Petra Costa

Petra Costa's achievements in documentary filmmaking have earned her international acclaim. Her film The Edge of Democracy was nominated for an Academy Award, a rare feat for a Brazilian documentary, and won a Peabody Award, one of the highest honors in media. Her most recent work, Apocalypse in the Tropics, won a Cinema Eye Honors, solidifying her reputation for tackling complex political subjects with nuance and personal depth.Costa's films have been screened at prestigious festivals including Sundance, Venice, and IDFA, and she was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2018. Her work continues to inspire audiences and filmmakers alike, particularly for its courageous blend of memoir and political critique.