
Gabriel Motta
DirectingAbout Gabriel Motta
Gabriel Motta is a Brazilian film director. His horror short film The Veil (2025) had its World Premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. His previous short Pastrana (2023), co-directed with Melissa Brogni, became one of the most acclaimed Brazilian short films of 2023/24, winning Best Film at both the 56th Brasília Film Festival and the 52nd Gramado Film Festival, two of the country’s most prestigious events. Internationally, it won Best Latin American Film at the BAFICI – Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival and Best Adventure Film at Mountainfilm Telluride (USA). The short was also the only Brazilian film selected for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. His earlier work includes The Embrace (2022), which screened at over 20 festivals worldwide, such as FEST – New Directors/New Films (Portugal), Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (France), Lund Fantastic Film Festival (Sweden), and Fantaspoa (Brazil), and Two Men by the Sea (2020), shown at San Francisco Frameline, NewFest New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, and Festival MixBrasil. In addition to his work in film, Gabriel directed the TV mini-series Via Pública (2021), aired on Brazilian cable television, and Reforma Planetária (2025).
Gabriel Motta Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gabriel Motta reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gabriel Motta's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 0% of Gabriel Motta's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hard Paint, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gabriel Motta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gabriel Motta's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gabriel Motta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Two Men by the Sea | César | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hard Paint | Dudu | Average | Similar → |
Gabriel Motta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gabriel Motta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gabriel Motta is "Hard Paint" with a rating of 6.2/10.
How many movies has Gabriel Motta acted in?
Gabriel Motta has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

