Bia Oliveira is an accomplished educator, actress, screenwriter, artistic director, and producer with over 35 years of experience in education and the arts. She holds a degree in Portuguese Language and Literature and a Master’s in Educational Science. Bia has taught at prestigious schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while simultaneously directing 25 theatrical productions and establishing a solid artistic career. She is widely recognized for her unique ability to discover and nurture new talents, including several who have achieved national fame.
Hi, I’m
Bia Oliveira
Educadora E Cineasta
Torrance,CA
Summary
Overview
34
years of professional experience
Work History
KD+ Program for the Neto Brothers’ YouTube channel
Cast Trainer and Script Consultant
Job overview
- Providing cast training and script consultancy.
Biarte Produções
Director and Producer
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted her uncle, the renowned playwright and director Domingos Oliveira, on the feature film Infância.
- Directed four short films and produced the feature film Temos Vagas (2019).
Gláucio Gill Theater
Artistic Director and Public Manager
01.2017 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Managing cultural institutions such as the Gláucio Gill Theater.
Parque Cidade das Crianças
Artistic Director and Public Manager
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Managing cultural institutions such as the Parque Cidade das Crianças.
Teatro do Planetário
Artistic Director and Public Manager
01.1992 - 01.1996
Job overview
- Managing cultural institutions such as the Teatro do Planetário.
Education
Degree from Portuguese Language and Literature
University Overview
Master’s from Educational Science
University Overview
Skills
Habilidade em escrita criativa e produção de conteúdo
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Member of the International Academy of Brazilian Literature, based in New York.
- Board member of BWIE (Black Women in Entertainment), a global foundation based in Los Angeles.
Publications
Publications
- Published her book Meu Caminho in 2020.
- Authored the play O Menino Sem Sentimentos.
- Directed Janelas pelo Mundo – AM to PM, an award-winning short film that earned over 50 international accolades and IMDb certification.
CUST
CUST
- Bia continues to create and implement artistic and educational projects in Brazil, including CURTA in PROCESSO, a unique methodology for training young actors and art entrepreneurs.
- Initiated Favela EnCena, a theater program for children and youth in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, and supervised the short film Penso Logo Falo, featured at Projeta Rocinha, the largest open-air cinema event in Latin America.
- Her work extends to socially impactful filmmaking, including the documentary series Manifesto pela Vida – Expedição 21, which empowers individuals with Down Syndrome, and Mulheres que Transformam, a documentary highlighting transformative women in Rio de Janeiro’s communities.
- Consults for government and nonprofit organizations supporting people with disabilities.
- In 2023, directed SAFE, a film shot in the U.S. using remote staging, which premiered at the LABRFF in Los Angeles.
- Coordinated the Shakespeare Festival at ALFACEM, overseeing the production of 25 English-language plays adapted from Shakespeare.
- In 2024, premiered the original play Entre Nós, exploring contemporary women’s struggles, at the Fashion Mall Theater.
- Directed and produced the psychological short film Encontro Marcado, now circulating in national and international festivals.
- Launched the bilingual interactive book O Menino Sem Sentimentos at the São Paulo International Book Fair.
- Served on the Brazilian Academy of Cinema’s committee to select the country’s Oscar submission for 2025.
- Delivered lectures across Brazil and internationally.
- In November 2024, spoke on “Social Impact Entertainment” at the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles, showcasing her artistic projects and fostering new opportunities for national and international collaborations.
- Her career stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and education in creating meaningful social change.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Prêmios nacionais e internacionais de cinema e teatro.
Timeline
Artistic Director and Public Manager
Gláucio Gill Theater
01.2017 - 01.2023
Director and Producer
Biarte Produções
01.2012 - Current
Artistic Director and Public Manager
Parque Cidade das Crianças
01.2010 - 01.2012
Artistic Director and Public Manager
Teatro do Planetário
01.1992 - 01.1996
Cast Trainer and Script Consultant
KD+ Program for the Neto Brothers’ YouTube channel
Degree from Portuguese Language and Literature
Master’s from Educational Science
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