Dácio Pinheiro is a Brazilian filmmaker based between Berlin and São Paulo. He produced, wrote, directed and edited several short films and music videos, before directing the documentary "My Buddy Claudia" (2009), which premiered at the "33rd Frameline in San Francisco". The documentary won the audience award at the "14th LesGaiCineMad in Madrid" and best documentary at the "17th Mix Brasil" in São Paulo.