MARA HOPE
Directed by Marcelo Bittar
Brasil · 2026 · 8 min 3 sec · AI Film
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
What if a forgotten shipwreck awakened and became a living giant? Set against the coastline of Fortaleza, Brazil, MARA HOPE blends real aerial footage with AI-generated imagery to transform a local landmark into a cinematic fantasy of awakening, power, and mystery.
Director(s)
Marcelo Bittar is a Brazilian art director, filmmaker, and digital creator with over two decades of experience in advertising, visual storytelling, 3D animation, and audiovisual production. His work explores the intersection of cinema, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence, combining traditional creative techniques with innovative digital tools to bring imaginative worlds to life. MARA HOPE is an independent hybrid film that merges real aerial footage of Fortaleza, Brazil, with AI-generated imagery and cinematic visual effects.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026