About Me
Here are a few things about me
Katya Aragão was born in São Tomé and Príncipe in 1986. She is a founding partner and the Executive Director of Tela Digital Media Group. With a degree in Science of Communication and Culture from the Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies, Portugal. She has more than 10 years dedicated to the communication, journalism, and cultural and creative industries market. She worked at National Television of STP (TVS) as a producer, presenter, reporter, and head of Program Department. She also is a screenwriter and film director.
KATYA ARAGÃO
Portfolio
Our Sweet Hell
Fiction feature film in development
Director and Writer
After finding out her sister was abused, a young lawyer moves back home to prosecute the rapist, but she ends up uncovering a pedophile ring. An international co-production from São Tomé and Príncipe, Belgium and Benin.
Amador
Fiction feature film in development
Director and Writer
Amador, a slave leads a major revolt in 1595 on the island of São Tomé that threatens to overthrowing Portuguese colonial authority.
Now we can
Documentary short film, São Tomé and Príncipe, 21 min, 2021
Director and Producer
The impact of the construction of three schools in the communities of Santana, Monte Café and Neves. A documentary financed by Kosmos Energy, Equator Exploration and GALP Energia.
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WE ARE HERE
São Tomé and Príncipe, 2020
Director, Producer and Writer
Commercial campaign focusing on the positive promotion of São Tomé and Príncipe as a tourism destination, in the context of the pandemic. It also aims to raise the population's awareness of sustainable tourism. A campaign by the the Saotomean Tourism Association, financed by UNDP and GEF.
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In Our Hands
Fiction limited series, São Tomé and Príncipe,
20 min/episode, 2017
Director, Producer and Writer
The lives of a family recently who recently moved back to São Tomé is touched by the power of a true friendship. A story about children rights by UNICEF.
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Little Maid
Fiction short film, São Tomé and Príncipe,
20 min, 2017
Director, Producer and Writer
Teenager Tónia leaves her loving family and leaves town to live with her auntie in the city and gain an education. However, once there she is abused by her family.
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