Malina - A short movie shot in Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Malina is a Brazillian drama/horror short movie from Frame172, with Camilly Cartier, Rhaniel Daux and Alana Canova. Written, produced and directed by Rafael S. Souza

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Frame172 presents
Malina Short Film
Short Film ・ 2026
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Movie Still: Ana investigates a noise in the night

SYNOPSIS

Reeling from her young son’s disappearance, Ana’s life unravels as she discovers her husband’s affair with her closest friend. Caught between grief and betrayal, she struggles to determine who she can trust. And as reality fractures around her, she realizes that a malevolent presence has been quietly waiting to destroy her world from within.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GenreDrama/Horror
CountryBrazil
Year2026
LanguagePortuguese
SubtitlesEnglish, English (SDH), Portuguese, Portuguese (SDH)
Duration11 min 50 sec
Aspect Ratio2.39:1
Frame Rate24 fps
Exhibition FormatsDCP (4k, 2k), ProRes (4k, 2k)
Sound5.1
Filming LocationFlorianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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CAST
Camilly Cartier
Camilly Cartier
Brazilian actress from Rio Grande do Sul, currently based in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. She began performing at the age of 12 and has since pursued a professional career in acting. Her work is guided by continuous training and a commitment to developing nuanced and emotionally grounded characters.
Rhaniel Daux
Rhaniel Daux
Born and based in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. He graduated in acting for theatre and audiovisual from Aktoro acting school in 2025. His practice combines formal training with ongoing studies in screenwriting, singing and improvisation, with a focus on versatility and character-driven performance.
Alana Canova
Alana Canova
Brazilian actress whose training began in 2012 at Teatro Rita Felchak in Guarapuava, Paraná. She later worked in Curitiba at Teatro Lala Schneider, performing in Um Reino Desencontrado and collaborating with independent artists. Since 2023, she has been based in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, where she studies at Corifeu theatre school and participates in stage productions such as Antígona. She also develops original performance work for digital platforms. She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Arts in Education (Music, Theatre and Dance) at Facuminas.
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Benício Borba Sousa
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CREW
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Property MasterDaniel Souza
Witch Doll DesignLanza
Doll MakerNira Rocha
Costume AdvisorValentina Mancuso
Makeup & Behind the ScenesValkiria Soares
Production Sound MixerMauricio Viana
Grip & ElectricAdriano Dutra
Assistant DirectorCarolina Souza
Director of PhotographyDanilo Anastácio
Original MusicRafini Root
Written, Produced and Directed byRafael S. Souza
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