Marcelo Siqueira Email & Phone Number

Marcelo Siqueira (Sica), ABC, is a top expert in Post Production and Visual Effects in Brazil. A member of the Brazilian Academy of Cinema, the Brazilian Cinematographic Association, and the Visual Effects Society, he has 31 nominations and 7 awards for Best Visual Effects.Marcelo's career began in 1994 as an editor at Casablanca Post, where he delved into visual effects for advertising. In 1999, he proposed creating a company focused on entertainment. Within eight years, he became a visual effects supervisor and company director, leading a team of over 400 professionals. A visionary, Marcelo developed his own project management system and pioneered digital intermediates in Brazil, working with 2K images as early as 2000. He also introduced technologies like digital restoration, stereoscopy, satellite dailies transmission, and the Digital Cinema Package (DCP), revolutionizing the transition from 35mm film to digital servers in cinemas.In 2011, Marcelo co-founded Mistika with his sister Ariadne Mazzetti, a post-production and VFX house for entertainment projects. Mistika operates offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and Salvador, with a permanent team of 80 professionals and the capacity to manage over 400 people annually in project-specific teams.Marcelo's portfolio includes Brazil’s first stereoscopic 3D animated feature, “Brasil Animado,” the 80-episode macro series “Jezabel,” featuring over 8 hours of visual effects, and acclaimed films such as “Besouro,” “LOPE,” "Little Secret," and “God Is Brazilian.” He is also a member of the Visual Effects Society in Los Angeles, USA. He is currently producing the 52-episode animated series "The Adventures of LINO" for Disney.Marcelo's work is known for both technical excellence and creative brilliance. His ability to envision and execute complex visual effects sequences has set a new industry standard. His creative problem-solving and innovative techniques have brought to life some of the most visually stunning scenes in Brazilian cinema.In 2022, Marcelo was invited to be a Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor for the series “SENNA,” the largest Netflix series in Latin America, set to premiere on November 29, 2024. This role demanded his exclusive dedication throughout 2023, during which he relocated to Argentina for production. Marcelo's significant involvement from the script stage led to his invitation to direct the action unit responsible for all the racing scenes.Marcelo Siqueira's blend of technical skill and creative vision makes him a sought-after expert in visual effects.

Listed skills include Post Production, Visual Effects, Film, Feature Films, and 44 others.