Têmdendê Produções

What Têmdendê Produções does

Têmdendê Produções is an independent Brazilian audiovisual production company headquartered in Salvador, Bahia. Founded in 1999, the company develops original content across cinema, television, streaming, advertising, and institutional formats, with a thematic focus on Brazilian culture, diversity, Northeastern identity, and ancestral heritage. Its portfolio spans feature films (e.g., 'Tempo à Faca', 'O Barco e o Rio', 'Piscina'), documentary series ('Ruralidades', 'Memórias do Brasil', 'Rios', 'Trindade Nordestina'), comedy/sitcom series ('Forrobodó da Paixão'), lifestyle and reality formats ('Rota das Emoções', 'Juninas', 'É Assim Que Eu Vou'), and live event broadcast production. Underlying capabilities include end-to-end script-to-delivery production, a network of approximately 150 production professionals (peaking during Carnival) and technical specializations such as the first live-audience sitcom produced in Salvador.

Têmdendê operates a multi-stream business model. The primary commercial anchor is a 27-year exclusive partnership with Band Folia for the national broadcast production of the Carnival of Salvador, a live event monetized through production fees and content licensing. Secondary streams include (a) fee-for-service B2B audiovisual production for brands and institutions via its website intake form, (b) co-productions of feature films financed through Brazilian public incentive mechanisms (Lei Paulo Gustavo, Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual via BRDE/Ancine) and structured as co-productions with regional partners such as Cidade Flutuante and Papa Jaca Filmes, and (c) international distribution and co-production partnerships developed through film festivals and markets (Festival de Gramado, Cannes Marché du Film, SIFF, MIP Cancun, Ventana Sur, among others). Distribution currently reaches Brazil and four international markets (Denmark, Costa Rica, Panama, USA), with active expansion into China, France, Portugal, Colombia, Argentina and Mozambique.

The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to Brazilian broadcasters (Band, SBT, TV Aparecida, Prime Box Brazil, TV COM, Music Box Brazil), inbound B2B project inquiries via its website, co-production relationships with independent production companies, and festival/market-driven international deal sourcing. Leadership is anchored by directors Vânia Lima and Bruno Ramos. The company has no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or parent organization, and operates as a privately-held independent. Notable recognition includes Produtora do Ano (Independent Audiovisual Producer) at Expocine 2022, Selo Lilás 2024 from the Bahia State Government, and five Kikitos at Festival de Gramado for the short version of 'O Barco e o Rio'.

Name

Têmdendê Produções

Legal name

Tem Dendê Produção

Website

https://temdende.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Têmdendê Produções is an independent Brazilian audiovisual production company headquartered in Salvador, Bahia, founded in 1999. It produces feature films, documentary series, sitcoms, advertising and live-event broadcasts for major Brazilian broadcasters, with a recurring 27-year exclusive partnership producing the national Carnival of Salvador broadcast for Band Folia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiovisual Production Services

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event & Experiential Brand Coverage (Recaps, Sizzle Reels) (MPADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creative Concepting & Campaign Development (BPAFAEAD), Music & Performance Branded Content (Sessions, Artist/Brand Collabs) (MPADAEAH)

Keywords

• Audiovisual production services
• Film and television production
• Documentary series production
• Commercial video production
• Live event broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Salvador

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. TV Broadcasting Production Contracts: Long-standing production contracts with major Brazilian TV networks (Band, SBT, TV Ponta Negra, TV COM, TV Aparecida, Prime Box Brazil, Music Box Brazil) for series, documentary, and live event coverage. Revenue generated through production fees and content licensing for broadcast.
2. B2B Audiovisual Production Services: Fee-for-service production of Cinema, TV, Commercial, Streaming, and Institutional content for brands, companies, and institutions. Clients submit project briefs via the company website.
3. Film Co-production and Distribution: Co-production of feature films with regional and international partners, funded through Brazilian incentive laws (Lei Paulo Gustavo, Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual via BRDE/Ancine) and international market partnerships. Films are developed, produced, and then licensed or sold to distributors and platforms.
4. International Market and Festival Participation: Participation in international film festivals and market events (Cannes, Shanghai, Paris, Colombia) to sell titles, attract co-production investment, and secure international distribution deals.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Têmdendê Produções is an independent Brazilian audiovisual production company that develops and produces original content across cinema (feature films), television (original series for open TV and streaming), advertising (commercials), institutional videos, and live event broadcasting. The company specializes in culturally rooted narratives focused on Northeastern Brazilian culture, diversity, and ancestral heritage, delivering end-to-end production from script development to final delivery. Its client base comprises major Brazilian TV broadcasters, brands, cultural institutions, and international co-production partners.

