Leonardo Amorim was born in Maceió, Alagoas. He's a director, screenwriter, producer, editor, actor, programmer and founding member of the film society Mirante Cineclube. His last short, Burn My Skin, premiered on the 27th Queer Lisboa and won best national short film at the 13th Rio LGBTQIA+ International Film Festival. It was also part of festivals such as Uppsala, Havana, Mix Brasil, Reelout Queer Film Festival, Mardi Gras Film Festival - Queer Screen, Janela International and Kinoforum - São Paulo International Short Film Festival.
