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Biography Selton Mello (1972, Passos, Brazil) is widely known as being one of the most talented actors of his generation. In his 30-year career he acted in O auto da compadecida, Lisbela e o prisioneiro, O cheiro do ralo, Meu Nome não é Johnny and Jean Charles. After having directed a television series in 2004, he directed and wrote the screenplay for his first feature, Feliz Natal (2008), awarded in several international film festivals. His second film O palhaço, also written by Mello himself, became a huge box office hit in Brazil with more than 1.5 million visitors. Awards & festivals APCA Trophy Best Director (São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards, Brazil, 2012) Audience Award Best Film (Uruguay International Film Festival, Uruguay, 2012) Best Director & Best Photography (Festival SESC Melhores Filmes, Brazil, 2012) Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Script & Best Costume Design (Paulínia Film Festival, Brazil, 2011) Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, USA, 2012 Tiburon International Film Festival, USA, 2012 Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Brazil, 2011 Chicago International Film Festival, USA, 2011 São Paulo International Film Festival, Brazil, 2011 Filmography Features 2011 O Palhaço (The Clown) 2008 Feliz Natal (December) |
