about alessandra cardoso

Alessandra Cardoso is an internationally hired, award-recognized screenwriter working across feature films, television drama, documentaries, vertical short-form series, and scripted broadcast content. Known for her emotionally rich, psychologically layered storytelling, she brings a global perspective shaped by a multicultural life across Brazil, the United States, Europe, and now Dubai.
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Originally from Brazil and now based in Dubai, Alessandra brings a global perspective shaped by a multicultural upbringing and fluency in English and Portuguese.
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Her professional work includes optioned screenplays (Criminal Chase, The Hardings), a shopping-agreement feature (Love at First Night), multiple feature and ghostwriting assignments for U.S. production companies, and ongoing writing roles for documentaries, scripted live shows, and vertical series.
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Alessandra’s storytelling blends emotional depth, psychological intrigue, and cinematic tension, establishing her as an emerging global voice in contemporary screenwriting.
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Fun Fact: Alessandra starred in the American made-for-TV feature Land of Sunshine, long before she began crafting stories behind the camera.​