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Next Year Will Be Your Breakout Year: The Most Powerful, Professional Entertainment Publicity Offer Available

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I've promoted over thirty-five films, worked with an Academy Award Winner for ten years, and helped many talented young people who are working both in front, and behind the camera.

I've teamed up with a respected entertainment journalist who has worked at Daily Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline Hollywood, so he has not only written extensively on film and television, he knows first hand what those industry trades look for in editorial.

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Alessandra Hajaj and Sabrina Percario Present "Breaking"

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Multiple Award Winning Breaking 

features the Accomplishments 

of Two Talented Female Filmmakers

(June, 2018 – Los Angeles, CA) Actress Alessandra Hajaj had an idea for a movie.

Most people with a passion for producing a film quickly learn that moving from concept to finished film is a challenging task, even for the most experienced professionals. So Alessandra turned to her friend Sabrina Percario, who is both a SAG-AFTRA Actress and a Producer at Percario Productions. Alessandra had worked with Sabrina on a few projects, and Sabrina has produced several award winning films, including Julia, a semi-autobiographical film about the relationship with her mother, and making difficult career choices.

The result of their collaboration is Breaking, the inspiring story of a porcelain doll who overcomes her fears to break out of her snow globe.

Alessandra Hajaj

And now their film is gaining momentum! So far Breaking has won Best Short Film at the NYC Indie Film Awards, Best Inspirational Film at the Festigious International Film Festival, and many, many more! 

Alessandra describes Breaking’s themes:

“Everyone is talking about abuse these days, but most people don't have a precise definition of it. I wanted to create a film that would address abuse with an innocent’s point of view. Many victims are children, and adults tend to avoid the issue to preserve their childrens’ innocence. What they don't realize is the fact that they are not protecting their children, they are leaving their children unaware of the danger and exposing them to it. So I've made this film for them, so children and people from all ages can be aware of what can happen, and if it does happen to them, they can develop the courage to break out of the situation.”

On working with Sabrina, Alessandra adds: “Sabrina is a great friend and professional. Her experience in the industry was crucial on the process of Breaking. She helped me prepare, organize and execute many tasks in which I had no experience. She is a great producer, great actress and she has a lot of potential.” 

Sabrina Percario

Sabrina was attracted to the project not only because Alessandra is a good friend, but because she also admired Alessandra. "She's super talented and wears so many hats on set, plus I know I can count on her. When she asked me to produce Breaking, I was very touched by her story and theme. 

Everything went smoothly during the pre-production, production and post production. It took us couple of months to pre-produce. Alessandra knew exactly what she wanted for location and cast, so my job was easy to bring together the best crew I could assemble. Everyone was so on top of their own departments, and we had a very respectful relationship between coworkers. That is my goal as a producer: to bring together the best crew as possible, not only talented people, but people who work well with everyone, bringing a very pleasant atmosphere to the set.

Festigious International Film Festival
Best Inspirational Film and Best Original Score

Hollywood International
Moving Pictures Film Festival
Best Music Score

NYC Indie Film Awards
Best Short Film and
Best Score

United International Film Festival
Jury Mention

This film is very important to us because it is our way of working to bring awareness of those who have suffered from sexual harassment. Our film approaches the subject in a poetic, innovative and beautiful way, so people from all ages can see it and become more aware.

It was one day shoot and at the same location we had a green screen room and the bedroom set. For post-production process, again, everything was amazing. Our editor and VFX guys helped us improve the film, we are grateful for their valuable contributions. We also had a very talented sound mixer and composer Marconi de Morais. The music in the film is original, and is the key element that drives the story.

I can't wait to work with Alessandra again!"

Alessandra Hajaj was born in São Paulo, Brazil with a passion for the arts. She studied fashion, dance, singing and performing arts. Alessandra earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the New York Film Academy, and has worked in several creative capacities, including Production Designer.

Alessandra has another short film entering festivals, Chop Shop also directed by Eric Milzarski, where she was the Executive Producer and Production Designer.

Alessandra Hajaj with
Sabrina Percario

And in the near future, she would like to find investors to make Breaking into a feature animated film.

Sabrina Percario is also from Brazil and has lived in LA since 2014, so a collaboration between the two of them was a natural!

They have submitted Breaking to several more festivals taking place between now and the end of the year, and will learn in the next few months which festivals will be screening Breaking.

