Iafa Britz
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| Born | August 29, 1971 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Education | Psychology – PUC-Rio |
| Occupation | Film producer, screenwriter, psychologist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | Migdal Filmes |
Notable work | Minha Mãe É uma Peça, Nosso Lar, Casa Grande, Cássia Eller |
Iafa Britz (born August 29, 1971, in Rio de Janeiro) is an influential Brazilian film producer, known for box office hits such as the Minha Mãe É uma Peça trilogy (2013, 2016, and 2019), which holds audience records in Brazilian cinema, and Nosso Lar.
She is recognized for her leadership at Migdal Filmes. Over approximately fifteen years at the helm of the production company, her films have attracted more than 50 million viewers to theaters across Brazil. Other notable works include the drama Casa Grande, the documentary Cássia Eller, and the award-winning O Homem Que Engarrafava Nuvens.
Biography
Born in Rio de Janeiro on August 29, 1971, Iafa Britz began her career in an unusual way. After studying computer science and working in the financial sector, she entered the audiovisual industry by taking a course in video directing and production. Her first step into the film world was as a production assistant at Rio Cine.
In 1998, she co-founded Total Filmes alongside Walkíria Barbosa, Vilma Lustosa, and Marcos Didonet, a company behind successful titles such as Avassaladoras and Sexo, Amor e Traição, both of which played important roles in the consolidation of contemporary Brazilian cinema. Later, in 2009, she founded Migdal Filmes in Rio de Janeiro, where she produced works including Nosso Lar and the Minha Mãe É uma Peça franchise, starring Paulo Gustavo. The franchise grossed over R$100 million at the box office and became a landmark in Brazilian film history.
Throughout her career, Britz has collaborated with prominent figures in Brazilian cinema and has also been involved in curating audiovisual projects. She is the author of the book Film Business: o Negócio do Cinema, which offers an overview of the audiovisual market. In 2010, she was nominated for the “Faz Diferença” award in the Cinema category by O Globo.
Her recent filmography with Migdal Filmes includes productions such as As Polacas, Carlinhos e Carlão, Linda de Morrer, La Situación, Amarração do Amor, Irmã Dulce, Casa Grande, Cássia Eller (documentary), and M8 – Quando a Morte Socorre a Vida, as well as TV series such as As Canalhas (GNT), 220 Volts (Multishow), and Matches (Warner Channel).
Britz also holds a degree in psychology from PUC-Rio.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | As Polacas | João Jardim | Producer |
| Nosso Lar 2: Os Mensageiros | Wagner de Assis | ||
| 2023 | La Situación | Tomás Portella | |
| 2021 | Amarração do Amor | Caroline Fioratti | |
| 2020 | Carlinhos e Carlão | Pedro Amorim | |
| M8 - Quando a Morte Socorre a Vida | Jeferson De | ||
| 2019 | Minha Mãe É uma Peça 3 | Susana Garcia | |
| 2018 | Intimidade entre Estranhos | José Alvarenga Júnior | |
| 2017 | Duas de Mim | Cininha de Paula | |
| 2016 | Minha Mãe É uma Peça 2 | César Rodrigues | |
| Mundo Cão (2016) | Marcos Jorge | ||
| 2015 | Linda de Morrer | Cris D'Amato | |
| Cássia Eller | Paulo Fontenelle | ||
| Casa Grande | Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa | ||
| 2014 | Irmã Dulce | Vicente Amorim | |
| 2013 | Minha Mãe É uma Peça | André Pellenz | |
| 2012 | Totalmente Inocentes | Rodrigo Bittencourt | |
| 31 Minutos, o Filme | Álvaro Díaz e Pedro Peirano | ||
| 2010 | Nosso Lar | Wagner de Assis | |
| High School Musical: O Desafio | César Rodrigues | ||
| 2009 | O Homem Que Engarrafava Nuvens | Lírio Ferreira | |
| Divã | José Alvarenga Júnior | ||
| Se Eu Fosse Você 2 | Daniel Filho | ||
| 2008 | Mais Uma História no Rio[1] | Raul Guterres | |
| A Guerra dos Rocha | Jorge Fernando | ||
| Sexo com Amor? | Wolf Maya | ||
| 2007 | Primo Basílio | Daniel Filho | |
| 2006 | Muito Gelo e Dois Dedos d'Água | ||
| Se Eu Fosse Você | Producer & Screnwriter | ||
| 2005 | Mais uma Vez Amor | Rosane Svartman | Producer |
| 2004 | Sexo, Amor e Traição | Jorge Fernando | |
| 2003 | Viva Sapato! | Luiz Carlos Lacerda | |
| 2002 | Avassaladoras | Mara Mourão | |
| Rua Alguém 5555: Meu Pai[2] | Egidio Eronico | ||
| 2001 | Um Crime Nobre | Walter Lima Jr. | |
| Corazones rotos[3] | Rafael Montero | ||
| 2000 | Garota do Rio[4] | Christopher Monger | |
| 1997 | Burro-sem-rabo[5] | Sérgio Bloch | |
| 1996 | Pão de Açúcar | João Emanuel Carneiro |
Television
| Year | Series | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2024 | Matches (série) | Warner Channel | Producer |
| 2013 - 2015 | As Canalhas | GNT | |
| 2012 - 2015 | Música.Doc | MTV (Brasil) | |
| 2012 | O Fantástico Mundo de Gregório | Multishow | |
| 2011 - 2013 | 220 Volts |
As Screenwriter
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
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| 2025 | (Des)Controle[6] | Rosane Svartman e Carol Minêm | Story |
| 2018 | M8 - Quando a Morte Socorre a Vida | Jeferson De | Co-writter |
| 2006 | Se Eu Fosse Você | Daniel Filho | Screenwriter |
References
- ↑ Machado, Nedilson (November 22, 2018). "Cineasta maranhense em Los Angeles também vem para a premiação The Best 2018". Blog do Ned. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Rua Alguém 5555: Meu Pai". AdoroCinema. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Corazones rotos". AdoroCinema. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Quem é Quem no Cinema". Filme B. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Close-up em Sérgio Bloch". Jangada Festivais. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Carolina Dieckmann será a protagonista do filme "(Des)controle"". Revista de Cinema. October 9, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
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