Born in São Paulo, he lives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco Abujamra is a film director, screenwriter, producer, and founder of Dona Rosa Filmes. He directed the documentary "Jards Macalé - Um Morcego na Porta Principal" (2007), released in 2007 and winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Rio Festival and the In-Edit Festival. He directed the documentaries "Mario Lago" (2013), screened at the 37th Mostra, and "Paulo Autran - O Senhor dos Palcos" (2016), screened at the 41st Mostra. His films have been exhibited at major festivals across the country.