Rafael Toledo, a 29-year-old director and writer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, initially honed his craft through theater school, which instilled in him an actor-centric approach to filmmaking. This foundation has become a defining aspect of his cinematic style. In 2022, he made his first short film "Cemitério de Flores," a fantasy horror film, followed by his second project, "Blockbuster, a neo-noir comedy in 2024.
