Ccpac- Centro De Capacitacao Profissional Em Artes Cenicas

What Ccpac- Centro De Capacitacao Profissional Em Artes Cenicas does

CCPAC (Centro de Capacitacao Profissional Em Artes Cenicas) is a privately held professional acting school founded in 1990 by Patricia Vasconcelos and headquartered in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro. The school is one of the few Brazilian institutions authorized by the Ministerio da Educacao (MEC), the Sindicato dos Artistas and the Ministerio do Trabalho to issue the DRT Definitivo, the definitive professional actor registration required under Brazilian law, and was the first acting school in Brazil to obtain MEC approval for a polytechnic Theater, TV and Cinema course. Its core offering is a two-year professional certification program covering theatrical interpretation, audiovisual performance, body work, voice training and dramatic literature, supported by an on-site production campus with four film studios, a broadcast editing island, video rooms, a theater and outdoor filming locations.

The broader product portfolio extends the brand into adjacent verticals and customer segments, including short-format acting courses for cinema, TV and social media; voice dubbing training; modeling (The Model One Academy); an extension program on body work and masks (Atelier da Cena); a vacation intensive course attracting students from across Brazil; and a course targeted at digital entrepreneurs (Dominando a Camera para Infoprodutores). Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer through WhatsApp consultation, website contact forms, free experimental classes and word-of-mouth from alumni now working at Globo, Record, SBT, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Globoplay, HBO and Warner. Pricing is subscription-style monthly tuition generally ranging from R$97 to R$397, with DRT program fees quoted upon inquiry. The business operates with 16 employees, has trained more than 4,000 students cumulatively and has produced over 40 theatrical productions, short films and feature films.

Name

Ccpac- Centro De Capacitacao Profissional Em Artes Cenicas

Legal name

Centro De Capacitacao Profissional Em Artes Cenicas

Website

https://ccpac.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCPAC is a Rio de Janeiro-based MEC-authorized acting school, founded in 1990 by Patricia Vasconcelos, that issues the Brazilian DRT professional actor registration and trains aspiring actors for theater, television, cinema and streaming through a two-year certification plus a portfolio of short courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Course (DRT): 2-year professional certification program providing definitive professional registration (DRT), recognized by MEC, SEEC-RJ, and Ministry of Labor. Multiple schedule options available (presencial and online).
2. Free Courses (Cursos Livres): Shorter-format courses including Acting for Cinema/TV, Voice Dubbing, Children's Preparatory, Workshop series. Delivered in-person and live online formats.
3. Vacation Courses: One-week intensive courses offered in January and July for actors from anywhere in Brazil to experience acting training in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Actor Coaching (Private Classes): One-on-one intensive coaching sessions for actors preparing for specific casting tests, auditions, and performances. Billed per session or package.
5. Atelier da Cena Program: Extension program focused on dramaturgical creation through actor training and expressiveness, with R$97 enrollment and R$297 monthly fees.
6. Model One Academy: 3-month model training program (presencial and online) covering runway walking, professional posing, makeup, fashion history, and casting preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCPAC is a Brazilian professional acting school founded in 1990 that prepares actors and technicians for Television, Cinema, Theater, and Streaming markets. Its flagship offering is a 2-year MEC-authorized professional certification course (CURSO PROFISSIONALIZANTE DRT DEFINITIVO) that awards definitive DRT professional registration, complemented by free-format courses in dubbing, cinema/TV acting, modeling, children's preparatory training, on-camera presence, and private coaching. Training is delivered on-site in Rio de Janeiro and via live online classes nationally and internationally.

