In the Shadows | Award-Winning Cinematic Music Film

In the Shadows is an emotionally driven cinematic music film created and directed by Brazilian filmmaker and electronic music producer Alex Viegas, starring virtual actor Bryan Stenler.

Set against atmospheric coastal landscapes and golden dunes, the film follows a deeply personal journey through vulnerability, introspection, mortality and the search for meaning. Combining original music, cinematic visual storytelling and expressive character performance, the production explores the emotional dimensions of the human experience.

One of Alex Viegas' most internationally recognized productions, In the Shadows marked an important milestone in the development of Bryan Stenler Studios.

International Awards & Festival Recognition

• WINNER — Audience Choice Award / Best International Film, Lift-Off Global Network, Pinewood Studios, London, United Kingdom, 2025.

• WINNER — Best International Film, Chalachitra International Film Awards, Kolkata, India, 2025.

• SEMI-FINALIST, World Film Festival | Remember the Future, Cannes, France, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTIONS, Lift-Off Global Network, Berlin, Germany, 2026, Paris, New York, Los Angeles.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Starring: Bryan Stenler
Original Music: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

Lunther – Stone by Stone | Award-Winning Dark Science-Fiction Film

Lunther – Stone by Stone is an internationally award-winning cinematic music film created and directed by Alex Viegas, introducing one of the central antagonists of The Sower universe.

Through dark science-fiction imagery, dramatic transformation sequences, original music and cinematic visual effects, the film reveals Lunther Malakar, an ancient cosmic force whose influence stretches across galaxies, feeding on fear, corruption and silence.

As Lunther's presence emerges from the shadows, The Sower follows his trail in an attempt to restore balance to worlds threatened by darkness.

The production became a defining chapter in Alex Viegas' original science-fiction mythology and gained international recognition for its visual effects and cinematic world-building.

International Awards & Festival Recognition

• WINNER — Best Visual Effects, World Film Festival in Cannes | Remember the Future, France, 2025.

• HONORABLE MENTION — Best Visual Effects, RED Movie Awards, Reims, France, 2025.

• FINALIST — Best Visual Effects, RED Movie Awards Annual Competition, Reims, France, 2026.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION — Best Video Clip, RED Movie Awards, France, 2025.

• FINALIST, World Film Festival in Cannes | Remember the Future, France, 2025.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Principal Character: Lunther Malakar
Character Performance: Valerius Veyr
Original Music & Visual Effects: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

More Than Just One Day | A Christmas Message for the World

More Than Just One Day is an emotionally evocative cinematic short film directed by Alex Viegas, starring Bryan Stenler and set against the winter atmosphere of New York City.

Through original music and visual storytelling, the film challenges the idea that love, generosity and kindness should belong exclusively to the Christmas season.

Its central message transcends the holidays, inviting audiences to rediscover compassion, emotional connection and humanity throughout the entire year.

Combining cinematic imagery with a universal message of tenderness and reflection, the production received international festival recognition across Europe and North America.

International Festival Recognition

• FINALIST (BEST DIRECTOR), Cannes World Film Festival | Remember the Future, France, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Lift-Off Sessions 2025, Pinewood Studios, London, United Kingdom.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Miami Art Tech Summit, Miami, United States, 2025.

• FINALIST — Best International Film, Chalachitra International Film Awards, Kolkata, India, as documented by Bryan Stenler Studios.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Starring: Bryan Stenler
Original Music: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

Tonight We Rise | A Cinematic Celebration of Music, Freedom & Miami Nightlife

Tonight We Rise is a cinematic electronic music film created and directed by Alex Viegas, starring Bryan Stenler and exploring the electrifying atmosphere of Miami after dark.

Moving through neon-lit streets, contemporary urban landscapes and energetic nightlife environments, the film builds toward an immersive celebration of movement, freedom and human connection.

Driven by an original electronic soundtrack, the production transforms the energy of nightlife into a visual narrative about awakening, self-expression and the courage to embrace life.

The film's fusion of cinematic storytelling, electronic music and contemporary urban imagery earned recognition at international festivals in Europe and North America.

International Festival Recognition

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, Volume 6, London, United Kingdom, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Marbella International Film Festival, Spain, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION — AI Professional Tourism Films Category, ARTOURISM International Tourism Film Festival, Toronto, Canada, 2026.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Starring: Bryan Stenler
Original Music: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

Echoes in Neon | A Cinematic Reflection on Digital Alienation

Echoes in Neon is a science-fiction-inspired cinematic music film created by Alex Viegas, featuring virtual actor Bryan Stenler in a futuristic urban environment.

