Fábio Erdos is a Brazilian filmmaker based in Philadelphia committed to documenting social, political, and environmental stories and their impact on communities.

 

While working at a nonprofit organization that combats poverty and injustice in Brazil, Fábio witnessed systemic inequalities and the harsh realities endured by the country's most vulnerable communities.

 

Drawing inspiration from these experiences, he is committed to sharing the stories of affected communities, ranging from isolated groups in Brazil to farmers battling against corporations in Papua New Guinea. He aims to highlight the universal nature of human emotions and believes that empathy can be a powerful catalyst for social change.

 

Fábio was part of a 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning team at The Washington Post for their "The Attack" project about the Capitol insurrection and its aftermath. In 2019, he received a World Press Photo award and was also shortlisted for the IDA Documentary Awards for his film, "Marielle and Monica," produced for The Guardian. His latest feature documentary film as a Director of Photography, "Desire: The Carl Craig Story,"  premiered at Tribeca Festival 2024.

 

As a Director of Photography, Fábio blends sensitivity, creativity, and dedication to the director's vision and the narrative. He is a member of Panos Pictures, one of the world's leading independent and award-winning photographic agencies, and the Documentary Cinematographers Alliance.

 

His films have been screened at festivals worldwide, including Tribeca, GLAAD, and NewFest in New York, Frameline, and One World Media in the UK. Fábio has collaborated with The Guardian, TIME, Greenpeace, The Washington Post, and NPR, among others.