OSCAR-qualifying Short, The Lone Wolf by Filipe Melo; a Radio Host and an Unsolicited Call

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The Lone Wolf is an Oscar qualifying short film by Filipe Melo

Los Angeles, CA – Director Filipe Melo’s award-winning film The Lone WOLF (O Lobo Solitário) is sweeping the awards circuit and also won a coveted Sophia Award (The Portuguese Academy). On Viva FM’s late-night show, the host Vitor Lobo (played by Adriano Luz) receives a call on air from an old friend, a call that could change everything. This memorable film qualifies for the 2023 Academy Awards. 

Filipe Melo is a musician, film director, and author. He studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and since then he works as a jazz pianist, producer and orchestrator. He is also a comic book and graphic novel author. His books publish in the US (Dark Horse Comics, IDW), Brazil, France, Poland, Turkey, Spain and Portugal.

His latest film, Ballad for Sophie, wins nominations for 4 Eisner Awards. it Includes best graphic album, and best writer. It’s being under development as a TV series by Universal International Studios. He has composed music for films and directed music videos and award-winning short films.

Watch Official Trailer for The Lone Wolf as directed by Filipe Melo


This must-see film is produced by Sandra Faria who has a degree in Theatre Production and Management and has directed more than a hundred projects throughout her multifaceted career. In 2015 she founded her the company, Força de Produção a theatre, tv and film production company and artists/musicians agency. The stunning cinematography was created by Vasco Viana.

THE LONE WOLF is represented by h264 whose previous films MARGUERITE and FAUVE were nominated for Academy Award

THE LONE WOLF won awards at Caminhos Film Festival and Curtas Vila do Conde. It can soon be seen at:

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The Poster Art for The Lone Wolf

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