Felipe Santelli

Biography

Felipe Santelli (born June 24, 2003) is a filmmaker, actor, cultural producer, curator, and DJ, born in Natal, Brazil. He directed, wrote, and edited the short films A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar (2022) and Na Casa dos 20 (2025), both awarded on the festival circuit, and also co-directed and edited Banheiro dos Campeões (2024). He is currently developing the short film Coisa de Uma Noite, which concludes the Coming-of-Age Trilogy, also composed of A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar and Na Casa dos 20. In parallel, he works as a curator and cultural producer, with experience in film clubs, independent showcases, and electronic music events. He has worked as an assistant director, acting coach, and actor in short and feature-length films. He is currently pursuing a degree in Social Communication – Audiovisual at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).

Movies & TV Shows

1. A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar (2022) — Gabriel
2. Cold Coffee (2023) — Tiago
3. Lugar Nenhum (2022) — Recepcionista
4. Ligação Interrompida (2020) — Caio
5. Com carinho, Raquel (2024) — Vitinho
6. I Recognize You, Yet You Feel Strange (2026) — (voice)

Directed

1. A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar (2022) — Director
2. Na Casa dos 20 (2025) — Director
3. Banheiro dos Campeões (2024) — Director
4. Pista (2025) — Director
5. I Recognize You, Yet You Feel Strange (2026) — Director
6. Coisa de Uma Noite — Director