At the moment Sabrina is working on post production for I.C.E CREAM, a film she produced with Foxter Production Company, which will be out on the festival circuit beginning in May. She is also working on In Search Of, and FriendZone, both feature films she is producing with Touch A Life Productions.


So the next time someone asks "Where are the next great emerging female film producing talents?" look to Alessandra Hajaj and Sabrina Percario.

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Director Maria Alice Arida: Emerging Multiple Award-Winning Filmmaker

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Director Maria Alice Arida:

Emerging Multiple Award-Winning Filmmaker

(November, 2018, Los Angeles, CA) Maria Alice Arida is a Brazilian genre director and American Film Institute (AFI) alumna who has already established herself as a serious filmmaker with an impressive body of work that explores the dark side of human nature and taboo themes of femininity and female sexuality. Her latest psychological thriller INSTINCT recently screened at AFI FEST, which took place from November 8-15, 2018, and was home to some of the most critically-acclaimed and anticipated films of 2018. Through her passion for female driven thrillers and horror films, 
Maria’s work has already earned her critical success.

Before obtaining her MFA in directing from the American Film Institute (AFI), ranking among the best three film schools in the country, Maria established her career in Brazil where she worked as an assistant director for renowned directors such as Hector Babenco (Academy Award nominee for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN) and late Academy member Eduardo Coutinho (EDIFÍCIO MASTER). Their passion for filmmaking inspired her to tell her own stories and pursue her directing career in the US.

Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Maria began her career studying filmmaking at the acclaimed Armando Álvares Penteado Foundation (FAAP). Founded in 1947 by Armando Álvares Penteado, it is now one of the most important and respected academic institutions in Brazil, with twelve thousand students and twelve hundred professors.

Shortly after completing her studies, Maria worked as an assistant director on the last two films of Hector Babenco’s career (MY HINDU FRIEND, starring Willem Defoe, and THE MAN WHO STOLE A DUCK, which screened at the Venice Film Festival.) Maria also worked as a second AD on PEDRO E BIANCA, a Brazilian TV series Winner of the International Emmy Kids Awards.

Having learned from some of the best, Maria passionately began her directorial career with her first short film À Margem dos Olhos, a psychological thriller which had Clarissa Kiste, known for her role in 3%, the first Brazilian Netflix series. However, it was her second film SOLO which brought Maria critical acclaim. 

SOLO trailer from Maria Alice Arida on Vimeo.

SOLO, a thriller about a ballerina who struggles to maintain her sanity in her quest for perfection, screened in multiple festivals worldwide and won several awards including the Jury Award at the 3 Margens Festival Latino-Americano de Cinema.

Her most recent film INSTINCT has played in over thirty festivals, including both Oscar and BAFTA qualifying festivals. With twelve awards already under its belt, INSTINCT had its world premiere at the BFI Flare in London, the biggest LGBTQ Film Festival in Europe, and its American premiere at the Phoenix Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Latin American Short. Aside from the prestigious AFI FEST, INSTINCT has also screened at HBO New York Latino Festival and was selected as part of the 3rd annual CAA Moebius Showcase which highlights emerging directors from AFI, USC & CAL ARTS.“My film INSTINCT is a psychosexual thriller about Isabelle, a serial killer who uses the blood of her victims to paint. When Isabelle meets the performance artist Camila Braum, she finds out that they both might have more in common than she had expected. Will Isabelle allow herself to let Camila in without giving in to her true nature?

When asked about what drives her work and her vision, Maria boldly states that her main focus as a writer/director is to tell female driven stories. “Exploring the dark side of human nature is a recurring theme in my work. However, there's a dark side of women that’s usually not portrayed in films and TV shows. Female characters are usually portrayed as delicate, sweet, and loving. But what happens when the dark side of our souls takes over? This is a question I’ve often asked myself and the main theme I want to examine as a filmmaker.”

Knowledgeable in all aspects of filmmaking process from story development through production and post production, Maria is an accomplished and experienced filmmaker, who has worked with some of the most well respected talent in the industry. And she is quickly joining the ranks of those most well respected talents! 

