Marco Dutra graduated in São Paulo University's Film School. He wrote  and directed several short films with his university friend Juliana  Rojas. "O Lençol Branco" and "Um Ramo" were part of the Festival de  Cannes selection and won awards around the world. His first feature,  "Trabalhar Cansa", also premiered in Cannes at the Un Certain Regard  selection. "Quando Eu Era Vivo" is his second feature film. Marco also  works as a writer, editor and composer. He is part of the production  group Filmes do Caixote.