Creative GatewayBetween Sunrises
Connecting Latin America and the Arab World through compelling stories, cultural exchange, and creative excellence.
From World Cups to the Olympics, cultural festivals, and live broadcasts across continents.
Connecting creative industries across Latin America, the Gulf, and beyond.
Collaborating with studios, artists, and institutions on both sides of the sunrise.
A multidisciplinary team shaped by global productions and cultural expertise.
From São Paulo to Doha — creating original IPs and co-productions that merge cultures.
Every project we touch builds bridges between regions, languages, and creative traditions.
Featured Work
A curated selection of our most impactful projects
What We Do Best
Comprehensive creative solutions bridging cultures and continents
Content & Production
We create and produce stories across film, music, and media — from concept to broadcast.
Includes: Film & Documentary · Music Production · Social & Digital Content · Live/Broadcast
Talent & Culture
We manage, connect, and elevate creative talents and cultural projects across borders.
Includes: Artist Management · Booking & Mobility · Curatorship · Cultural Mapping · Residencies & Workshops
Events & Live Experiences
We design, manage, and consult for live experiences that connect people, culture, and creativity — from global events to local activations.
Includes: Event Direction · Cultural & Brand Activations · Festivals & Exhibitions · Strategic Partnerships
Strategy & Representation
We represent studios, institutions, and ideas — building partnerships between Latin America and the Arab World.
Includes: Representation & Co-Production · Consulting & Media Strategy · Brand Storytelling · Institutional Partnerships
Insights & Research Lab
We turn culture into knowledge — researching, mapping, and publishing insights that inform creative strategy and public value.
Includes: Cultural Research & Reports · Market & Audience Insights · Policy & Grants Advisory · Heritage & Archives Projects
Education & Capacity Building
We design and deliver learning experiences that empower the next generation of creative professionals.
Includes: Workshops · Mentorships · Training Programs · Academic Partnerships · Internship Development
Who We Are
Meet the visionary team behind The First Sunrise
Vanessa Magalhaes
Visionary leader bridging creative cultures across continents
Vanessa Polo
Strategic operations expert driving organizational excellence
André Andrade
Join our leadership team and shape the future of creative collaboration
From Connection to Collaboration
Discovery & Mapping
We identify creative opportunities and partners across Latin America and the Arab World — analyzing markets, culture, and potential synergies.
Understanding where stories, brands, and talents can meet.
Matching & Co-Design
We connect the right collaborators and co-create strategies that align creative vision with cultural context.
Turning introductions into meaningful creative frameworks.
Production & Activation
Once partnerships are formed, we oversee the production, events, or campaigns — ensuring quality, authenticity, and impact.
From concept to tangible results.
Legacy & Growth
We translate each collaboration into long-term value — reports, visibility, and future opportunities.
Every project becomes a seed for the next sunrise.
Collaborators
Our global house of creatives and cultural experts
Simonia Queiroz
Jimi Figueiredo
Cibele Almeida
Cristián Jiménez
Sohail Bin Mahmood
Abdullah Salman
Tâmara Habka
Network & Partners
Trusted by leading organizations across continents
Ready to Create Something Amazing?
Let's collaborate and bridge cultures through compelling creative work.