Product overview

CCPAC is a professional acting school offering a unified portfolio of educational products centered on acting training for television, cinema, theater, and digital platforms. The core offering is the two-year CURSO PROFISSIONALIZANTE DRT DEFINITIVO which provides professional certification recognized by MEC and awards DRT (professional registration). Supporting products include specialized courses such as CURSO LIVRE ATOR EM AÇÃO for audiovisual/social media, CURSO DE DUBLAGEM for voice acting, and PREPARATORIO PARA CRIANCAS E ADOLESCENTES for young performers. Additional offerings include workshops (Coach de Atores, DIRECAO DE ATORES, MONTAGEM TEATRAL, CURSO DE FERIAS), The Model One Academy for modeling, and ATELIE DA CENA for advanced body/mask work. A film production subsidiary produces cinematic content while providing students practical industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CURSO PROFISSIONALIZANTE DRT DEFINITIVO Two-year professional acting course authorized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) that awards the definitive DRT (professional actor registration) recognized by SEEC-RJ, the Artists' Union, and Ministry of Labor. Covers theater, TV, cinema, and digital platforms through presencial and online-live schedules; includes hands-on filming, career direction coaching, and access to CCPAC's casting industry pipeline. For aspiring professional actors and technicians seeking entry into Brazilian broadcasting, cinema, theater, and streaming markets.
• CURSO LIVRE ATOR EM ACAO CINEMA E REDES SOCIAIS Six-month free-format course teaching modern acting techniques for audiovisual and social media content creation, covering camera fundamentals, character development, and viral video strategies. Delivered presencial (Mondays) and online (Fridays). For actors, content creators, and performers seeking on-camera audition and social media skills.
• CURSO DE DUBLAGEM (Dubbing Course) Six-month professional dubbing course training students in voice acting for films, series, cartoons, and remote dubbing work using the proprietary 'Trino' method. Includes studio recording practice and remote dubbing dynamics. Delivered presencial (Sundays) or online live (Wednesdays) at R$397/month with punctuality discount. For aspiring voice actors and on-camera performers expanding into dubbing.
• PREPARATORIO PARA CRIANCAS E ADOLESCENTES Twelve-month acting preparatory course for children aged 8-14 covering theater, cinema, TV, and social media. Includes professional recordings and public speaking skills development. Delivered presencial (Saturdays) or online (Tuesdays). Regular price R$307/month; first-semester promotional price R$207/month (R$100 discount). For parents seeking structured artistic development for children.
• ATELIE DA CENA (CORPO E MASCARAS) Extension program focused on dramaturgical creation through body work and expressive masks under the program 'As Poéticas do Ator em Coro com a Máscara' (running since 2016). Subscription pricing: R$97 enrollment + R$297/month. For actors and performers seeking advanced body-mask-dramaturgical skills beyond the core professional certification.
• The Model One Academy Three-month modeling training program (presencial and online) covering runway walking, professional posing, makeup, fashion history, and casting preparation. Delivered presencial (Tuesdays 3pm-4:30pm) or online (Thursdays). R$397/month. Includes Digital Photo Book and Career Plan bonuses. For aspiring fashion models seeking runway, campaign, and magazine entry.
• Coach de Atores (aula particular) One-on-one intensive private coaching sessions for actors preparing for specific casting tests, auditions, and performances in TV, cinema, or theater. Billed per session or package. For working and aspiring actors needing personalized audition direction from CCPAC's veteran casting-director leadership.
• CURSO DE FERIAS (Vacation Intensive Course) Intensive one-week vacation course in acting for cinema and TV held twice annually (January and July) in Rio de Janeiro. Pay-as-you-go pricing with very limited spots. Designed for actors from anywhere in Brazil (and beyond) who want to experience CCPAC's acting training without committing to a multi-month program.
• DIRECAO DE ATORES (Actor Direction Course) Actor direction course training students to lead casts with mastery of interpretation techniques for theater, cinema, and TV projects. For performers transitioning into direction roles and theater/film professionals seeking to improve their direction craft.
• Dominando a Camera para Infoprodutores (Mastering Camera for Info-Productors) Six-month online video course teaching actors and digital entrepreneurs to master camera presence and confidence for video communication and digital content creation. Held online on Fridays 8:30pm-10pm (Brasília time). R$297/month. For info-productors, professional speakers, and digital entrepreneurs dealing with camera insecurity and on-screen engagement challenges.
