Biography

Felipe Santelli (born June 24, 2003) is an actor, film director, cultural producer, and DJ from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Santelli directed, wrote, and edited the short film "A Menina que Nunca Viu o Mar" (2022), which received awards and recognition on the festival circuit. Santelli began their career at the age of 15 on television, working as a reporter and host of a children's and teen program. Since then, he have appeared in several short and medium-length films as well as advertising campaigns. In cultural production, Santelli organizes film screenings and LGBTQIAPN+ electronic music parties, such as "Santelloween." They are currently studying Audiovisual at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte.