Films for social impact
Ieda Rozenfeld
Documentarist
Portfolio
Step into the anthropological world of Ieda Rozenfeld
I believe in art and expression as a form of healing and social change“ - Ieda Rozenfeld.
With every film, she plunges into the depths of the human soul and unforgettable characters, giving voice to those who live on the margins of our society.
The rural women workers , BRazil (2014)
Filming in amazon for the ministry of health Brazil
Bio
As a documentary filmmaker, my works focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, offering a platform to those often overlooked by society. I have crafted scripts and directed films within the storytelling genre, featuring protagonists from various backgrounds such as homeless individuals, impoverished community members, isolated Quilombolas African ancestry of enslaved black people, rural women, fishermen, the LGBTQIA+ community, people deprived of liberty in prisons, psychosocial treatment centers, indigenous tribes in the Amazon, and projects centered on public health. I have ventured Villages, into remote regions of Brazil, where necessities like clean water, medicine, and electricity are scarce.
“The need to be heard is the deepest human need. To be heard is to be legitimized.”
Eduardo Coutinho
Education
Ieda Rozenfeld’s educational journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of the nuances of documentary filmmaking, from crafting real narratives to a storytelling format.
Her commitment to mastering the art of finding compelling histories is evident in her academic and professional accomplishments.
Master in Digital Transformation PUC, Rio de Janeiro Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Film Industry |
Specialization in Documentaries Escuela de Cine e Television, Cuba Specialization: Documentary Storytelling |
MBA Film and Television Business Fundacao Getulio Vargas, Rio de Janeiro Film Executive Production, Distribution and Exhibition Channels |
Bachelor of Communication in Film Studies Federal University UFF, Rio de Janeiro Concentration: Film Analysis & Cinematic Storytelling Final work: YIDCHE IN THE TROPICS Jewish Cinema at Rio de Janeiro |
Digital Tools for Effective Public Service Journalism ICFJ - International Center for Journalists Digital tools to cover public interest issues, ranging from basic sanitation to education and health. |
DATA-DRIVEN JOURNALISM Knight Center of Journalism in the Americas How data is used in the media industry today, where to locate data, how to clean and analyze it critically, and how to optimize the presentation of information for maximum readability and interactivity. |
Ethnographic Cinema Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro Ethnographic Cinema, image, and qualitative Data-Driven research Laboratory "Internet, Health and Society" (LAISS) |
Jean Rouch Workshop - Anthropologist Cinema Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro Communications, Cientific and Technological Information in Health |
Social Impact studies
Fundraising Nefesh BNefesh, Israel Essential tools for Fundraising; identifying potential donors and crafting compelling funding appeals to implementing effective follow-up and stewardship strategies |
Fundamentals of fundraising Association of Fundraisers Professionals AFP, Canada Activities and societies: Advanced Philanthropy through Education, Training and Advocacy |
The Data Science of Nonprofit Service Organizations Linkedin Learning How some of the common concerns of nonprofit service organizations can be addressed using new sources of data—including social media and web analytics—and how methods like predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization can make organizations more productive and efficient. |
Linkedin Learning The six pillars of fundraising and how to use these pillars to set and achieve ambitious goals for your non profit organization. |
Body of work
Tuberculosis: A Hidden Epidemic
The documentary explores Neglected Disease Tuberculosis transmission in marginalized communities across Brazil, including Favelas in Rio de Janeiro, homeless individuals in Recife, LGBTQIA+, and an indigenous village in the remote Amazon. It sheds light on the social determinants contributing to the spread of the disease affecting thousands annually.
Cuban Doctors in Brazil
The story follows a Cuban Doctor who chooses to live among Indigenous tribes in remote areas of the Amazon without access to medications. How does his family in Cuba react to this decision? Filmed in Brazil and Cuba.
The Culture of the Seas
The fishing community faces challenges in sustaining themselves due to the influx of fishing vessels.
Bacchus in Tropics
In the rural areas of northeast Brazil, three generations of women in the wine industry demonstrate how their empowerment has not only boosted economic development but has also been influenced by it.
Health Surveillance in Disasters
Glass House
During the 2006 flood in Rio Branco, Amazon, around 35,000 individuals were impacted, with 8,000 losing their homes. What were the government and the community's responses to the aftermath of this traumatic event?
The documentary tracks female inmates in a high-security women's prison engaging in modern dance as part of a social initiative. It delves into their individual narratives and utilizes art as a form of therapeutic expression.
Di freitas and the Cariri Orquestra
Di Freitas is a documentary about musician Francisco Ferreira de Freitas Filho, exploring his life, from teaching to instrument-making, influenced by the Armorial Movement. The film showcases rural and urban influences in his work and asserts a rural northeastern identity.
Social Activism
Cineclube Gigoia
Nonprofit Organization Founder
Situated on Gigóia Island in Rio de Janeiro, a nonprofit organization offers a cinema club for underprivileged children, providing enriching content, discussions, classes, and cultural excursions at no cost.
Filmmaking Classes for Youths
Young students from public schools in a favela can participate in classes focusing on production, scriptwriting, editing, and post-production for documentaries and ecological education.
Film To Heal - developing
Participatory Video can foster ‘social recovery’ in those who participate in the filmmaking process • Teamwork, pairs meaning and outcomes • May address the issues of loneliness and isolation in people with severe mental illness
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Participatory Video
Since 2012, my primary focus has been on Participatory Video. The concept revolves around the notion that creating a video is simple and within reach for everyone. It serves as a wonderful tool for uniting individuals to delve into topics, express opinions, or purely engage in creativity by sharing stories.
Awards and Grants
Press
Documentary filmmaker in the health sector talks about Tuberculosis and neglected diseases.
Documentary director interview at "O Globo" - Major Newspaper in Brazil.
Specialists debate the use of audiovisual in the health area with the Director and Executive producer Ieda Rozenfeld
The Reference Health Center of FIOCRUZ foundation proposed a table on using audiovisuals to enhance communication between the State and society for tuberculosis control, as part of World Tuberculosis Day celebrations.
Fiocruz News Interview
Nísia Trindade Lima is a Brazilian social scientist, sociologist, and university professor who has been the Minister of Health of Brazil since 2023. She previously chaired the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation from 2017 to 2023.
Technology, video, and Public Health Conference at FIOCRUZ
The winning script of the Fiocruz feature film competition has signed a contract.
The Institute of Scientific and Technological Communication and Information in Health (ICICT) plays a vital role in shaping and evaluating public policies related to science, technology, and health innovation. It focuses on information and communication strategies to meet the needs of the Unified Health System (SUS) and other government bodies.
The winning project for the feature-length documentary was "Tuberculosis, a Neglected Disease", produced by Ventura Filmes and Iêda Rozenfeld in direction.
