Biography

Fabio Montanari is a filmmaker and scholar who has written a number of series for top networks including Netflix, HBO and National Geographic. He is the creator of an original international fiction TV series that is currently being filmed for Amazon Prime Video.

As a Screenwriter and Director, Montanari’s independent work has been screened in over 50 film festivals around the world including Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and São Paulo, where he was awarded Audience Favorite. He has created content in multiple markets including in the U.S., Argentina and Venezuela, as well as for Canadian companies like Banger Films and BBDO Agency. His mixed media stories have garnered awards including eight Cannes Lions, the CLIO and The One Club. Montanari holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University in New York (Fulbright scholar) and a BA in Journalism from the University of São Paulo. He also serves as a Mentor for Being Black in Canada (BBIC), Canada’s largest mentorship and training program for Black filmmakers.