Joa Duarte, 18, is an emerging Brazilian-American filmmaker and writer based in Miami. He co-wrote the upcoming short film PONY, contributes to The Teen Magazine and Achei USA, and is developing a six-season TV series. Passionate about global cinema and youth engagement, Joa will serve as Coordinator of the Teen Ambassadors for the 2025 edition of the Inffinito Film Festival, as part of its "Youth Voices" initiative.