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Brazil’s Trailblazing Film-TV Org Spcine Turns 10


Founded in 2015, film-TV body Spcine began as São Paulo’s film commission but has grown into a driving force in Brazil’s film and television industry.

During the pandemic and amid deep federal cuts to film funding under former president Jair Bolsonaro, Spcine became a pillar of industry resilience—and a powerful symbol of Brazil’s commitment to cultural diversity. We expanded our public policies significantly, launching training programs and implementing dedicated initiatives for the gaming sector,” she said, adding: “We also faced a challenging period, marked by institutional tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic, which required us to adapt and scale back. “A key goal is to consolidate São Paulo’s position not just as the largest audiovisual hub in the Southern Hemisphere, but as a global model for inclusive and forward-looking public policy in the creative economy,” he adds.

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