Person

Rodrigo Lages

Writing

Known for: Writing
Born: May 23, 1977
From: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Screenwriter and director for film and television, Rodrigo is the writer, director and editor of the psychological thriller 'Covil'. Wrote the dystopian Sci-Fi action thriller 'Animal Race', directed by Oscar nominee Fernando Meirelles. Wrote, directed, produced and edited the horror drama 'Lacuna' (2021). Created, developed and wrote the three seasons of the TV series 'Family Matters' (2014). Developed and wrote the horror drama series 'The Forgotten Valley' (2022) and the feature film 'The Awakener' (2018). The adaptation of the controversial comic book also became a TV Series (Turner/Space), also written by Rodrigo. Developed and wrote the TV series 'Killer Vacation' (2023) and in partnership with filmmaker Sergio Rezende, wrote the feature film 'Em Nome da Lei' (2016). Rodrigo also developed exclusive narrative content for Amazon Studios, Globoplay, Globo TV, HBOMax and Turner. Alongside iconic filmmaker Carlos Diegues, wrote the feature film 'Deus Ainda é Brasileiro' (2024). In his debut as a director and producer with the short film '702', was selected for several festivals, taking the best script award at Bucharest ShortCut Cinefest and Best Direction and Audience at TMFF Glasgow UK. His short films 'Roommate', 'Lapse' and 'Reminiscent' also won international awards. In 2021 released 'Lacuna', his first feature film, a thriller full of mystery and drama.