Biography
Rodrigo Aragão is a director, screenwriter, and special effects makeup artist, recognized as one of the leading names in genre cinema in Brazil. Born in Guarapari, in the state of Espírito Santo, he is the founder of the production company Fábulas Filmes and gained recognition with films such as "Mangue Negro" (2008), "A Noite do Chupacabras" (2011), "A Mata Negra" (2018), and "O Cemitério das Almas Perdidas" (2020) — works that blend horror, Brazilian folklore, and social critique. His films have screened at over 140 festivals worldwide and received 36 awards, both national and international. In addition to directing, he is recognized for his work in makeup and practical effects, collaborating with a wide range of productions throughout Brazil. His career has been a fruitful and independent one, marked by partnerships and collaborations with major players in the audiovisual industry, such as Globo Filmes, O2, and RT Features. In 2023, Fábulas opened its own studio in Guarapari, marking a new chapter for the company as it rebrands and expands its market presence, broadening its scope.
Directed 17
2020s
- 2026
Folkloric
Director
- 2025
- 2024
Histórias Estranhas 2
Director
- 2020
Sementes
Director
Cemetery of Lost Souls
Director
2010s
- 2018
The Black Forest
Director
- 2015
Dark Fables
Director
O Monstro do Esgoto
Director
- 2014
Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker
Director
Alerta: recuento de cadáveres
Director
- 2013
Dark Sea
Director
- 2011
The Night of the Chupacabras
Director
- 2010
Casa do Capeta
Director
2000s
- 2008
Mud Zombies
Director
- 2006
Peixe Podre 2
Director
- 2005
Chupa-Cabras
Director
Peixe Podre
Director
Wrote 16
2020s
- 2026
Folkloric
Screenplay
- 2025
- 2024
Histórias Estranhas 2
Screenplay
- 2020
Sementes
Writer
Cemetery of Lost Souls
Writer
2010s
- 2018
The Black Forest
Writer
- 2015
O Monstro do Esgoto
Writer
O Saci
Writer
- 2014
Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker
Screenplay
- 2013
Dark Sea
Writer
- 2011
The Night of the Chupacabras
Writer
- 2010
Casa do Capeta
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Mud Zombies
Writer
- 2006
Peixe Podre 2
Writer
- 2005
Chupa-Cabras
Writer
Peixe Podre
Writer
Other crew 9
2020s
- 2025
Pirâmides
Special Effects
- 2024
Histórias Estranhas 2
Special Effects
- 2023
Destino das Sombras
Special Effects
2010s
- 2019
The Cannibal Club
Special Effects
- 2013
Encosto
Makeup Effects
- 2011
The dead's passion
Makeup Effects
2000s
- 2009
Sessão das Oito
Makeup Effects
- 2008
Mud Zombies
Cinematography, Makeup Effects
Acted in 7
2020s
- 2025
Memórias do Pampa Feroz
Produtor e maquiador (archive footage)
2010s
- 2016
Horror no Cinema Nacional
Movie
- 2015
O Saci
Médico
- 2014
Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker
Policeman
Alerta: recuento de cadáveres
Policeman
2000s
- 2005
Chupa-Cabras
Movie
Costume and makeup 7
2010s
- 2015
Pampa Feroz
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
O Monstro do Esgoto
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
O Saci
Makeup & Hair
- 2013
Zombio 2
Makeup Artist
- 2011
Vontade
Makeup Designer
- 2010
Casa do Capeta
Makeup Artist
Edited 7
2020s
- 2020
Sementes
Editor
2010s
- 2015
Pampa Feroz
Editor
- 2014
Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker
Editor
- 2011
The Night of the Chupacabras
Editor
- 2010
Casa do Capeta
Editor
2000s
- 2008
Mud Zombies
Editor
- 2005
Chupa-Cabras
Editor
Produced 5
2020s
- 2025
2010s
- 2015
O Saci
Producer
2000s
- 2006
Peixe Podre 2
Producer
- 2005
Chupa-Cabras
Producer
Peixe Podre
Producer
Art department 2
2020s
- 2026
Folkloric
Art Direction, Concept Artist
- 2025
Tropical SOV
Prop Designer
Visual effects 1
2010s
- 2015
Pampa Feroz
Effects Supervisor
Appearances5
2020s
- 2023
Fear is Just the Beginning
Self
2010s
- 2012
Trash! A Série
Self · 5 episodes
- 2011
Onde os Mortos Não Têm Vez
Self
2000s
- 2008
Submundo Sangrento
Self
No release date
Curta Vídeo
Self · 1 episode