Product overview

Têm Dendê Produções is an independent Brazilian audiovisual production company with 26 years of history that develops original content and commercializes films, series, and projects characterized by diverse and decentralized narratives offering new perspectives on Brazil. The company operates across multiple production categories including cinema (feature films and documentaries), television (original series for open TV and streaming), advertising (creative commercials), institutional videos, and live event broadcasting. The product portfolio includes dramatic feature films such as "Tempo à Faca" and "O Barco e o Rio", documentary series like "Memórias do Brasil", "Ruralidades", and "Rios", comedy series like "Forrobodó da Paixão", lifestyle series such as "Rota das Emoções" and "É Assim Que Eu Vou", educational series including "A Chave", and music-focused series like "Trindade Nordestina". The company also produces films such as "Cartas Para..." and "Um Carnaval em Cada Esquina", and handles the national broadcast production of Salvador's Carnival through Band Folia partnership. With over 50 titles distributed nationally and internationally, the company is recognized as a reference in the audiovisual sector, having received awards including Produtora do Ano at Expocine 2022 and the Selo Lilás certification for gender equality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forrobodó da Paixão Sitcom series (8 episodes, 26 minutes each) set in Bahia, featuring the story of Legítima, a young cook who must keep a traditional forró bar running after the owner's death. First sitcom with live studio audience in Salvador.
• Tempo à Faca Feature film based on an original story by Ruy Guerra, directed by Diogo Oliveira. Filmed in Juazeiro (BA) and Petrolina (PE), depicting two characters in conflict with their codes of honor in the Brazilian sertão.
• Memórias do Brasil Documentary series following Brazilian artists over sixty years old as they recall their trajectories and the evolution of Brazil, featuring testimonies from artists and specialists in art, history, and culture.
• Rota das Emoções Documentary/lifestyle series with 16 episodes following the Liberato family on adventures across Northeastern Brazil, accompanied by local families who host them at each location.
• Rios Documentary series in 13 episodes of 45 minutes each, following photographer Eduardo Moody and his team exploring Brazilian rivers across various hydrographic basins.
• A Chave Educational documentary series. Season 1 covers Professional Education; Season 2 explores education and its challenges through the eyes of Brazilian teachers in 15 episodes.
• Ruralidades Documentary series with 13 episodes of 26 minutes exploring rural areas of Brazil, featuring small and medium producers, farmers, ranchers, and rural families across 7 states. Highlights family agriculture which produces about 70% of food consumed domestically.
• Um Carnaval em Cada Esquina Comedy-romance feature film celebrating the Carnival of Salvador. Follows Nana, Tito, and their daughter Tina across three decades of Carnivals, exploring encounters and separations through the years.
• Cartas Para... Feature film shot across Brazil, Mozambique, and Portugal. Follows Elisa Lucinda, Paulina Chiziane, and Raquel Lima exchanging nine letters across the Atlantic, revealing their daily lives and discoveries as women and writers.
• O Barco e o Rio Feature film adaptation of an award-winning short film. Set in the Amazon, follows Vera, an evangelical woman confronting her choices during an evangelization mission on the rivers. Won five Kikitos at Gramado Film Festival as short, plus awards at Cannes and Cuba's EICTV.
• Trindade Nordestina Documentary series in 13 episodes exploring the legacy of forró music left by Luiz Gonzaga, Anastácia, and Jackson do Pandeiro, presented by Ana Mametto, Rapadura, and Santanna. Broadcast on Music Box Brazil channel.
• É Assim Que Eu Vou Documentary series in 5 episodes exploring fashion, art, and identity. Celebrities and anonymous people share how their style reflects their identity, featuring guests like Afrocidade, Mari Antunes, Aila Menezes, and Jhonny Hooker. Filmed in Natal RN, Salvador BA, and São Paulo SP. Co-produced with Papa Jaca Filmes.
• Carnival of Salvador National Broadcast Production Annual live broadcast production service for the Carnival of Salvador, aired nationally through Band Folia (Band network). Coordinates multi-camera coverage with ~150 professionals across Barra-Ondina and Campo Grande circuits. Held since 1999.
• Cinema Production Services End-to-end cinematic production services from script to finalization for feature films and short films. The company executes complete productions with narratives designed to engage audiences.
• Television Production Services Original projects for television, developed with the experience and strength of Brazilian audiovisual tradition. Includes sitcoms, documentary series, and entertainment formats for open TV broadcasters and streaming platforms.
