WHO WE ARE
CINEMANAS was founded by sister writing/directing duo Marlee & Karlee Rodrigues. After early careers as child actors, the Rodrigues Sisters found themselves wanting to create more three-dimensional characters that accurately represent the complexity of women’s experiences.
WHAT WE DO
Creating film and television that redresses inequities through themes of identity, community, and collective dreaming.
Most of our work is written and developed in house with co-financing and co-producing partners for production. We are dedicated to high levels of purpose, production and attention to detail.
WHY WE DO IT
The name CINEMANAS blends “Cinema” with “Manas”, a Portuguese slang term meaning “sisters”. Grounded in our own experiences of sisterhood, we invite audiences to explore relationships on screen in ways that foster compassion within an inclusive global community.
