Felipe Santelli
Biography
Felipe Santelli (born June 24, 2003) is a filmmaker, actor, cultural producer, curator, and DJ, born in Natal, Brazil. He directed, wrote, and edited the short films A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar (2022) and Na Casa dos 20 (2025), both awarded on the festival circuit, and also co-directed and edited Banheiro dos Campeões (2024). He is currently developing the short film Coisa de Uma Noite, which concludes the Coming-of-Age Trilogy, also composed of A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar and Na Casa dos 20. In parallel, he works as a curator and cultural producer, with experience in film clubs, independent showcases, and electronic music events. He has worked as an assistant director, acting coach, and actor in short and feature-length films. He is currently pursuing a degree in Social Communication – Audiovisual at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).
