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William Viera Visuals

@viera.visuals

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Film Director/Screenwriter/Film Tutor
I write Hard-core shit!
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Miami
@viera.productions

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Latin American cinema is one of the most intense and diverse movements in world cinema, yet it’s still underrated. From Argentine horror to Brazilian crime dramas and Cuban political satire, these films explore violence, poverty, corruption, revenge, survival, and identity with brutal honesty.

When Evil Lurks is a modern Argentine horror film about a demonic possession that spreads through a rural town like an infection, blending folklore, religion, and raw terror. City of God, the iconic Brazilian crime drama set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, follows the rise of organized crime through the eyes of a young photographer and remains one of the most influential crime films ever made. Elite Squad I & II dive into police corruption and systemic violence in Brazil, exposing how the war on drugs connects to politics and power at the highest levels. Wild Tales, the Argentine dark comedy anthology, shows ordinary people pushed to the edge, exploring revenge and the collapse of civility. Juan of the Dead uses a zombie outbreak in Havana as political satire, turning horror into commentary on survival and stagnation.

What makes Latin American films unique is their emotional force and their refusal to sanitize reality. They mix genre with social commentary and transform horror, crime, and comedy into something deeply human. If you care about international cinema, this is essential viewing. by @viera.visuals

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The festival circuit journey has been incredible but the time has finally come to share our vision directly with the audience. Our awarded short film Shattered Petals is officially releasing in early December 2026. Built on the resilience of independent cinema this story explores guilt psychological repression and the internal collapse of a character trapped by their own choices. Through a calculated narrative structure we aimed to create an immersive atmosphere that completely subverts genre clichés while honoring the true filmmaking craft. by @viera.visuals

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The trailer is out now.

This film will begin its festival journey next year, and I just want to say thank you.
Thank you to the actors and crew for their trust, patience, and hard work.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, in big ways and small.

Special thanks to Rafael García for editing the trailer and doing such a great job bringing it together.

Grateful for the process and the people behind it.

#filmmaking #filmmfestivals #trailer taken in Purgatory by @viera.visuals

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"Shattered Petals" Premieres 12.12.2026

#film #movie #filmmaking #shortfilm by @viera.visuals

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If your exposure to international cinema stops at European art house releases, you are missing some of the most vital storytelling ever captured on lens. Brazilian filmmakers do not look away from class division, state corruption, or historical trauma. From the domestic hierarchy breakdown in The Second Mother to the explosive community resistance in Bacurau, these ten movies offer a masterclass in raw performance and unyielding narrative power. Discovering works like Pixote, Elite Squad, and Central Station will completely reshape how you evaluate political cinema and character study. by @viera.visuals

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A face on a poster is not a film and identity alone cannot carry two hours of runtime. Audiences smell it immediately when a movie is terrified of its own story and hides behind a shallow checklist. Genuine independent cinema understands that real representation comes from writing complex human beings with contradictions, humor, and tragic choices. Projects like Sinners, Obsession, or A Separation succeed because they treat their subjects as real people rather than social justice lectures. True artistic integrity demands prioritizing the human condition over corporate marketing metrics. by @viera.visuals

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Creating in public means risking looking foolish until the results speak for themselves. Keep shooting, ignore the doubt, and build for the ones who actually care. by @viera.visuals

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“Shattered Petals” - Directed by William Viera

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Screening October 23rd in Block 4 - “Deadly Fun” hosted at @waveandsee (2740 N Florida Ave).

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🎟️ Tickets 🎟️ available at the Eventbrite linked in our bio, or at the door on the 23rd!

#horrorshort #deadlyfun #scarymovie #gatorsgore26 #gatorsgore taken in Tampa, Florida by @viera.visuals

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The true power of visual storytelling lies in building images capable of enduring in the mind of the viewer. Here are my favorite shots from my films, showing how cinematography transcends technical skill to serve the underlying narrative. Swipe through to analyze the atmosphere framing and visual treatment that define our work in independent cinema. by @viera.visuals

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Werner Herzog risking everything to drag a real steamship over a mountain for Fitzcarraldo remains the ultimate benchmark of directorial conviction. True filmmaking is an obsession where abandoning the project means abandoning who you are. When you treat your narrative as an essential piece of your existence compromise is no longer on the table. by @viera.visuals

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The true value of independent cinema lies in the ability to overcome every technical limitation through an absolute narrative conviction. Our awarded short film Shattered Petals will be officially available in early December following a festival run that exceeded all our expectations. Having been selected in thirteen festivals when our initial goal was ten this project proves the profound impact of visual storytelling built with minimal resources. My deepest gratitude goes out to the entire cast and crew who made it possible to transform a zero budget production into an award winning cinematic work.

Edit: We have 16 festival selections already! by @viera.visuals

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