Ale McHaddo

Ale Mchaddo is a trans-woman director, writer, and producer, who graduated from the University of São Paulo (USP) with a master’s degree in Interactive Narratives. She has collaborated on over 44 Toons at one of the most important animation studios in Brazil and is president of the Brazilian Association of Animation Companies. Ale McHaddo’s career started in 1996 with the launch of the adventure game, The Shynx Enigma, one of the best-selling games in Brazil to this day. Working as a Game Designer and Film Director, Ale has directed many award-winning shorts like "Killer Lasagna", "Osmar", "the Heel of the Loaf", and the controversial "D. on Ice". She is the creator, director, and showrunner of the animated series "Newbie and the Disasternauts", and "Osmar the First Slice of the Loaf". Ale’s first feature film was 2017's Gadgetgang in Outer Space. Since 2017 Ale has gone on to direct several live-action films as well. In 2021 the comedy Just Short of Perfect was released on Netflix, conquering the top 10 position in many countries and becoming the most-watched movie in a non-English language.

Works

Just Short of Perfect

A divorced lawyer falls for a charismatic cardiologist. But when their difference in size leads to family friction, is she ready to listen to her heart?

Release Date2021-11-18

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Juiz de Paz

Vote Count127

A Vampire in the Family

Fernandinho is a family man, former football player and a current podcast commentator that is surprised by the visit of his inconvenient brother-in-law, Gregorio, who discovers to be lazy and literally a bloodsucker - a vampire.

Release Date2023-12-23

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Vampira Romena

Vote Count98

O Amor Dá Trabalho

The selfish Ancelmo dies and ends up trapped in limbo. To secure his place in heaven, he must practice a good deed and play cupid, as he is tasked with uniting a man and a woman with widely differing personalities.

Release Date2019-08-29

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Policial 1

Vote Count26

Uma Advogada Brilhante

In the film, actor Leandro Hassum plays lawyer Michelle Barbieri, known as Mike. The company where he works is bought by an office that decides to keep only women in its positions. However, the character is not fired, since, due to her name, the HR department believes that she is a woman. The character then starts dressing in women's clothing to stay in his job.

Release Date2025-03-06

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Dra. Marcella

Vote Count1

Osmar, a Primeira Fatia do Pão de Forma - A Série

Release Date2013-11-15

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Vote Count3

Cordélicos

Release Date2022-06-09

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count26

Ratatoing

Marcelle Toing, owner of the best restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, must go on missions to steal ingredients from human restaurants to keep his meals the best.

Release Date2007-06-26

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobCharacter Designer

Vote Count65

GadgetGang in Outer Space

When a spaceship crashes to Earth and reveals a group of quirky little space aliens on the run for their lives, the "GadgetGang" kids-Gus, Phoebe, Francesco, Mitsue, Mary Ann, Banana and Tank-soon discover this won't be the boring weekend they had expected. They soon learn that in a point far from the galaxy, an evil warlord named Gana Golber has seized control of the Confederation of Planets and now all of the planets are in danger-including Earth!

Release Date2017-02-23

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count2

A Cigarra e a Formiga

The Ant and the Cicada lived their almost opposite lives. The Ant had to work hard during spring, summer and fall, while the Cicada just hummed and rested, slept and had fun. When the winter came, they were able to learn from their differences and discover the value of friendship, and had a real life lesson.

Release Date2005-01-01

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobCharacter Designer

A Lasanha Assassina

A forgotten lasagna mutates into a monster.

Release Date2002-01-03

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count1

What's Up: Balloon to the Rescue!

Dr. Crumb, a scientist who never liked to leave home, invented a way to see the world without leaving your lab. Using a stone extraterrestrial Crumb, his assistant and his two nephews Zoox: the beautiful Amanda and irreverent Guto, will make his house float through the world in search of adventures. The problem is that this stone has other special powers, can hypnotize people and open portals to other dimensions. To fall into the hands of a greedy French archaeologist, the stone eventually releasing four monsters creatures and muddled fleeing to different corners of the world. Now these monsters need to be captured before they destroy the main monuments of the world and the stone must be recovered before the archaeologist hypnotize them all.

Release Date2009-08-11

DepartmentWriting

JobStory

Vote Count24

The Little Panda Fighter

A panda named Pancada, who works at a boxing club, wishes to become a dancer but gets caught up in an upcoming fight due to a case of mistaken identity.

Release Date2009-01-14

DepartmentWriting

JobScreenplay

Vote Count34

Tiny Robots

In the distant future, Earth is no longer inhabited by humans to be the home of the robots. But like us, these robots had many, many tasks and obligations. Trank, a model of good old fashioned robots, living in the city of New Iron. But when the leader of the city comes up with a terrible plan to dominate the planet, precisely Trank is the only robot able to resist. Filled with humor, wit and new friends, the young hero faces obstacles unbelievable as the desert of Amazonia, Forest Electric and powerful machines to make it to the biggest challenge of all: the leader himself.

Release Date2008-07-07

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count3

A Lasanha Assassina: A Revolta das Massas

Rebeca and her family move into an abandoned house with a sinister past. Her father wants to renovate the house and turn it into a rotisserie. With the help of her neighbor Lucas, Rebeca discovers that the former residents were attacked by a strange creature: The Killer Lasagna. The monster gains strength and grows as it feeds on the remains of food thrown down the pipes and, at the opening of the cantina, the Lasagna will attack again.

