André Novais Oliveira is a Brazilian director, producer and screenwriter, known for short films such as "Fantasmas" (2010) and "Quintal" (2015). "Ela Volta Na Quinta" was his first feature-length picture, and with his second feature, "Temporada" (2018), he achieved a broader audience in Brazil.

Novais' production company, Filmes de Plástico, is responsible for producing most of his films.