I am a creative and technically skilled filmmaker and photographer with over 15 years of experience across the full audiovisual production workflow. My expertise spans production assistance, camera operation, aerial cinematography, and high-quality video editing for documentaries, branded media, and large-scale events. I focus on technical precision and storytelling, delivering consistent, high-standard results. Based in Dublin and available for creative and commercial productions, I collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision and tailor visual solutions that meet the brief and deadlines.

Ariel Gomes Margarido

I am a creative and technically skilled filmmaker and photographer with over 15 years of experience across the full audiovisual production workflow. My expertise spans production assistance, camera operation, aerial cinematography, and high-quality video editing for documentaries, branded media, and large-scale events. I focus on technical precision and storytelling, delivering consistent, high-standard results. Based in Dublin and available for creative and commercial productions, I collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision and tailor visual solutions that meet the brief and deadlines.

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I am a creative and technically skilled filmmaker and photographer with over 15 years of experience across the full audiovisual production workflow. My expertise spans production assistance, camera operation, aerial cinematography, and high-quality video editing for documentaries, branded media, and large-scale events. I focus on technical precision and storytelling, delivering consistent, high-standard results.

Based in Dublin and available for creative and commercial productions, I collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision and tailor visual solutions that meet the brief and deadlines.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer and Photographer at Self-Employed (Fortaleza, Brazil)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed, filmed, and edited a wide range of audio-visual content, including documentaries, music videos, weddings, institutional videos, and branded content.
Video Producer at Cultural Festivals, Fortaleza, Brazil
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2025
Led and supported audio-visual production for large-scale cultural events across multiple cities; coordinated filming and photography teams; ensured efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
Official Photographer at Government of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Produced visual content for government communications, documenting official events and social projects; contributed to storytelling strategies aligned with institutional goals; delivered high-quality imagery under dynamic environments.
Film Making Producer at Cultural Festivals
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2025
Directed and supported film productions for large-scale cultural events; collaborated with teams across multiple locations; managed end-to-end production processes from concept development to final delivery.
Videographer and Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed, filmed, and edited a wide range of audiovisual content, including documentaries, music videos, weddings, institutional videos, and branded content.
Official Photographer at Government of Ceará
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
Produced visual content for government communication, documenting official events and social projects. Worked directly with public figures, requiring professionalism, discretion, and precision. Contributed to visual storytelling strategies aligned with institutional communication goals. Delivered high-quality images under pressure in dynamic environments.
Film Producer at Cultural Festivals
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2025
Led and supported audiovisual production for large-scale cultural events across multiple cities. Coordinated filming and photography teams, ensuring efficient workflow and on-time content delivery. Captured artistic performances, installations, and live events with a strong documentary approach.
Video Production Coordinator at Concrete Festival
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led audiovisual production for an international urban art festival; coordinated photographers and videographers across multiple locations; documented large-scale public art installations, murals, and sculptures; ensured visual consistency and high-quality output across all media content.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Tourism at Estácio, Fortaleza, Brazil
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Cultural Production Course at CUCA
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Photography Editing Course at CUCA
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Tourism at Estácio (Fortaleza, Brazil)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Cultural Production Course at CUCA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Photography Editing Course at CUCA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Tourism
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Cultural Production Course
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Photography Editing Course
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Other