• MONTAGEM TEATRAL INICIANTE E AVANCADO (Theater Mounting Workshop) Theater mounting workshop for independent productions covering the full production process from script analysis to public performances. Offered at beginner and advanced levels. For actors and aspiring theater professionals seeking hands-on production experience.
• Agencia de Modelos RJ (Model Agency Service) Model agency service providing guidance on casting processes, press relations, and legal contract supervision for actors and models. For CCPAC students and alumni seeking agency representation and career management in the Brazilian modeling and entertainment industry.
• Produtora de Cinema (Film Production Sub-brand) CCPAC's affiliated film production company producing national and international film productions, partnering with CCPAC for casting talent. Specializes in evangelical cinema niche with American-style production standards and provides students with practical industry placements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ students trained since 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rede GlobocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobo is the primary destination for CCPAC alumni. The school is officially mentioned as providing talent for Globo productions, and Globo's actor workshops (oficinas) are referenced as career pathways for CCPAC graduates. Globo maintains a database of 10,000 actors and sources talent from recognized acting schools.
• Rede RecordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecord TV is a major broadcaster actively hiring CCPAC-trained actors. The school maintains relationships with Record's casting producers, and Patricia Vasconcelos previously produced casting for Record programs.
• SBTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBT is investing in new telenovela productions in Rio de Janeiro and sources talent through their TALENTOS portal. CCPAC prepares actors for SBT casting requirements.
• Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Globoplay, Paramount, HBO, Warner, TNTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor streaming and cable platforms feature CCPAC alumni in Brazilian productions. These platforms increasingly source talent from MEC-authorized acting schools with proven market placement records.
• Conspiração FilmesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Brazilian film production company that works with CCPAC for casting talent for their productions.
• Major Theaters of Rio de Janeiro and BrazilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCPAC has produced over 40 theatrical productions in the best theaters of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, creating performance opportunities and industry connections for students.
• FORD ModelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPatricia Vasconcelos was formerly a member of FORD Models, the world's largest modeling agency, and has connections for international model placement.
• Amazon Studios BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPedro Belchior Costa, Senior Executive Creative at Amazon Studios Brazil, serves as a guest instructor at CCPAC, providing direct industry access and training on streaming production requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Full Sail University: US-based institution offering comprehensive programs in film, performing arts, and entertainment production. Comparable as a professional training institution serving media industry careers, though at much larger scale.
• MasterClass: Global online education platform featuring celebrity-taught courses including acting workshops. Comparable to CCPAC's online acting courses as a competitor for aspiring actors seeking flexible training, though at a premium price point.
• Berklee Online: Online arm of Berklee College of Music offering performing arts and creative training. Comparable to CCPAC's online course portfolio serving a global audience of aspiring performers.

Direct peers

• Teatro Escola Célia Helena: São Paulo-based theater school offering structured acting training programs. Comparable to CCPAC as a Brazilian performing arts education provider focused on stage and screen acting.
• Escola de Teatro Macunaíma: Brazilian acting school offering professional theater training with multiple campuses. Directly comparable to CCPAC as a Brazilian vocational acting school serving aspiring actors with structured curricula.
• New York Film Academy: International acting and film school offering hands-on conservatory training in screen acting. Comparable to CCPAC's methodology combining theater, TV, and cinema training in an intensive program format.
• Escola de Arte Dramática de São Paulo (EAD): Historic São Paulo-based acting conservatory providing professional theater training. Comparable to CCPAC as a Brazilian institution offering rigorous professional acting credentials, though with different geography.
• CAL - Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras: Rio de Janeiro-based performing arts school with a long history. Direct peer given shared Rio location, performing arts focus, and similar target audience of aspiring actors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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