Ausencia (2014) has screened at multiple international film festivals including the 51st Chicago International Film Festival from 15-29 October, 2015. 

"Ausencia" is a real life coming of age drama by director Chico Teixeira starring Matheus Fagundes, Irandhir Santos, Gilda Nomacce.

"'Absence' is a family, sexual, emotional and everyday drama. We follow Serginho's daily routine: taking care of his mother and his 5 year-old brother; the work at the street market; his strong friendship with Mudinho and Silvinha and a complex relationship between sex and affection with Professor Ney. A net of moments in the life of a boy in transition." -Written by BossaNovaFilms

Ausencia won Première Brazil Best Actor (Melhor Ator) Matheus Fagundes and Special Jury Prize Special Jury Prize Chico Teixeira (director) at Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2014.

See an in person interview with actor Matheus Fagundes at Gramado Film Festival 2015 here: