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The Art of Fermenation
Documentary | Feature Length | 2025 | In Post-Production
Led by the enigmatic Drunken Pharmacist, a group of young artisans revive the ancient craft of fermentation - blending rebellion, ritual, and wild alchemy in a world that’s forgotten the beauty of slow transformations. An exploration of craft, tradition and community.
Directed by: Ava Ferrera
Written by: Luis Mendonça
Audio language: Portuguese
Subtitles language: English
Country of Origin: Portugal
© 2025 Ava Ferrera. All Rights Reserved. Protected under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. Ava Ferrera® is a registered trademark in Portugal. International rights reserved.
Tradition. Production. History. Community.
The Art of Fermentation - From Orchard to Table. The Documentary - Official trailer.
An independent feature-length documentary exploring the unique and rich history and heritage of craft cider making in Madeira Island through the eyes of “The Drunken Pharmacist”.
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Echoes of the Past
Documentary | Short | 2025 | Film Festival Release
"Echoes of the Past", an overture to the soon to be released feature length documentary "The Art of Fermentation".
As the seasons turn, director Ava Ferrera follows a new generation rediscovering the fading art of craft cider-making. Raising intimate questions about heritage, cultural memory, and what we choose to carry forward. A journey of rediscovery, tradition and history.
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Director: Ava Ferrera
Writer: Ava Ferrera
Executive Producers: Dario Camara, Americo Ferreira & Andréa da Silva Ferreira
Producer: Ava Ferrera
Composer: Amaro
Director of Photography: Ava Ferrera
Editor: Ava Ferrera
Gold Award Winner for Best Short Documentary at the Hollywood Gold Awards.
Best Short Documentary Award Winner at the Paris Film Awards.
Best Short Documentary Award Winner at Florence Film Awards.
Official Selection for Best Documentary Short at Tokyo International Short Film Festival
Nominee for Best Documentary Short at Seoul International Short Film Festival
Nominee for Best Documentary at Best Documentary Short at RED Movie Awards (Reims Excellence Director)
Nominee for Best Director at London Indie Film Festival
Nominee for Best Short Documentary at London Indie Film Festival
Nominee for Best Short Documentary at Rome Prisma Film Awards
Nominee for Best Short Documentary at Sweden Film Awards
Nominee for Best Short Documentary at East Village New York Film Festival
Finalist for Best Short Documentary at Berlin Short Film Awards
Runtime: 7 minutes
Country of Origin: Portugal
Original Audio:
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English
Subtitles:
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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French
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Italian
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German
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Japanese
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Korean
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Chinese
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Greek
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Russian
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Polish
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Arabic
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Hindi
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English
© 2025 Ava Ferrera. All Rights Reserved. Protected under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. Ava Ferrera® is a registered trademark in Portugal. International rights reserved.
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