Ivan M. Franco

Post-production Supervisor

Ivan M. Franco

Ivan’s first job was as an assistant at a video rental shop (for those too young to remember, it’s like a hand-operated version of Netflix), where he’d watch an average of three movies a day. When he talked to clients, he’d strike up conversations to figure out their movie-watching profile and made recommendations based on that. These suggestions turned out to be on point and make him really popular with the customers.

A self-taught movie editor, once he got the hang of it, he started getting requests for all kinds of material – from institutional videos to sweet sixteens. This gave him an income while he was majoring in Film in the Audiovisual Studies program of the Federal University of São Carlos, in upstate São Paulo. Even though his undergraduate concentrations were screenwriting and direction, most of Ivan’s work has been in editing and post-production. That’s actually how he met his work colleague and life partner Ligia.

In Ivan’s opinion, the most interesting part of film and television is what is known as “suspension of disbelief”. In essence, this means not allowing any production mistakes to get in the way of the viewer’s experience – lest all the magic of movies and TV vanish into thin air. As post-production supervisor, his job is making sure this magic is safe from harm.

And Ivan sure knows about magic—his main hobbies are video games and board games. Among his favorites are the ones driven by strong plotlines. He loves traveling, especially if the route includes archaeological sites and ruins, a passion he got from his father, a History teacher. He likes to read all kinds of genres, and is always looking into new technologies that can be introduced as digital solutions for LBM’s processes.

our team

Claudio Fragano

CFO

Ivan M. Franco

Post-production Supervisor

Paula Barreto

Quality control

Ligia Sobral Fragano

CEO

Bob & Lindinha

Assistant Pawducers and Best Pals

Tatiana Sobral

Consultant for Strategic and Financial Planning

Guilherme Gama

Project manager

Renan Salotto

Designer

we are Little Brown Mouse

An AV translation company with a history of over 40 years. We guarantee a high-quality image and sound experience, and always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients.

Our goal is to make sure the audiovisual experience is enjoyed by everyone.

We use the power of personal warmth to go beyond, so that our high-quality deliveries overflow and reach the hearts of our clients.

our services

  • our mission

    To carry out AV translation projects with thoughtful care, tending to our clients and delivering high-quality work.

  • our vision

    To be recognized as one of the best AV translation companies in Brazil, while maintaining our small scale.

  • our dream

    To live in a world where there are no barriers to communication.

  • our mission

    To carry out AV translation projects with thoughtful care, tending to our clients and delivering high-quality work.

  • our vision

    To be recognized as one of the best AV translation companies in Brazil, while maintaining our small scale.

  • our dream

    To live in a world where there are no barriers to communication.

testimonials

"diligent, technically flawless work, carried out with a sensitive, sophisticated touch"

"A diligent, technically flawless work, carried out with a sensitive, sophisticated touch—such was the editing and proofreading of the manuscripts for my debut novel Fernando Fictício. Throughout the process, Little Brown Mouse made a point of sharing with me every question and every suggestion they had, thus ensuring that the end result was faithful to the style and qualities of the original text. This was the first of what will certainly be many partnerships in the future. I recommend them."
LG Bayão

Author

"the same flavor as the original in Portuguese"

"Translating screenplays, plot summaries, pitches, and other audiovisual documents is a difficult task, because the subtext needs to be taken into account. It’s not enough just to translate words, sentences, pages – they need to be adapted to another culture, while still retaining their original significance and fluency. Little Brown Mouse can translate your texts so that they have the same flavor as the original in Portuguese."
VICENTE AMORIM

Filmmaker and producer

"I feel ‘at home’ working with LBM"

"I feel ‘at home’ working with LBM. On top of the fact that they’re highly professional and always deliver top-quality work, they also have the flexibility to adjust to the scale of a given project in order to continue an existing partnership. Thank you for all your dedication and warmth!"
ELIANE FERREIRA

Producer and founding partner of Muiraquitã Filmes

"how essential a translating and subtitling professional can be"

"It was only after I worked with Little Brown Mouse that I found out how essential a translating and subtitling professional can be. Whatever the size of your project, hiring a specialist is crucial!"
LAURA FUTURO

Post-production coordinator

"a very fortunate partnership"

"We had a very fortunate partnership with Little Brown Mouse. Their editing and post-production work they did for the TV series we produced, as well as all their translation, subtitling, and access services, were of the highest standards. They delivered everything that was agreed on, all deadlines were met, and they were always expedient, friendly, and organized in their communication with us. Let new partnerships come!"
LUANA FURQUIM

Prosperidade Filmes

"very accessible and devote a great deal of attention to our releases"

"PlayArte has worked in partnership with Little Brown Mouse for several years. Countless films have been released with their translation work. Although there are high standards and stringent deadlines when it comes to translating and timing subtitles, they are always up to the task. They are also very accessible and devote a great deal of attention to our releases. "
JOÃO PAULO BARRETO

Materials manager for PlayArte Pictures

"extremely professional and willing to accommodate our requests"

"We called Little Brown Mouse to do the subtitles for the film I directed, The Beginning of Life. From the very first meeting they were extremely professional and willing to accommodate our requests. The subtitles went back and forth between us as we went over intentions and details in the dialogue, until we reached the final product. In addition, they always delivered punctually, even when our deadlines got really strict. I definitely recommend them!"

ESTELA RENNER

Film director and founding partner of Maria Farinha Filmes

"easy to communicate with and prompt in their replies"

"All of Little Brown Mouse's deliveries are impeccable and timely. They're easy to communicate with and prompt in their replies. Each and every part in the process happens in the best way possible – not to mention their incredibly supportive and friendly attitude! "

SOPHIA NERY

Post-production coordinator

"the LBM family grew, which only added to their excellence"

"My partnership with LBM dates back to when we measured subtitle production in feet and frames rather than in timecode. Claudio Fragano is a consummate professional whose know-how is unmatched in Brazil. He's always been reliable to a fault, especially when it comes to meeting deadlines (or abiding a lack thereof). When post production transitioned from analogical to digital, the LBM family grew, which only added to their excellence. Ligia, João – and most recently, Ivan – have a keen eye out for innovation. Eager to assist, they support us through all steps of post-production, from subtitling the rough cut to making the final delivery to a variety of project partners, be it cinema, television, or streaming services. I'm pleased to be able to rely on such dedicated and steadfast partners as the LBM team."

PATRÍCIA NELLY

Post-production supervisor