Cosmic Dog Studios is a creative force focused on telling stories that resonate globally, committed to authenticity, representation, and diversity, aiming to entertain audiences on a Friday night. Our mission is to create or adapt films, series, networks, and music. Our goal is to entertain and, in some projects, promote social impact.
We also have projects that explore the mind through the union of cinema and psychology. Fearlessly addressing unimaginable crimes, we shed light on investigations and the suspense of the obscure. As partners of a cutting-edge AI company, we use technology to enhance the connectivity and reach of our productions without ever replacing creativity and art. We always focus on the uniqueness and respect for the potential of each human talent.
At Cosmic Dog Studios, we blend the essence of Brazilian cosmopolitan creativity with the cultural scene of Los Angeles, New York, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and the richness of Northeast Brazil. Our founders, Fernando Grostein Andrade and Fernando Siqueira, embody the spirit of our studio: restless, multicultural, and authentic.
Fernando Grostein Andrade is a filmmaker, creator, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur based in LA, recognized for his workthat has resonated in festivals and screens worldwide.
In 2019, he premiered at the Sundance Festival with the feature film "Abe," starring Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things) and Seu Jorge (City of God). Andrade's competence as a director, producer, and screenwriter has been widely celebrated, with praise from Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Wall St Journal, and releases in cinemas in Brazil, Japan, Germany, among others. His commitment to social impact is evident in his filmography and actions, having, for example, taught theater in a maximum-security prison and co-founded an education movement in Brazil. Fernando created the film “Breakingthe Taboo," where he interviewed personalities like FHC, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter to discuss chemical dependency as a health issue. The film inspired a social network with 21 million followers, an English-languagespin-off narrated by Morgan Freeman and produced by Richard Branson, and a series with two seasons produced by GNT.
Fernando was one of the creators, directors, and producers of the series “Carcereiros,” based on Drauzio Varella's book and produced by Rede Globo, which had a spin-off in a documentary and fiction feature, and won a Mipcom award. He is an alumnus of Harvard, Sundance, and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Fernando also has a background in award-winning advertising films, with several Cannes Lions at the Cannes Creativity Festival. Fernando received the GQ Men ofthe Year award in 2011.
Fernando Siqueira is an actor, director, and singer based in LA. He is an associate member of The Actors’ Gang theater company, founded by Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins.
Fernando has acted in acclaimed theatrical productions, such as “Methusalemor the Eternal Bourgeois,” where he was one of the protagonists and which was produced by Tim Robbins; and “Shambles,” directed by Stefan Haves of Cirque du Soleil. Fernando was one of the directors of “Breaking Myths,” about Bolsonaro's fragile and catastrophic masculinity, reaching 1.1 million views on the eve of the Brazilian elections.
He also acted in award-winning short films like "Down Here," winner of a Webby Award, and “Before It's Too Late,” selected for the 2019 Outfest Fusion Film Festival. Siqueira has trained at prestigious institutions such as Nancy Banks Studio, William Esper Studio, and American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and studied screenwriting at USC and directing at Sundance Institute. As a singer, Fernando is completing a double album with cello by Jaques Morelenbaum.
Promote Authenticity and Representation:
Prioritize narratives that reflect reality in all its diversity and complexity, promoting authenticity and ultra-specificity in allour productions.
Creation and Adaptation of Diverse Content:
Develop a variety of themes, including scripts, films,series, networks, and music, each with its unique style and approach.
Purposeful Entertainment:
Entertain and, whenever possible, seek to positively impact society. This can include projects that promote fun while also raising awareness and provoking reflection.
Exploration of the Human Psyche:
Delve into the complexities of the human mind using psychological narratives, offering a deeper insight into human aspects.
Ethical Use of Technology:
Use technology ethically and responsibly to improve the quality, connectivity, and accessibility of our productions without replacing human judgment and creativity.
Value Human Artistic Talent and Cultural Authenticity:
Deeply value human artistic talent and cultural authenticity, and dedicate ourselves to highlighting these qualities in all our works. We believe in the importance of individual contributions and celebrate diversity as a fundamental pillar in each of our productions.
Expansion and Inclusion:
Continue to expand our operations globally, with an emphasis on the Americas (North, Central, and Latin America), valuing the diversity of the Americas beyond the U.S. axis, valuing the Brazil-U.S. bridge, establishing partnerships and projects that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the region. Welcome to Cosmic Dog Studios.
Cosmic Dog Studios has its roots in the entrepreneurial vision of Fernando Grostein Andrade, whose career in cinema and digital media is reflected in the company's evolution.
Initially, Fernando founded Spray Filmes in 2009, a production company dedicated to cinemaand television. The company stood out in the industry under Fernando's leadership and, over time, transformed into Spray Media, expanding its operations and influence in the entertainment market.
In addition to Spray, Fernando was one of the creators of NWB and Desimpedidos in 2013 and Canal Revisãoin 2014, projects that brought innovations to the production and consumption of digital content. In 2014, Spray was nominated for the Caboré award. His contributions to these initiatives shaped new forms of interaction between creators and the audience. The Desimpedidos channel became one of the largest football channels on YouTube. Fernando created his own YouTube channel (@grosteinandrade) discussing LGBTQ rights, feminism, food rights, animal rights, and art. The film “Breakingthe Taboo” became a network with 21 million followers, receiving an homageaward from Catraca Livre in 2019.
With the success of these companies, Fernando chose to sell his stake and dedicate himself to new projects. NWB was sold for R$60 million in 2021. This is how FilmSoul emerged, representing the next step in his journey in the audiovisual sector. FilmSoul quickly established itself as a respected production company, committed to creating impactful and relevant content.
With the expansion to São Paulo, FilmSoul transformed and adopted the name Cosmic Dog Studios. This development marked the transition to a business model that more closely integrated audiovisual creativity with technological innovations.
The collaboration with Inner AI represented the consolidation of Cosmic Dog Studios in the technological environment, establishing the company as one of the founding producers in the integration of artificial intelligence in content production. This partnership allowed Cosmic Dog to expand its scope beyond cinema, series, and branded content, adding advanced technical capabilities toits portfolio.
Currently, Cosmic Dog Studios is recognized for its ability to create innovative, diverse,and representative projects, integrating technology and content. The studio maintains a focus on creating projects that meet the demands of an increasingly connected audience.
