Name: Felipe Novaes
Area of work: Screenwriting, Directing, Producing
Program: Bolsa
Edition: 2025
City: São Paulo
State: SP
City of origin: Araraquara, SP
Felipe holds a degree in Journalism and a postgraduate degree in Documentary Film from FGV-Rio, under the supervision of Eduardo Escorel. As a director and producer, he released the feature film "Chorão: Marginal Alado," about the life of singer Chorão. Besides winning awards at major festivals, it was the most-watched film in Brazil during its release week. Felipe has just finished filming his first biopic, the feature "If Not Me, Who Will Make You Happy?". In the podcast world, he directed and hosted an episode for Rádio Novelo about musician João Gilberto. He was the development executive for the documentary series about Marília Mendonça, produced by Amazon. He is currently working on his next feature documentary, "A CAPA," about an episode in the life of singer Cazuza, and developing the feature film "ELKE," an adaptation of Chico Felitti's biography of Elke Maravilha.
In 2025, Felipe was selected for the TFL Next Series and became part of the Talent Network.
