Directing
Gabriel Novais
PT, EN cinema · 6 credits
Born
29 January 2004 (age 22)
Birthplace
Cafarnaum, Bahia, Brazil
Also known as Nickolas Filho
Gabriel Novais Brotas (born in January 2004) is an award-winning Brazilian filmmaker from Cafarnaum, Bahia. Passionate about cinema and audiovisual production, Gabriel made his directorial debut with his first short film, Memórias (2024), followed by Season 9 – September is Different (2024). Since then, he has been working to establish himself as one of the rising talents in Brazilian cinema.
Known for
Filmography
Season 9 - September Is Different
as André, Director, Writer, Editor
Anatomia de um Relógio
2026
Anatomy of a Clock
Writer, Director
LEAL
as Nº 1, Director, Screenplay, Sound Designer, Original Music Composer, Art Direction
From Borêta to Maria Bela
Co-Director, Camera Operator, File Footage
FISSURE
Screenplay, Director of Photography, Sound Designer, Co-Director, Camera Operator
Memories
as Alex, Director, Writer, Sound Editor, Editor