The Daytime Doorman

The Daytime Doorman is a Brazilian romantic comedy about Marcelo, who decides to pursue a deeper relationship with Márcio, the doorman at his apartment building. Their connection begins with simple daily greetings and evolves into a physical intimacy that brings their different social backgrounds into conflict.

The film was written and directed by Fábio Leal, marking the first of two films he has directed, followed by The Handyman in 2025. The production was handled by Áspera Filmes, Lente Curta+, and Ponte Produções, with Dora Amorim and Thaís Vidal serving as producers. The cast features Carlos Eduardo Ferraz as Marcelo and Edilson Silva as Márcio, alongside Fábio Leal and João Vigo.

This short film has a runtime of 26 minutes. It has received a consistent reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 367 votes and a matching 6.6/10 on TMDB from 14 votes.