Rodrigo Lages

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / 1977

Screenwriter and director for film and television, Rodrigo created, developed and wrote the three seasons of the TV series ‘Family Matters’ (GNT). He also wrote the horror drama series ‘The Forgotten’ (HBO) and the final script for the feature film ‘The Awakener’. The adaptation of the controversial HQ became TV Series (Turner / Space), which Rodrigo also developed. In partnership with filmmaker Sergio Rezende, wrote the feature ‘In the Name of the Law’ (FOX). Also developed exclusive narrative content for TV Globo and Turner. Alongside iconic filmmaker Carlos Diegues, wrote the feature film ‘God is still Brazilian’ (Sony).

In his debut as a director and producer with the short film 702, he was selected for several festivals, taking the best script awards at Bucharest ShortCut Cinefest and Best Direction and Audience at TMFF Glasgow UK. His short films Roommate, Lapse and Reminiscent also won international awards. In 2020 he wrote, produced and directed the feature film ‘Void’, a suspenseful thriller full of mystery and drama.