Caminhos das Águas: Fortalecendo Fazeres e Saberes Artísticos e Culturais [Pathways of the Waters: Strengthening Artistic and Cultural Knowledges and Practices] is a strategic national initiative developed by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture (Ministério da Cultura – MinC) in partnership with federal universities across Brazil.
Designed as a bridge between cultural policy, academic research, and community-based heritage, the project focuses on mapping, supporting, and empowering traditional artists, cultural workers, and local creators — particularly those in riverine (ribeirinho), rural, and underrepresented communities whose livelihoods and identity are intimately tied to Brazil’s waterways.
In this project, André Zamith and I were responsible for editing the 10-video series featuring footage captured by multiple contributors across different locations, as well as co-directing and co-writing alongside the project's creators, Amanda Cuesta and Maurício Virgulino.