Origin Story (2026)
Director: Marcela Jacobina
Cast: Valentina Herszage, Matheus Bastos
At just twenty years old, Brazilian talent Valentina Herszage steps into the role of Sofia during a routine US studio casting call that swiftly transforms into something entirely unpredictable. This thought-provoking feature peels back layers of selfhood and stagecraft, while analyzing how Western media perpetually shapes Latin American storytelling and self-perception. Through carefully crafted tension and cultural reflection, the narrative challenges conventional viewing habits. Step into ORIGIN STORY, a modern cinematic work that brilliantly intertwines personal ambition with global cultural dynamics.