Set within a neon-lit world dominated by digital screens and technological distraction, the story follows a solitary figure moving through crowds increasingly disconnected from authentic human experiences.

Through atmospheric electronic music, dramatic lighting and visual storytelling, the film explores emotional isolation, digital dependency and the search for meaningful human connection.

Its international festival journey included official selections across Europe, Oceania and Africa, establishing the production as an early example of Alex Viegas' recurring exploration of technology and human consciousness.

International Festival Recognition

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, 1 Minute AI Film Festival Aotearoa, Auckland, New Zealand, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, First-Time Filmmaker Lift-Off Sessions, Pinewood Studios, London, United Kingdom, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Festival l'Art en chemin, Senlis, France, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Marbella International Film Festival, Spain, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Zuma International Film Festival, Abuja, Nigeria, 2025.

• FINALIST, 1 Minute AI Film Festival Aotearoa, New Zealand, 2025, for the separate 35-second short version of Echoes in Neon.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Starring: Bryan Stenler
Original Music: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

Rebirth | International Audience Choice Award Winner

Rebirth is an award-winning experimental science-fiction short film created, written and directed by Brazilian filmmaker and electronic music producer Alex Viegas.

Set against the vastness of space, the film explores the renewal of Earth and the awakening of human consciousness. As a colossal, mysterious presence approaches the planet, the narrative evokes transformation, resilience and the possibility of a new beginning.

Combining celestial imagery, atmospheric original music and cinematic storytelling, Rebirth reflects the filmmaker's lifelong fascination with astronomy, the mysteries of existence and humanity's place within the universe.

The production received international recognition through the Lift-Off Global Network, earning an Audience Choice Award alongside other award-winning independent films from around the world.

International Awards & Festival Recognition

• 🏆 WINNER — Audience Choice Award, Lift-Off Global Network, Sessions Volume 4, United Kingdom, June 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Lift-Off Sessions 2025, United Kingdom, May 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Zuma International Film Festival, Abuja, Nigeria, 2025.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, New York Lift-Off Film Festival, United States, 2026.

Written, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Genre: Science Fiction · Experimental Cinema
Original Music: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios
Year: 2025

Infinity | A Cinematic Voyage Beyond the Known Universe

Infinity is a science-fiction cinematic music film created and directed by Alex Viegas, starring Bryan Stenler in an epic audiovisual journey through the cosmos.

Exploring the mystery of distant worlds, celestial landscapes and the seemingly limitless dimensions of space, the production combines cinematic imagery with an atmospheric original soundtrack.

The film reflects Alex Viegas' lifelong fascination with astronomy, cosmic exploration and the mysteries of existence, themes that have influenced his artistic imagination since childhood.

One of his early internationally selected productions, Infinity helped establish the visual language of his expanding cinematic portfolio.

International Festival Recognition

• OFFICIAL SELECTION, Lift-Off Sessions 2025, Pinewood Studios, London, United Kingdom.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Starring: Bryan Stenler
Genre: Science Fiction · Cinematic Music Film
Original Music: Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

Feed Me Lies | The Emotional Collapse of the Digital Age

Feed Me Lies is an experimental science-fiction music film created and directed by Alex Viegas, presenting a dystopian reflection on the evolution of the internet and the erosion of authentic human connection.

The narrative begins in the early 2000s, revisiting an era when online communication still carried a sense of spontaneity and emotional innocence.

As the story progresses through the rise of algorithm-driven platforms and increasingly curated digital identities, the world gradually moves toward a disturbing vision of Los Angeles in 2035, where humanity has become dependent on social media, artificial validation and technological stimulation.

Amid this emotional collapse, a mysterious force emerges, suggesting the possibility of restoring sensitivity, awareness and human connection.

Part of the wider mythology of The Sower, the film combines dystopian storytelling, social commentary and an original electronic soundtrack composed and produced by Alex Viegas.

Related International Festival Recognition

The companion short film The Last Pure Years – A Tribute to the 2000s, featuring the original track Feed Me Lies, received an OFFICIAL SELECTION — Best AI or Tech-Enhanced Film Category at the Creatives Film & Arts Festival 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Created, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas
Genre: Science Fiction · Dystopian Drama
Original Music: Feed Me Lies, by Alex Viegas
Production: Bryan Stenler Studios
Universe: The Sower

Sick Humanity | A World on the Edge of Collapse

Sick Humanity is a dark, dystopian cinematic music film created, written, directed and scored by Brazilian filmmaker and electronic music producer Alex Viegas.

Set in a fractured near-future world, the film portrays a civilization overwhelmed by war, pandemics, digital isolation and the gradual disappearance of empathy.

