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Ava Ferrera (AY-vuh) Fuh-RER-Rah) born Andréa da Silva Ferreira (AHn-DRAY-ah Da Sil-vuh Fuh-RREI-Rah) September 17, 1986) is a Portuguese film director and writer. Her film style is noted for its evocative and melancholic explorations of difficult and emotionally charged themes with frequent references to French New Wave, Film Noir and the experimental.
Career
[edit]2025: Short Film Directorial Debut & Acclaim
[edit]Ferrera's first short film was Echoes of the Past a documentary short exploring heritage, cultural memory, and what we choose to carry forward. The film won Best Documentary Short at the Paris Film Awards - Paris, France; Best Documentary Short at the Florence Films Awards - Florence, Italy; Gold for Best Documentary Short at the Hollywood Gold Awards - California, USA; with upcoming festivals Tokyo International Short Film Festival[1] - Tokyo, Japan; Seoul International Short Film Festival - Seoul, South Korea; London Indie Film Festival - London, England; Berlin Short Film Awards - Germany, Sweden Film Awards - Sweden, East Village New York Film Festival - New York USA and Cairo International Film Competition - Cairo, Egypt; and garnered official selections at RED Movie Awards - Reims, France and Rome Prisma Film Awards - Rome, Italy. Hereby, making her mark on the independent film festival scene.
2025: Feature Film Directorial Debut
[edit]Ferrera's first feature film The Art of Fermentation From Orchard to Table is a documentary. An exploration of craft, tradition and community written by Luis Mendonça and directed by Ava Ferrera. The feature is currently in post-production and is set to be released in 2025.
2026: Upcoming Projects
[edit]Ferrera's is currently in production of The Last Sacrament a horror short film and Moth a drama short film. Both written and directed by Ava Ferrera.
Filmography
[edit]Film
Past and upcoming films:
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Echoes of the Past | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2025 | The Art of Fermentation | Yes | No | Yes | Feature film |
| 2026 | The Last Sacrament | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2026 | Moth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
Acting roles
[edit]Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Echoes of the Past | Narrator | Ava Ferrera |
Early life
[edit]Ferrera was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on September 17, 1986, to Portuguese father Américo da Silva Rodrigues Ferreira a film executive producer and sound engineer and mother of Dutch-French descent Marthie Ferreira (née Niemand). Her younger brother Robin Da Silva is the founder of Niche Artefact in England where Ferrera is an art contributor. Niche Artefact is a Nottingham-based creative collective and non-profit community group that hosts art shows, live performances (including drag and burlesque), and exhibitions to support and nurture local artists, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community which was nominated by the BBC Nottingham "Make a Difference Awards".
She spent her early years in Johannesburg, South Africa. At age 8, she moved to Madeira Island, Portugal where she would spend her formative years. She worked on the school newspaper and won a regional poetry prize. At age 15 she moved to London, England where she studied journalism and interior design. Thereafter, she got into photography and video.
Ferrera had many varying interests growing up, including fashion, photography, music, literature, travel and design, and did not initially intend to become a filmmaker. She had always made editorial and commercial reels and videos, however, after making a film-shoot with Portuguese singer Cuca Roseta, she realized "[she] wanted to give life to all the stories scribbled on post-its, napkins and notebooks in secret over the years", and decided to continue her directing pursuits and screenwriting. She have been featured in various news outlets in Europe[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and Asia[1]. She is also a member of MUTIM[10] an Association for Women in Cinema, Portugal.
Personal life
[edit]Ava Ferrera currently resides in Madeira Island with her partner Dario Camara an architect and film executive producer. It is where she is currently shooting her films and writing screenplays, inspired by the majestic landscapes and natural beauty. A significant part of Madeira is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Ferrera is also a painter. Her debut exhibition "Dark Paradise Collection"[11] was in 2019. It was featured on RTP News celebrated for its exotic feminine figures and striking visual narratives.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mag, Tokyo Cine (2025-07-25). "ECHOES OF THE PAST - Directed by Ava Ferrera". Tokyo Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Ava Ferrera apresenta 'Echoes of the Past' com pré-estreia exclusiva de um capítulo no Fórum Machico". www.jm-madeira.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Pacifico, Marianna. "Sessão de cinema de Ava Ferrera no Forum Machico com lotação esgotada". DNOTICIAS.PT (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Filme filmado na Madeira recebe reconhecimento internacional". www.jm-madeira.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Filme rodado na Madeira com distinção internacional | RTP Madeira" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Realizadora radicada na Madeira ganha prémio de ouro nos Hollywood Gold Awards". www.jm-madeira.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Magazine, Madeira Island. "Ava Ferrera conquista Ouro nos Hollywood Gold Awards com documentário filmado na Madeira". MIM - A Revista de Turismo da Madeira (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Women in Film". Peliplat. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Echoes of the Past (Film, 2025) — CinéSérie (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-25 – via www.cineserie.com.
- ^ "MUTIM". MUTIM (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Ava Ferrera expôs pela primeira vez | RTP Madeira" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-09-25.