Release Date2022-07-26

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

The Hare and the Turtle

In this fable by Jean de La Fontaine, the hare was the undefeated winner of all races. With each competition, she collected more and more trophies, prizes and glorious images. However, she had less and less incentive to run, so certain was her victory. Until an unexpected proposal from a turtle appeared for a change in the disputes and in their lives.

Release Date2005-01-01

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobCharacter Designer

Vote Count1

Deep Hatred

A young woman named Cindy returns to her family home after the death of her father and soon realizes that the house holds a terrible secret that puts her and her friends in danger.

Release Date2022-03-04

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count6

Escola de Princesinhas 4

Release Date2010-01-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Little & Big Monsters

When one of their experiments goes wrong, two wacky scientists (who are also incredible monster hunters) are forced to put their monster hunting skills to the test. Together with two fearless kids, they want to save the world from a bunch of tiny monsters, and giant candy-craving monsters.

Release Date2009-03-24

DepartmentWriting

JobStory

Vote Count4

Osmar, The First Slice of the Loaf

A first slice of a loaf of bread arrives in the big city trying to get fame and overcome the fact that it was left on the packaging. Between fermented egos artists and audience disputes, the insecure Osmar emerges as an unexpected celebrity in the television world.

Release Date2019-10-19

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

Little Princess School

In an enchanted world, five little princesses study at a magic school. Despite being diligent, Cindy, Bianca, Hime, Iriá and Zade always get into trouble.

Release Date2008-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count4

The Little Princess School 2

In an enchanted world, five little princesses study at a magic school. Despite being diligent, Cindy, Bianca, Hime, Iriá and Zade always get into trouble.

Release Date2008-01-02

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Little Bee

When a war threatens a beehive, peace may come from unexpected places. A honey-maker wants to fight, a soldier wants to make honey. Can these bees follow their hearts instead of the rules?

Release Date2007-12-03

DepartmentWriting

JobStory

Vote Count7

The Little Cars 3: Fast and Curious

Join the Little Cars as they take you on another exciting, speed-racing experience. This is the 3rd movie in the series.

Release Date2007-08-31

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Vote Count4

The Frog Prince

Beautiful but arrogant Princes Iria, the King's only daughter, troubles to find suitors that live up to her high self image. Worried by her overly discerning attitude, the King frets about her future happiness and the prospect that she may lose her inheritance if she doesn't find a match by the prescribed time of crowning. Seeking clarity, Princess Iria confesses her dilemna to the night, and hears a voice in return! Will she magically find true love behind the illusion of vain reflections or will an arranged marriage be her fate? Everyone will be enchanted and amused at princess Iria's search to find prince charming in this highly entertaining animated feature of the classic tale, the princess and the frog.

Release Date2009-12-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count20

Osmar - A Primeira Fatia do Pão de Forma

Osmar, the first slice of the loaf, suffers from a rejection complex. In a consultation with psychologist Dr. Pierre Croix Saint, Osmar recalls moments from his life, episodes that mix drama and humor with each account of the depressed bread.

Release Date2008-08-21

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Escola de Princesinhas 5

Release Date2014-01-01

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobCharacter Designer

Escola de Princesinhas 3

Release Date2008-01-03

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

O Fantasma da Ópera

The basements of the Municipal Theater of São Paulo are home to a mysterious and deformed creature, The Phantom of the Opera. Passionate about music, he is delighted to hear Cristine Dae perform Fosca's aria, by Brazilian Carlos Gomes. But what is the line between admiration and envy? Unable to contain his impulses, the Phantom decides to eliminate the soprano and makes sure this happens in front of a packed audience.

Release Date2003-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Cordélicos - A origem do Cabra da Peste

Release Date2025-08-14

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

The Three Little Pigs

In this saga of three little pigs, the cautious Pedro builds a sturdy and secure home, his brother Carvalho opts for the wood, and Palhares decides to make his dwelling only by straw. Then, a wolf comes to visit and will do anything to take down every straw, oak, and stone that stand in his way. And he will not give up until the three pigs become a nice dinner.

Release Date2011-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Barquinhos: Ajuda Biruta

Jota is a very brave and curious Jet Sky, but he keeps getting into tremendous trouble on the high seas. It's always his faithful and clumsy friend Beto Bote and his sister Lili who help him out of the mess he lives in Oceanópolis, the city of Barquinhos! Together, they protect themselves from natural evils, face disagreements and difficulties and learn important values for life. Observing everything that goes on there is Mestre Lúcio, a beacon who not only illuminates the city with his light, but also with his wisdom, always ready to give advice at the right time.

Release Date2013-06-04

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Super-Herói Fora de Série

Marcelo Osíres Carvalho is a 30-year-old boy, shy and without any social life. His great hobby is comic books, but Marcelo ends up getting too involved with this fantastic universe and decides to transform into a superhero to fight crime. What seemed like a simple daydream ends up working and the new hero ends up being recognized by the whole city. And, just like in the world of comics, reality also saves mysteries and revelations for the last pages.

Release Date2006-08-30

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

D. on Ice

Musical in three acts about the return of W.D., the visionary of the world of animation, who had been frozen waiting for the cure for the disease that would kill him to be discovered. In a distant future, D. comes back to life and finds his empire completely distorted. Outraged by the direction given to his dreams, D. tries to regain control, but his power has gained new dimensions.

Release Date2012-03-29

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Chapeuzinho Vermelho

The bright, cheerful Little Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her beloved grandmother, but in the woods she encounters the Big Bad Wolf.

Release Date2007-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector