João Atala

Born in Rio de Janeiro, together with Vitor Leite and Julio Costantini, started his first production company, JVJ films, at age 14. Later Co-founded the production company ION Produções [br] in 2003, together with Vitor Leite, André Pereira, José Henrique Cunha and Julio Costantini, which lasted till 2006. Has spent some time in California on a spiritual journey and studying cinematography. Went to PUC-RJ for film. Active in still photography as well in fashion and portraiture.