Vila Do Cinema
Stories that move the world
WHO WE ARE
A Cinematic Voice for Stories That Matter
Vila Do Cinema is an international film production company founded by award-winning filmmaker and producer Sohel Rahman, dedicated to crafting powerful fiction and documentary films that center on human stories. With a strong focus on working-class lives, social realities, human rights, environment, migration, and social justice, the company blends cinematic storytelling with authentic voices from the ground. Alongside independent film production, Vila Do Cinema collaborates with NGOs, INGOs, and corporate organizations to create impactful documentaries and promotional content that connect audiences with meaningful narratives. Driven by a commitment to artistic excellence and social impact, Vila Do Cinema strives to create films that inspire change and contribute to a more just and inclusive world.
WHAT WE DO
Our Expertise
Documentary & Advocacy
Vila do Cinema is a strategic media partner for global organizations, creating powerful documentaries and visual tools for advocacy, fundraising, and human rights monitoring.
TVC & Digital Content
Vila do Cinema delivers high-end television commercials (TVC) and online video content (OVC) that blend cinematic artistry with professional brand storytelling. We manage the entire creative process
Brand Storytelling
We specialize in high-end brand storytelling that moves beyond traditional advertising to create a lasting emotional connection with your audience. Vila do Cinema produces cinematic
FILMOGRAPHY
Stories We've Told
2021
The Ice Cream Sellers
Dir. Sohel Rahman
Two siblings sell ice cream across the world’s largest refugee camp to save their imprisoned father.
2018
Songs From Another Eden
Dir. Sohel Rahman
Nepalese migrant fruit pickers in Portugal, suspended between longing and labor.
2015
A Passagem
Dir. Sohel Rahman
Two shepherd women in remote Portugal face aging, solitude, and unexpected tragedy.
Work In Progress
Autopsy of a Genocide
Dir. Sohel Rahman
The long shadow of genocide — survival, memory, and the cost of indifference.
