Hello, I am Elsa Romero

A Brazilian multi-artist who investigate the narratives of space in its multiple possibilities, exploring hybrid formats. I am a Set Designer of theatrical spectacles, Art Director/Production Designer of films and series, Ephemeral Architect of temporary pavillions, events and Installations. Also, I venture as an actress and performer in some special productions.

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In theater, I’ve designed the scenography for more than 30 shows, as well
as idealized the light and costume design for some productions in Brazil and Portugal. In addition, I am a member and co-founder of Teatro Voador Não Identificado, a theater company based in Rio de Janeiro that develops a particular research in the areas of contemporary dramaturgy and theatrical aesthetics.

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In cinema, I’ve signed the Production Design of several feature films such as Sick, Sick, Sick (Alice Furtado), A Herança (João Candido Zacharias), A Baleia (Felipe Bragança) and fiction series, among others. Since 2010, I have covered all functions of the art department and the productions I have participated were premiered at important international festivals such as Cannes, Rotterdam, Berlinale, Sundance, Locarno, Rio International Festival.

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I have a Master degree in Ephemeral Architecture and Temporary Spaces at Elisava in Barcelona. And a graduation degree in Scenography at UNIRIO and in Visual Communication - Cinema at UFF, both federal universities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.