Sushi in LIBRAS
Directed by Eric Fontinele
Brasil · 2026 · 16 sec · Education
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Sushi in LIBRAS is a short educational film that brings together food, language, and inclusion through Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS). By presenting the sign for “sushi,” the film celebrates accessible communication and cultural diversity, demonstrating how small learning experiences can help build a more inclusive world. A project by Brazilian creator Eric Fontinele, dedicated to making LIBRAS more visible and accessible beyond borders.
Credits
Directed by Eric Fontinele
About the film
SUSHI IN LIBRAS Sushi in LIBRAS is an educational short film that explores the connection between language, food, culture, and human communication through Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS). Using sushi as its central theme, the film transforms an everyday food item into an opportunity to discover a new way of communicating, learning, and connecting with others. Beyond introducing the sign for “sushi,” the project celebrates the importance of linguistic diversity and accessibility in a world where communication can take many different forms. It invites audiences to recognize Brazilian Sign Language as an essential means of expression and interaction, highlighting the role that accessible educational content can play in building a society that values inclusion and mutual understanding. Food is a universal part of human experience. It brings people together across cultures, traditions, and languages. By combining this familiar subject with sign language education, Sushi in LIBRAS demonstrates how simple learning experiences can encourage curiosity, promote cultural exchange, and help make communication more accessible to everyone. Created by Brazilian audiovisual creator Eric Fontinele, the film is part of a broader commitment to making LIBRAS more visible through creative, educational, and inclusive media. Its message extends beyond the presentation of a single sign: it celebrates the idea that learning a language can open doors to new perspectives, strengthen connections between people, and contribute to a world where differences are respected. Through its educational approach and inclusive vision, Sushi in LIBRAS invites viewers to see accessibility not as a barrier to overcome, but as an opportunity to enrich the ways we learn, communicate, and share experiences. A small sign can open a world of possibilities.
Director(s)
Eric Fontinele
Trailer
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