Under crimson skies, crowds move through devastated cities as humanity's emotional foundations begin to crumble. Amid the destruction, a mysterious blue mist emerges, symbolizing the possibility of healing, compassion and collective renewal.

Combining original Melodic Techno with striking science-fiction imagery, the production explores a central question: can humanity rediscover its capacity to care before it destroys itself?

Connected to Alex Viegas' original science-fiction mythology, The Sower, the film represents a darker chapter in his ongoing exploration of human consciousness, social collapse and transformation.

Production Details

• Completion: March 16, 2026

• Genre: Science Fiction · Dystopian Drama · Cinematic Music Video

• Runtime: 1 minute 47 seconds

• Written, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas

• Original Music: Sick Humanity, by Alex Viegas

• Featured Virtual Actor: Bryan Stenler

• Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

• Official Film Registry: FilmFreeway

Digital Alienation | The Human Identity in a Digital World

Digital Alienation is a cinematic electronic music video created and directed by Alex Viegas, featuring the virtual actor Bryan Stenler in a visually striking exploration of identity, technological dependency and emotional disconnection.

Through futuristic imagery, fragmented digital textures and an atmospheric blue-toned visual language, the film examines a world in which the boundaries between human consciousness and artificial environments become increasingly uncertain.

As reality begins to resemble a simulation, the narrative questions how constant digital stimulation affects perception, self-awareness and the ability to maintain authentic human connections.

Accompanied by Alex Viegas' original Melodic Techno composition, Digital Alienation combines music, cinematic direction and visual experimentation into a reflection on the psychological consequences of a hyperconnected society.

Production Details

• Original Music Release: April 16, 2026

• Genre: Melodic Techno · Electronic Music · Science-Fiction Music Video

• Cinematic Video Runtime: 1 minute 20 seconds

• Creative Direction & Original Music: Alex Viegas

• Featured Virtual Actor: Bryan Stenler

• Production & Record Label: Bryan Stenler Studios

• Official Music Distribution: Spotify and YouTube Music

The Blue Mist Capsule | Can't Break Free

The Blue Mist Capsule is a cinematic science-fiction episode from The Sower Universe, created and directed by Alex Viegas and starring Enzo Ravenwood, the last survivor of Orion.

Set within the frozen remnants of a civilization threatened by destruction, the film follows Enzo as he searches for a mysterious capsule sent by The Sower.

Inside the capsule lies the Blue Mist, a substance carrying the possibility of healing and survival for a world facing extinction.

But the enemy has already discovered the plan.

Combining emotional character development, atmospheric science-fiction imagery and the original electronic soundtrack Can't Break Free, the short explores desperation, resilience, loss and the fragile persistence of hope.

The production expands Enzo Ravenwood's personal mythology, presenting him not simply as a survivor, but as a character whose emotional history shapes his decisions and his place within the larger narrative.

Production Details

• Year: 2026

• Genre: Science Fiction · Cinematic Short · Transmedia Storytelling

• Runtime: 1 minute 1 second

• Created, Written & Directed by: Alex Viegas

• Featured Virtual Actor: Enzo Ravenwood

• Original Soundtrack: Can't Break Free, by Alex Viegas

• Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

• Original Universe: The Sower

• Film Credit: IMDb

Wild Essence | Where Instinct, Nature & Cinematic Storytelling Meet

Wild Essence is an original cinematic electronic music video created and directed by Brazilian filmmaker and music producer Alex Viegas, featuring Apollo Viera, one of the recurring virtual performers developed through Bryan Stenler Studios.

Set within an immersive tropical environment, the production explores the elemental connection between nature, movement, instinct and emotional expression.

Dense rainforest vegetation, atmospheric rain, tropical wildlife and carefully constructed cinematic sequences create a sensory world in which original electronic music and visual storytelling become inseparable.

Built around a Tribal House-influenced musical identity, the film also integrates Perfubrasil Prestige, connecting the visual presence of Apollo Viera with premium fragrance branding.

The project reflects Alex Viegas' multidisciplinary creative approach, bringing together original music, recurring virtual talent, cinematic direction and branded entertainment within a single audiovisual production.

Production Details

• Original Music Release: August 16, 2026

• Genre: Tribal House · Electronic Music · Cinematic Branded Content

• Runtime: 1 minute 15 seconds

• Created & Directed by: Alex Viegas

• Original Music & Visual Concept: Alex Viegas

• Featured Virtual Actor: Apollo Viera

• Featured Brand: Perfubrasil Prestige

• Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

• IMDb Credit: Alex Viegas: Wild Essence (2026)

Luntherland | When Dark Melodic Techno Becomes Cinematic Horror

Luntherland is an original Halloween-inspired cinematic horror music video created and directed by Alex Viegas, expanding the darker mythology of The Sower Universe.

