conventional cultural circuits.

Beyond performances, Cia Quase Cinema offers courses and workshops, strengthening the training and dissemination of shadow theater. This initiative reinforces its commitment to ongoing research and to building a vibrant ecosystem around this ancient art form, bringing it up to date for a contemporary context.

The production company also runs a specialized blog, Sombráfrica, which serves as a platform for discussion and knowledge-sharing. With an international presence, evidenced by its website being available in four languages (Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French), the company maintains a global dialogue, positioning itself as a hub of reference in the shadow theater scene.