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Producer Sabrina Percario Forms Percario Productions

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Sabrina Percario, SAG / AFTRA

Forms Percario Productions

(Los Angeles, CA -- February, 2018) After successfully producing a number of well received films, actress / producer Sabrina Percario, SAG / AFTRA announces the formation of her production company: Percario Productions. She now has eight in-production projects, preceded by an astounding twenty-nine completed films, with four more in-development projects!

"I want to produce films that I feel personally connected with, and that speak to my heart. I believe that making a film and sharing it with the world is a big responsibility. When someone makes a film and puts it out there, they are telling people how they view the world, or are sharing a point of view of a definite subject and how it directly and indirectly affects people. It’s an opportunity to waken them to a specific topic, or to create a reflection, or to just feel an emotion.

“It can be very powerful, but also comes with a big responsibility. I don’t use films to tell that I’m right and someone is wrong, that would be very arrogant on my part. I just want to present a subject and let the audience think about it.” 

In addition to dramatic, narrative films, Sabrina also intends to create television productions and spots. "I’m open to any kind of communication as long as the story speaks to my heart. I don’t want to do this just for the money or publicity. I want to collaborate with people who are passionate about stories that are based on true events, or stories that bring good and positive reflections.

“I have produced a few projects so far, some of my favorites are Julia, Breaking, Open Mic, English Prep. What they have in common is that most of them were inspired by true events. I’m currently producing In Search Of in collaboration with Bad Nose Film Company, a feature film which is inspired by Julia, a story about grieving and following your dreams. This feature is also inspired by my own life and some friends who allowed me to share their struggles, and how they overcome them." 

Sabrina will be keeping her production company website updated at www.percarioproductions.com

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Performer Sebastian John Philippe Faure

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Actor Sebastian Faure: 
You can achieve anything you want, 
JUST EMBRACE THE JOURNEY!

(February, 2018 -- Los Angeles, CA) Actor Sebastian Faure brings a truly unique perspective to his craft: “Life is never easy. At a young age, our parents always told us that you could achieve anything you desire if you put your mind to it. They weren’t wrong, but what do we desire? Your journey starts here. First, you have to find your passion. And the only way for you to find what you love most is to experience the work that life has to offer.” 

He worked as a waiter, a tennis coach, a salesman, and a gallery manager before finding out that acting is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

Sebastian John Philippe Faure was born in Dubai in 1988.  His parents divorced early in his life, so he grew up facing those struggles. He didn’t enjoy school and was always cast aside as a weirdo. But then his Mom introduced him to art. “The first time I held a pencil and started drawing was when I was with her. The first time I had to recite a poetry sonnet in class, I was practicing at home with my mum. She was always there to support me. For that, I’m grateful.”

Showing promise at a young age, he initially earned a scientific baccalaureate from the Lycee Georges Pompidou in France.

His Father’s video collection introduced him to several different genres of film, all of which he loved!

Although his Father advised him against acting, he attended the Sorbonne University in Paris, majoring in Art History and Archeology, where he fell in love with acting once again. He graduated from the Sorbonne with a Bachelor Degree in Art History and Archeology and a Minor in Theatre.


Moving back to Dubai he started working in a gallery as an art consultant, which he did for three years. After three years, his passion for acting overtook him, so he picked up his suitcase and moved to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA where he earned a Masters in Fine Art Acting at the New York Film Academy in Burbank. He is grateful to have been coached by people like George McGrath, Isabela Hofmann, Joe Basile, George Russo, and Ken Lerner, just to name a few.

He became aquainted with acting techniques from Stanislavski to Meisner, from Meisner to Lee Strasberg, from Strasberg to Chekhov, Chekhov to Grotowski. He was able to take something from all of these techniques in order to create his own style. 

After graduation, he began to get parts by saying yes to any projects could get involved with. After much effort, he developed a great reputation, then developed a sort of  domino effect. He began getting more work through referrals because people liked working with him.


He went on to make a dozen short films. He wrote two films, directed one and even produced one, although he discovered he doesn’t care much for producing.

"Life is about finding your purpose and embracing your journey. In my Acting class, I remember one of my teachers asked me: ‘What drives you to your goal?’ I simply told him ‘I want to be remembered and leave my stamp in this world. Even after I die, I can still affect people’s lives through my films.’ "

Cast as the lead in the multiple award winning Sui Side Inn, I play Chef Dimitri. Sui Side Inn tells the story of an innkeeper named Sui who helps people with their struggle. When you want to end your life, you stay at this hotel. However, everything changes when a young girl shows up at Sui’s doorstep.

