Tomato in LIBRAS
Directed by Eric Fontinele
Brasil · 2026 · 0 min 13 sec · Educação
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Tomato — Alimentos English Version | Eric Fontinele Tomato is an educational video that introduces the vocabulary of food through Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). As part of the Alimentos English Version project, it combines visual learning, language accessibility, and cultural inclusion to help audiences discover new ways to communicate. The video celebrates diversity, promotes awareness of Libras, and encourages a more inclusive world through education.
About the film
Tomato — Alimentos English Version | Eric Fontinele Tomato is an educational audiovisual work that explores food vocabulary through Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), promoting communication, accessibility, and inclusive learning. As part of Eric Fontinele’s Alimentos English Version project, the video brings together language education and visual communication to introduce audiences to the sign associated with the tomato. Through a clear and engaging presentation, the work encourages viewers to discover Libras as an important tool for connecting people across linguistic and cultural differences. By making everyday vocabulary accessible through sign language, the project contributes to greater awareness of the Deaf community and the importance of inclusive education. Created by Brazilian content creator and Libras advocate Eric Fontinele, Tomato reflects a commitment to educational creativity, linguistic diversity, and the promotion of accessibility through digital media. The video is part of a broader collection designed to make learning Libras more approachable and to encourage communication that respects and includes everyone.
Director
Director Biography — Eric Fontinele Eric Fontinele is a Brazilian young filmmaker, digital content creator, educator, and advocate for Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), from Piauí, Brazil. His work focuses on inclusive education, linguistic accessibility, and the use of digital media to promote communication and cultural understanding. Through educational audiovisual projects, Eric seeks to make Libras more accessible to diverse audiences, encouraging respect for Deaf culture and greater awareness of linguistic diversity. His creative approach combines visual communication, technology, and education to transform everyday learning into an opportunity for inclusion. He is the creator of Alimentos English Version, an educational video collection that introduces food vocabulary through Libras. With a growing international perspective, Eric aims to connect audiences across languages and cultures, demonstrating how digital content can contribute to a more accessible and inclusive world. His mission is to expand the visibility of Libras, inspire young creators, and promote a future in which communication and education are accessible to everyone.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026