Released alongside his dark Melodic Techno composition, the production transports audiences into a sinister abandoned amusement park where a cursed carousel becomes the center of an unfolding nightmare.

Five disturbing figures emerge from the darkness as an ancient evil begins to reveal itself.

At the heart of the narrative is Valerius Veyr, whose transformation exposes the terrifying presence of Lunther Malakar, one of the central antagonists of Alex Viegas' original science-fiction mythology.

Through atmospheric lighting, crimson shadows, supernatural imagery and original electronic music, Luntherland merges cinematic horror with the immersive energy of contemporary club-oriented electronic music.

The production demonstrates the expansion of recurring virtual characters into interconnected musical and cinematic experiences.

Production Details

• Original Music Release: October 1, 2026

• Cinematic Video: Halloween 2026

• Genre: Dark Melodic Techno · Cinematic Horror · Dark Fantasy

• Runtime: 1 minute 14 seconds

• Created & Directed by: Alex Viegas

• Original Music: Luntherland, by Alex Viegas

• Featured Characters: Valerius Veyr and Lunther Malakar

• Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

• Original Universe: The Sower

Lisbon Luxury | Award-Winning Cinematic Journey Through Portugal

Lisbon Luxury is an internationally recognized experimental cinematic short film written, directed and produced by Brazilian filmmaker and electronic music producer Alex Viegas.

Set against the timeless architecture and golden atmosphere of Lisbon, Portugal, the production invites audiences into a contemplative journey through beauty, elegance, memory and the quiet emotional power of presence.

More than a conventional travel film, Lisbon Luxury explores a personal interpretation of sophistication, where luxury is found not merely in material possessions, but in stillness, atmosphere and the art of experiencing a moment.

Accompanied by Calm the Mind, an original soundtrack composed by Alex Viegas, the film combines cinematic imagery and sensory storytelling into an intimate portrait of the Portuguese capital.

The production has been recognized by international film festivals, including the Marbella International Film Festival in Spain and the Lift-Off Global Network in the United Kingdom.

International Awards & Festival Recognition

• WINNER — Audience Choice, Lift-Off Sessions Volume 2, Lift-Off Global Network, United Kingdom, March 2026.

• OFFICIAL SELECTION — AI Film Category, Marbella International Film Festival, Spain, September 2025.

• Spain Premiere, Marbella International Film Festival, September 29, 2025.

Production Details

• Completion: July 27, 2025

• Genre: Experimental Short Film · Cinematic Music Video · Sensory Storytelling

• Runtime: Approximately 1 minute 25 seconds

• Written, Directed & Produced by: Alex Viegas

• Featured Performer: Alex Viegas

• Original Soundtrack: Calm the Mind, by Alex Viegas

• Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

• Country of Origin: Brazil

• Filming Location: Portugal

Spellbound | The Ascent Within

A Cinematic Journey of Strength, Determination & Transformation

Spellbound is an original cinematic adventure music video created and directed by internationally award-winning Brazilian filmmaker and electronic music producer Alex Viegas, starring virtual actor Bryan Stenler.

Set against breathtaking natural landscapes, the film follows Bryan on an emotional and physical journey through the sea, rugged mountains and challenging rock-climbing environments.

Through cinematic imagery, movement and an original electronic soundtrack, Spellbound explores the determination required to overcome personal limitations, confront uncertainty and continue moving forward despite adversity.

The film transforms the act of climbing into a metaphor for personal evolution, inner strength and the pursuit of one's dreams.

More than reaching a mountain summit, the story celebrates the invisible forces that inspire individuals to persevere when everything around them demands courage, focus and resilience.

As part of Alex Viegas' expanding audiovisual portfolio, Spellbound demonstrates the versatility of Bryan Stenler as a recurring virtual performer, combining adventurous storytelling, expressive character direction and original electronic music.

Production Details

• Year: 2025

• Original Music Release: June 15, 2025

• Genre: Cinematic Adventure · Electronic Music · Inspirational Short

• Video Runtime: 45 seconds

• Created & Directed by: Alex Viegas

• Artistic Direction: Alex Viegas

• Original Soundtrack: Spellbound, composed and produced by Alex Viegas

• Starring: Bryan Stenler

• Production: Bryan Stenler Studios

Artistic Portfolio & Recognition

Spellbound is featured in the official Bryan Stenler creative portfolio and in Alex Viegas' publicly available artistic catalog, including the project Spellbound: The Ascent Within.