• Commercial Production Services Creative, high-quality advertising productions capable of translating brands into their essence. Developed for brands, agencies, and companies seeking professional audiovisual advertising content.
• Streaming Production Services Productions adapted to the digital universe, exploring creative and agile formats for streaming platforms.
• Institutional Production Services Audiovisual productions developed for companies and institutions, with technical quality and clear language for corporate communications and institutional messaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ titles distributed in Brazil and 4 international markets (Denmark, Costa Rica, Panama, USA)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CONNE (Conexão Audiovisual Centro-Oeste, Norte, Nordeste)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026CONNE, formed in 2017 by audiovisual companies and professionals from 19 states of North, Northeast, and Central-West Brazil plus the Federal District, invited Têm Dendê to represent these three regions at the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), China. Têm Dendê is the official regional representative at this major international market event.
• Cidade FlutuantecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Co-production partnership with Cidade Flutuante (Manaus, Amazonas) for the feature film 'O Barco e o Rio', a long-form adaptation of an award-winning short film. Cidade Flutuante represents the Amazonas side of this Bahia-Amazonas co-production.
• Papa Jaca FilmesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Co-production partnership with Papa Jaca Filmes for the documentary series 'É Assim Que Eu Vou' (5 episodes on fashion, art, and identity filmed in Natal RN, Salvador BA, and São Paulo SP). This is their fourth co-production together, strengthening regional collaborative production.
• Band / Band FoliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Since 1999, Têm Dendê has held the exclusive production partnership for the national broadcast of the Carnival of Salvador on Band Folia. The company coordinates all production, logistics, and programming for the world's largest street party broadcast, reaching audiences via TV, app, website, and YouTube.
• Lança FilmesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLança Filmes represents 'Tempo à Faca' internationally alongside Têm Dendê executive Keyti Souza at the 28th Paris Brazilian Film Festival Forum, seeking international co-production and distribution partners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dezenove Som e Imagens: Independent Brazilian production company producing films, series, and documentaries with international co-production experience. Comparable in independent production model and festival-oriented output.
• Bananeira Filmes: Brazilian independent production company focused on culturally rich regional narratives. Comparable as a similar-sized independent producer with emphasis on Brazilian cultural content, festival positioning, and Northeastern storytelling — geographically close to Têmdendê's base.
• O2 Filmes: Brazilian independent production company founded by Fernando Meirelles and Paulo Morelli, producing films, TV, advertising, and branded content. Comparable in independent production model with strong advertising and film crossover.
• Gullane Filmes: São Paulo-based independent Brazilian production company producing feature films, documentaries, and series. Closely comparable in size and independent production model, with a track record of internationally distributed Brazilian content.
• Conspiração Filmes: Major independent Brazilian production company producing films, documentaries, and TV content with strong international festival presence. Comparable in independent production model and focus on culturally relevant Brazilian narratives.

Regional players

• Ukbar Filmes: Portuguese independent production company producing feature films with international festival focus and active Lusophone co-production track record. Comparable as a smaller independent producer with strong European co-production and festival orientation relevant to Têmdendê's internationalization ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• LC Barreto: One of Brazil's largest and longest-established film production and distribution companies. Comparable in audiovisual production and distribution focus but operates at a much larger, more established scale with broader commercial footprint.
• Endemol Shine Brasil: Brazilian arm of global production giant Endemol Shine, producing entertainment, reality, and scripted content. Comparable as a major TV production company serving Brazilian broadcasters but operates as part of a much larger global network.
• Globo Filmes: Largest Brazilian film production and distribution company, affiliated with the Globo group. Comparable as it produces and distributes Brazilian audiovisual content at scale, but operates as a much larger, vertically integrated player with broader commercial footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/temdendeproducoes

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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