Worms

Inspired by the award-winning short film of the same name, which won more than 10 awards at festivals around the world, Minhocas is the first Brazilian stop-motion feature film, released in December 2013 in Brazil and in 2015 in Europe, Asia, and the United States. The film tells a story of growth centered around a pre-teen worm named Junior, who struggles to fit in with the group of worms in his community. Accidentally dug out of the ground by a shovel, Junior embarks on an adventure with his new friends, Nico and Linda, as they try to find their way home. Along the way, he must stop the sinister plans of a terrible armadillo.

In this action-packed adventure that explores themes like planet sustainability, recycling, and reuse of industrial materials, Junior learns that values like respect, trust, and friendship are the only tools that can help us overcome the challenges in our lives.

Junior

Junior is a pre-teen with socialization issues, a nervous temperament, nerdy tendencies, emotional instability, and a stubborn streak. He’s often given the best toys by his parents and is spoiled by his mother. Junior avoids openly acknowledging his friendship with Nico, as he considers him too young; meanwhile, he finds Linda attractive, despite her tough and aggressive demeanor.

Nico

An absolute nerd, childlike, innocent, and a loyal, friendly companion to Junior. Highly intelligent with a boy-genius vibe, he's optimistic and rational in all his thinking.

Linda

Independent, aggressive, and often grumpy, she has a hidden gentle side that rarely shows. She ran away from home after her parents’ separation and survives on her own in No Man’s Land.

Bigwig

A high-IQ mutant, deeply resentful of the world, with a strong hatred for worms. He’s a psychopathic mastermind with a volatile, bipolar personality and the ruthless leader of the “Mud Gang.”

Martha

Junior's mother, very affectionate and overly protective; though she may not realize it, she tends to be quite controlling over her son’s actions. She has a strong need for cleanliness and organization.

Grandpa

Junior's paternal grandfather. Senile, grumpy, and forgetful, he sees conspiracies everywhere and constantly tells tall tales that no one believes.

Mister Jumping

A famous, egocentric hero, both cocky and theatrical. He's the star of the highest-rated TV show in the worm world, making him adored by all, especially Junior. Rude and hot-tempered, he’s constantly yelling at Florence.

Modeling & Painting

Creation & Production

Financial Director
Joana Bocchini

Production Coordinator
Poli Graciano

Producer
Vladimir Medeiros

Production Assistant
Beatriz Conti

Executive Production Assistants
Liciane Mamede
Luiza Favale

Script Assistant
Daniel Turini
Juliana Rojas

Additional Dialogues
Barbara Harrington

Dialogue Collaboration
Keka Reis
Melissa Garcia
Rogério Vilela

Filming Planning
Beatriz Conti
Fernanda Fraiz

Animatic Supervisor
Eduardo Amodio

Sound Editing/Animatic/Guiding Voices
Alécio Costa

Concept Arts
Fabio Cobiaco

Design of Objects and Props
Demian Moreira Rios Costa
Walter Plitt Quintin
Roger Terlizzi

Designer
Marcelo Kammer
Fabio Teixeira

Doll Modeling
Alexander Huertas Bustamante
Augusto César Benetti
Gustavo de Magalhães
Leonardo Muela
Marcos Brati
Roberto Custódio
Roger Terlizzi

Puppet Department Assistant
Camila Kauling Rumpf
Marina Machado
Nilce Miki Takahashi

Head of Props
Marcelo Amp
Walter Plitt Quintin

Prop Assistants
Alexander Huertas Bustamante
Augusto César Benetti
Bruno Pacheco
Camila Kauling Rumpf
Marcos Brati
Marina Machado
Nilce Miki Takahashi
Patricia Turazzi Luciano
Roger Terlizzi

Model Maker
Marcos Brati
Roger Terlizzi
Walter Plitt Quintin

Painting Dolls and Props
Alexander Huertas Bustamante
Roger Terlizzi
Nilce Miki Takahashi

Scenario Modeling
Augusto César Benetti
Beatriz Conti
Daniela Paula Bruzzese
Helton Matias
Nídia Simões Freitas
Patricia Turazzi Luciano

Scenario Wizard
Alessandra Villela
Camila Kauling Rumpf
Patricia Weber

Carpentry
Helton Matias
Márcio Fernando Lopasso

Photography Assistant
Krystopher Andrade
Raquel Bitencourt
Gustavo Rosadila

Electrician
Válter Gomes Souto

Art Painting
Roger Terlizzi
Walter Plitt Quintin

Animators
Alvaro Bautista
Camila Kauling Rumpf
Gabriel Costa Rodrigues
Luciano do Amaral
Paolo Conti
Paul Smith
Pete Levin
Poli Graciano
Rosana Van der Meer
Sérgio Castro
Thiago Calçado

Animation Assistant
Beatriz Conti
Camila Kauling Rumpf

Additional Animation
Maria Zancolli Quintana
Matias Liebrecht

General Helper
Nildo Manuel Cunha
Claudinei Casimiro
Everson Teixeira Veiga