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MAYBE MY FATHER IS BLACK
Director: Flávia Santana
Documentary | 2025 | 24’’ | Bahia | Brazil
Synopsis: Flávia embarks with her father, Antônio, on an intimate journey of investigation into her roots, after a revelation that alters her family tree. Through documents, photos, and fragmented memories, the short film explores themes such as erasure, fatherhood, racial identity, and belonging. Based on the story of a father and daughter, the film touches on profound questions about how we recognize ourselves and are recognized by others.
FESTIVAL
2025



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10th Cachoeira DOC
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18th Taguá Film Festival
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5th Citronela Doc
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9th CineBaru – Sagarana Film Showcase
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3rd Levante – Pelotas Short Film Festival

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7th Exibe – Barbacena Film Showcase
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5th Mate com Angu Film Festival
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Primeiro Plano – Juiz de Fora & Mercocities Film Festival
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Elas por Trás das Câmeras Film Showcase
PRÊMIAÇÕES



18th Taguá Film Festival
Best Film
9th CineBaru
Sagarana Film Showcase
Honorable Mention (Official Jury)
3rd Levante
Pelotas Short Film Festival
Best Film – Critics Jury
CREDITS
Production
Mulungu Realizações Culturais
Screenplay
Flávia Santana & Nin la Croix
Director
Flávia Santana
Executive Producer
Flávia Santana
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Flávia Santana
Director of Photography & Camera Operator
Hury Ahmadi
Assistant Director & Camera Operator
Nin la Croix
Sound Director
Italo Oliveira
Sound Recording
Italo Oliveira & Victor Brasileiro
Screenplay, Editing & Post-production Coordination
Nin la Croix
Original Score
Italo Oliveira
Sound Editing & Mixing
Victor Brasileiro
Color Grading
Nin la Croix
Distributor
Mulungu Realizações Culturais & Pique Filmes
Visual Identity & Graphic Design Alyssa Volpini
Driver
Edson Nascimento
Distribution
Mulungu & Pique Filmes



