Lucas Estevan Soares
Known for: Director
Lucas Estevan Soares is a Brazilian filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and entrepreneur born in Curitiba, Brazil, whose career has been defined by an unbreakable spirit of independence. Lucas launched his cinematic journey with the ambitious project Independent Roads, a guerrilla-style short film showcase spanning 27 countries. Solo on this journey, he navigated diverse cultures, capturing authentic stories and personal insights that have resonated globally. The showcase has since been invited to film festivals, universities, and alternative venues across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.In 2012, he founded International House of Cinema to create space for his vision of "guerrilla cinema"-a resourceful, boundary-pushing approach that champions creativity over budget. After several years producing independent films, Lucas debuted his feature Neon Heart in 2019, an ode to Brazilian resilience and cultural identity, with critics recognizing it as a pioneer of New Brazilian Popular Cinema. His work blends the rich narrative style of Latin America's cinematic tradition with his roots in Brazil's "Boquera" neighborhood, bringing an authentic, unapologetically Brazilian perspective to audiences worldwide.Today, Lucas continues to produce films that celebrate independence and creativity while mentoring aspiring filmmakers globally.
