# Gulu Monteiro
## Director • Educator • Scientific Researcher
**Principal Investigator at USC's Brain and Creativity Institute, pioneering the first acting technique to undergo scientific research with Dr. Antonio Damasio**
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## Revolutionary EDP Methodology
The **Emotional Distancing Phenomenon (EDP)** is the first acting technique to be scientifically studied at USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. This groundbreaking methodology transforms how actors approach character creation.
### Why EDP Works:
- **Scientific Foundation**: Validated by neuroscience research
- **Celebrity Endorsed**: Supported by Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Jacqueline Bisset
- **Internationally Proven**: Success across USA, France, and Brazil
- **Academic Recognition**: UCLA and USC professorships
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## Four-Pillar Validation
**The only director with complete professional validation across:**
1. **🌟 Entertainment Industry**: Celebrity endorsements from A-list actors
2. **🎓 Academic Sector**: USC research collaboration, UCLA/USC professorships
3. **🏛️ Cultural Institutions**: Centre Pompidou speaker, international recognition
4. **📚 Educational Impact**: Student transformations across three continents
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## Professional Recognition
- **USC Research Collaboration** with Dr. Antonio Damasio
- **Professor at UCLA** School of Theater, Film and Television
- **Professor at USC** School of Dramatic Arts
- **Centre Pompidou Speaker** - Paris cultural institution
- **International Workshops** - Los Angeles, Paris, São Paulo
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## Contact for Professional Inquiries
**Representation • Workshops • Speaking Engagements • Academic Collaborations**
[Contact Gulu Monteiro]
