Pedro Henrique Chaves is a writer and director from Brasilia, Brazil, with a degree in Audiovisual from the University of Brasília (UnB). His connection to cinema began early with acting and voice work, and his creative approach values collaboration as a tool for crafting sensitive, character-driven narratives.
His first short film, FOGUETE (Rocket), premiered at the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), presented by HBO, and was screened at festivals such as NewFilmmakers LA, in partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and FACIUNI, where it won Best Film. After being selected for the Thailand Short Film Competition, he directed a documentary in Thailand.
Pedro is also an assistant director and has contributed to projects like the global CHANEL Next Prize campaign. He has collaborated with prominent Brazilian filmmakers, including Laís Bodanzky (SENADO 200 ANOS, A HISTÓRIA QUE TRANSFORMOU O BRASIL) , José Eduardo Belmonte (O PASTOR E O GUERRILHEIRO), René Sampaio (Disney+ series, AMOR DA MINHA VIDA), and Mauro Lima (O HOMEM DE OURO).
Pedro is working on two new short films and developing his first feature film project.