Sui Side Inn earned a 2017 Platinum International Independent award, 2017 LA Shorts award, 2017 Los Angeles Film Award for Best Editing, and a 2017 Best Drama Award from the LA International Film Festival.   


Sui Side Inn screened privately at Warner Brothers.

In Retail Blues, he played the manager of a store named Josh. The film is a dark comedy that involves the story of an employee named Justine.  During her tedious time working in the store, Justine is offered two incredible opportunities: one for singing and one for the store manager position. Justine’s first instinct is to push the singing to the side, but through persuasion and a little magic from the jazz musician who haunts her apartment, Justine can foretell her future if she does not follow her dreams of singing. Josh, is Justine’s manager who will try any means necessary to have her stay in the store so he can get promoted.

“Every time I pick a role, I always start by understanding the psychology behind that person and the way he perceives life, because acting is all about thought. Then studying the way he interacts with strangers, family members and co-workers.”

Sebastian Faure in The Reverie

In The Reverie, a psycho-thriller, he played a photographer named Michael Miller. After a long day’s work in his studio, Michael is closing up as fast as he can in order to celebrate his anniversary with his wife. When suddenly, an unexpected model shows up and insistently asks Michael if he can have his pictures taken. Michael is passionate about photography and decides to accept the stranger’s offer. During the photo-shoot, a conversation starts between both them and Michael soon realizes that Edward is here for a reason. Nothing is, as it seems.  

The Reverie screened at Warner Brothers

In Daughter of the Lake, he was cast as the lead: Roland. 

Daughter of the Lake is a horror film in which four college students decide to go on a road trip. Tensions start to rise when they find themselves stuck in the middle of nowhere. What was supposed to be a fun college trip turns for the worse when they seek shelter in an abandoned ranch next to a lake. 

Daughter of the Lake earned the March 2017 LA Shorts Award, Best Original Story by the Los Angeles Film Awards, April 2017 and Best Horror by the Festigious International Film Festival.

Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Paul Newman, Orson Welles, Alec Baldwin are some of the actors that inspired me for decades. They are character actors who can mold themselves and fill in the shoes of any fictional character and bring fiction to reality with their dimensional craft and their emotional depth. 

“I strive to become like them and hopefully work with talent like them in the near future.

These actors show the foundation of what an actor must strive to become, and the films we admire and respect today would never have reached their peaks without the involvement of these great actors."

Sebastian Faure has worked hard in order to pursue his passion for acting. “I’m consistently learning more about life and myself so I can improve my artistic craft.”

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A Personal Note from Sebastian Faure

I remember my university days when we studied Art History and Archeology, and I was able to begin to understand more about our inheritance from previous civilizations through the studies of religion, historical monuments, and the findings of literature.

I realized that the more we learn about history, the more we understand our past mistakes, so we can continue to evolve as a human species, as one.

And those who are ignorant about history, what man created in the past, those are the ones who will make the same repetitive mistakes and never learn. It’s a vicious cycle: wisdom comes from knowledge, and knowledge comes from learning about the past, because once you are born on this earth, you inherit everything that was created before your life, like the pyramids of Egypt, the Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore, and so on.

Nowadays, we strive for the future, but forget about the past. We become cooperative vessels, like robots, that work daily in order to feed sleepless monsters (companies). We're money driven, we close off our emotions for the rationality of trying to understand everything. We feed companies, yet they want more and they're craving more because it's never enough.

Being professional is being emotionless, meaning losing your humanity.
The only thing I can think of as an artist in order for me to keep my humanity in check, is to act.

Because acting teaches me to have empathy, and emotions, and to understand the world for what it is. Mysteries of the world in all its colors. Acting helps me go through history, acting helps me understand others, acting helps me gain knowledge, acting is simply my therapy. Acting keeps me human. I do not want to become a robot that thinks only about money, because humans, values, and ethics, specifically HUMAN LIFE, is far more important than artificial paper: Money.

We created our own utopia thinking it would work, but it doesn't. Let's try to preserve the remains of humanity we have left, before we lose ourselves completely.

JUST LIVE! EXPERIENCE! FEEL! AND EXPRESS!

-- Sebastian Faure, June 2017