# IHC Studio

> IHC is a Creative Venture Studio founded in 2012 in Curitiba, Brazil, by filmmaker Lucas Estevan Soares and executive producer Rhaissa Gonçalves. IHC produces original films, creative brand partnerships, and new ventures.

## About

IHC Studio operates at the intersection of cinema, brand storytelling, and creative ventures. Founded in October 2012, the studio has grown from an independent film production company into a full creative venture studio with offices in Curitiba, Brazil and Miami, USA.

The name IHC stands for the studio's identity as a creative collective built around cinema and culture.

## Founders

### Lucas Estevan Soares
- Role: Director, Producer, Composer, Founder
- Born: July 24, 1990, Curitiba, Brazil
- Background: Award-winning filmmaker from the Boqueirão neighborhood of Curitiba. Studied performing arts at age 16, later transitioned to filmmaking. Won Best Actor at the Musa D'Argento festival in Italy (2016). Directed Coração de Neon, which premiered at Cannes and screened in 150+ theaters.
- Social: instagram.com/lucasestevansoares, youtube.com/@LucasEstevanSoares

### Rhaissa Gonçalves
- Role: Executive Producer, Colorist, Co-Founder
- Born: October 1, 1990, Curitiba, Brazil
- Background: Studied advertising at Universidade Positivo, photography at Universität Weimar (Germany), and filmmaking at NYFA Miami. Joined IHC in 2014, became co-owner in 2015. Served as director of photography, colorist, and producer on multiple IHC projects including Coração de Neon.
- Social: instagram.com/rhaissagoncalves

## Key Projects

### Coração de Neon (Neon Heart) — 2022
- Type: Feature Film (90 min)
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Lucas Estevan Soares
- Synopsis: In Boqueirão, one of the most populous neighborhoods of Curitiba, young Fernando works with his father Lau on a telegram service car called Coração de Neon. Together they dream of taking the car to the United States. After a performance that ends tragically, Fernando's life changes completely and he begins a wild journey full of twists in pursuit of his dreams.
- Achievements: Premiered at Cannes, screened in 150+ theaters, won awards at Houston and Moscow film festivals. 100% self-funded.
- Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=4UZ2gvZNdkg

### The Real Downtown Miami — 2017
- Type: Documentary / Commercial
- Client: Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
- Synopsis: In 2017, Amazon held a competition to select a city in the United States to build its second headquarters (HQ2). In partnership with Elephant Skin, IHC represented the city of Miami.

### Lage Chic — 2014-2015
- Type: Cultural Event Series / Documentary
- Description: A music project held at IHC's former headquarters in Curitiba. 12 editions featuring musicians from Paraná in intimate rooftop pocket shows.

### Other Films
- From a New Fernando to Brazil (2012) — Documentary, 16 min
- Special Delivery (2016) — Short Film, 7:30 min (Won Best Actor, Musa D'Argento, Italy)
- The Airport Date (2012) — Short Film, 3 min
- Portraits in the Water (2017) — Short Film, 6 min
- Absence of Us (2012) — Short Film, 4 min
- Passports and Dreams (2012) — Short Film, 5 min

### Commercial Clients
- Miami DDA (Downtown Development Authority)
- Knight Foundation
- EMATER
- Los Paleteros
- Pedra Grafite
- CLAD

## Timeline

- 2011: First production (Special Delivery)
- 2012: IHC officially founded in Curitiba
- 2014: Rhaissa joins as executive producer
- 2014-2015: Lage Chic cultural events
- 2016: Best Actor award at Musa D'Argento, Italy
- 2017: The Real Downtown Miami documentary
- 2018: Miami office opened
- 2018-2023: Production of Coração de Neon (100% self-funded)
- 2021: In-house distribution arm launched
- 2022: Coração de Neon released (150+ theaters)
- 2023: Cannes premiere, Houston and Moscow awards
- 2025: Studio relocates to Florianópolis

## Contact

- Website: https://ihc.studio
- Email: Available at https://ihc.studio/contact.html
- WhatsApp: +55 41 99290-3100
- Instagram: @ihc.studio
- YouTube: youtube.com/@ihcstudio
- Location: Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

## Technical

- 8 works registered with ANCINE (Brazilian National Film Agency)
- Own distribution arm since 2021
- Full production pipeline: writing, directing, cinematography, color grading, sound design, music composition, distribution