Ruan Santana
Ruan Santana works in the financial sector of the audiovisual industry, with a career marked by major successes. He played a key role in productions such as Ainda Estou Aqui — winner of the Oscar for Best International Feature —, Auto da Compadecida 2, Tô de Graça, Sob Pressão, and Dom. His strategic vision and sensitivity to the challenges of production turn numbers into viable paths. Today, as a producer at Névoa Filmes, Ruan is the foundation that keeps the dream standing — without losing touch with reality.
My story
I have always believed that creativity only flourishes with structure. That’s what brought me to the audiovisual world — not through the camera or the script, but through the silent machinery that makes everything happen. Throughout my career, I realized that every number, every deadline, and every contract are, in fact, essential pieces for an idea to move from paper to life.
I have worked in the financial management of major productions such as Ainda Estou Aqui — winner of the Oscar for Best International Feature — Auto da Compadecida 2, Sob Pressão, Tô de Graça, Dom, among others. In every project, my mission has always been to ensure that the creative vision had a solid foundation to be realized with excellence.
At Névoa Filmes, I go a step further: I not only take care of the projects’ feasibility but also actively participate in the creative and strategic decisions of the production company. As a producer, I believe it is possible to balance artistic boldness with financial responsibility. Good planning doesn’t constrain — it frees.