Elisa Tolomelli

Known for: Production
Born: May 21, 1963
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Executive producer of numerous Brazilian films, including two major international hits – Central Station (Central do Brasil), directed by Walter Salles, and City of God (Cidade de Deus), directed by Fernando Meirelles. Elisa also has experience in other stages of production across film and television, including screenwriting, directing, and distribution. As commercial director of the RioFilme distributor, she oversaw the release of over 30 films, among them Foreign Land (Terra Estrangeira), by Walter Salles, and The Boy Maluquinho (O Menino Maluquinho), by Helvécio Ratton. Thirty years ago, the filmmaker founded EH! Filmes, where she established herself as one of the country's leading film producers, producing her own films and co-producing works with partner companies.