Ana Flávia Veiga Expands Her Creative Horizons with New Productions in Documentary and Vertical Format
- Matheus Hooks/ Editor-In-Chief
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Los Angeles, CA, February 2026 – Ana Flávia Veiga, the Los Angeles-based creative producer renowned for her inclusive, cross-cultural storytelling, continues to build momentum across film, digital, and documentary spaces. Following multiple award wins for her latest documentary Palmas, Veiga is entering the next phase of her career: developing the project into a feature film titled Las Palmas and expanding her impact as a producer of both cinematic and short-form storytelling.
Festival Triumphs and Award Recognition
Veiga's 2024 documentary Palmas (directed by Aric Lopez) recently earned The Collegiate Filmmaker Spotlight Award at the Burbank International Film Festival and The Student Documentary Short Award at the Glendale International Film Festival. In addition, Palmas has secured official selections at several other prominent and Oscar-qualifying festivals that were not previously listed, including:
● AmDocs (American Documentary and Animation Film Festival).
● San Diego Latino Film Festival.
● Mexican-American Film & Television Festival.
● Watsonville Film Festival.
The film explores Los Angeles's history of displacement through the city's iconic palm trees, symbols that stand witness to generational transformation. Veiga and Lopez are currently developing the feature-length version, supported by fiscal sponsorship from SMP Rise and Academy Award-winning Executive Producer Doug Blush.
Expanding Portfolio & Upcoming Projects
Veiga's independent short My Father's Wedding, starring Disney’s Ricky He, continues its strong run with an acceptance to the San Diego International Film Festival, following its premiere at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival.
Other Notable Credits Include:
● Wasabi (2025): A USC MFA thesis film selected for the Oscar-qualifying Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival.
● Compas (2025): A short documentary awarded the Audience Award and an Honorable Mention at the Highland Park Independent Film Festival.
● The Custodian (2024): Screened at the Middlebury and Watsonville festivals.
● Sueños Violentos (2023): A selection for the BAFTA-qualifying LA Shorts and winner of the Best Story Award from Women in Cinematic Arts.
● The Things We Keep (2023): Officially selected by Sundance, Screamfest, and the Beverly Hills Film Festival.
Dominating the Vertical Film Market
Beyond traditional cinema, Veiga has redefined audience engagement through high-impact vertical filmmaking. Her recent slate has amassed over 301 million views across mobile platforms. Her project Fake Dating My Rich Nemesis alone garnered 109 million views, while others like The Bad Boy Who Ruined Me have surpassed 46 million views.
