
Ale McHaddo
Directing
1973-07-08 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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.
Filmography

Cordélicos: A Origem do Cabra da Peste
2026 · Movie

A Bright Lawyer
2025 · Movie

A Vampire in the Family
2023 · Movie

Tronik
2023 · Series

A Lasanha Assassina: A Revolta das Massas
2022 · Movie

Cordélicos
2022 · Series

Deep Hatred
2022 · Movie

Just Short of Perfect
2021 · Movie

Osmar, The First Slice of the Loaf
2019 · Movie

O Amor Dá Trabalho
2019 · Movie

Bobolândia Monstrolândia
2018 · Movie

GadgetGang in Outer Space
2017 · Movie

Ratatoing
2014 · Movie

Escola de Princesinhas 5
2014 · Movie

Osmar: The Heel of the Loaf
2013 · Series
Barquinhos: Ajuda Biruta
2013 · Movie

D. on Ice
2012 · Movie

Como se Fala na Terra
2010 · Movie
A Palavra Muda
2010 · Movie

BugiGangue: Controle Terremoto
2010 · Movie

Newbie and the Disasternauts
2010 · Series

Escola de Princesinhas 4
2010 · Movie

The Frog Prince
2009 · Movie

What's Up: Balloon to the Rescue!
2009 · Movie

Little & Big Monsters
2009 · Movie

The Little Panda Fighter
2008 · Movie

Osmar - A Primeira Fatia do Pão de Forma
2008 · Movie

Tiny Robots
2008 · Movie

Escola de Princesinhas 3
2008 · Movie

The Little Princess School 2
2008 · Movie

The Three Little Pigs
2008 · Movie

Little Princess School
2008 · Movie

Little Bee
2007 · Movie

Cordélicos: 5 Cabras e 1 Destino
2007 · Movie

The Little Cars 3: Fast and Curious
2007 · Movie

Chapeuzinho Vermelho
2007 · Movie

Super-Herói Fora de Série
2006 · Movie

O Lobo e o Cordeiro e Outras Fábulas de La Fontaine
2006 · Movie

A Cigarra e a Formiga
2005 · Movie

The Hare and the Turtle
2005 · Movie

O Fantasma da Ópera
2003 · Movie

A Lasanha Assassina
2002 · Movie

O Guerreiro e a Princesa
Movie

Saga Metal
Series

BugiGangue: Aventuras Intergalácticas
Series