about us

Carrossel Produções is a production company of global stories and a platform for international co-productions. Founded in Lisbon by award-winning Director and Producer Ana Sofia Fonseca, whose career spans over 25 years, the company focuses on producing documentary feature films and high-end unscripted series. 

Carrossel Produções is distinguished for combining a solid knowledge in cinema and journalism, which is reflected in its high level production quality. Within a global perspective, we stand out for our knowledge of Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries. Its latest documentary film, ‘CESÁRIA ÉVORA’ (2022), has conquered audiences and critics all over the world. 

Carrossel’s feature-length films have been screened in over 60 film festivals, including SXSW, IDFA, Doc NYC, Jeon Ju, It’s All True, Indie Lisboa, Festival do Rio, Sheffield Doc Fest, Encounters South Africa. It has been awarded with several prizes, nominated for IDA Awards and shortlisted by the Focal International Awards. Its productions have had television and theatrical releases in several countries, from Portugal to the Netherlands and France. 

At Carrossel Produções, we aim to produce narratives with the power to spread awareness and inspire change. Storytelling with a cinematic approach has always been the spirit of our productions. We love getting ideas off the paper and turning them into reality. 

main team

  • Ana Sofia Fonseca

    CEO & Creative Director | anasofia@carrosselproducoes.com

    Ana Sofia Fonseca is a director, producer and author with over 25 years of storytelling experience and distinguished with dozens of awards. She spends her time between Portugal and Cape Verde. As the founder and CEO of the company, she is devoted to telling compelling human stories, with a focus on themes that contribute to understanding the world around us and to inspire change. As a journalist in print and television, she has covered a wide range of subjects, focusing primarily on human trafficking, domestic violence, gender equality, racism, colonialism and African countries’ independence. She has published six books, including a novel.

    On the same scape, she became one of the most knowledgeable voices on Portuguese wine, having directed and produced an award-winning documentary. Her latest documentary ‘Cesária Évora’ (2022), distributed globally by Cinephil and West End Films, premiered at SXSW and was screened at more than 60 festivals, including IDFA (Best Of Fest selection) and was awarded several prizes.

  • Daniella Rice

    Lead Producer | daniella@carrosselproducoes.com

    Daniella Rice is a Documentary Producer who spends her time between the UK, Portugal and Brazil. Her multilingual skills and worldview have shaped the international perspective she brings to her work. She began producing drama and documentary short films, which saw her pursue a Post-Graduate degree in Production Management at the National Film & TV School (NFTS). Daniella’s career in TV enabled her to apply her production management background and build on her creative skills working in editorial roles, overseeing projects from pre-production to delivery on high-end documentary series - credits include HBO Max, Netflix, Apple, National Geographic.

    At Carrossel Produções, she brings her international experience and geographic vantage to share Portuguese-speaking stories with the world.