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I’m Hugo Araújo, a filmmaker and content director based in Portugal, with a background spanning directing, cinematography, lighting, and full production for narrative film, commercials, and social-first branded campaigns. I love building fast, well-crafted visual stories from concept and pre-production through on-set execution and post-production—making sure the final delivery is polished, high-craft, and on schedule
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Best Boy at Pulsações — Feature Film
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026Worked in the lighting department on a feature film shot in two parts. Assisted with lighting setups, equipment handling, and day-to-day operations for the lighting team, supporting efficient workflow across shooting days.
Best Boy Electric at Madness — Short Film
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Supported the lighting department with on-set operations and lighting setups. Assisted with efficient setup execution while maintaining the desired visual quality, contributing to smooth production flow.
1st Assistant Director at Finalmente — Short Film | 48 Hour Film Project Lisbon
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Assisted the director throughout the production process for a short film under a tight festival schedule. Coordinated cast and crew and supported on-set operations to help ensure the creative vision was executed efficiently within constrained time.
Best Boy Electric at Júlio — Short Film
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026Collaborated with production and lighting teams to ensure smooth on-set operations. Assisted with lighting setup execution, equipment handling, and crew coordination, supporting an efficient workflow during the shoot.
Commercial Director / Commercial Lead at 4th Edition Histórias Seguras — Ageas × CNN Portugal
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026Served as Commercial Lead and directed one branded short film for the Histórias Seguras competition. Developed and executed a visual narrative based on a real story, guiding production and creative delivery for a campaign deliverable.
Gaffer at The Prototype — Short Film
June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Designed and executed on-set lighting setups in collaboration with the director and cinematography team. Maintained visual consistency while supporting efficient production workflows through structured lighting planning and execution.
Gaffer at Colline 2025 — Evanyrouse Official® Commercial
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025Designed and executed the lighting setup for the commercial. Used lighting to highlight textures, materials, and form, creating a clean and visually appealing look aligned with the brand identity.
Director / Screenwriter / Producer at The Bells Ring at Midnight — Short Film
January 1, 2025 - PresentWrote and directed the short film as a directorial debut. Led the project end-to-end from development and pre-production through production and into post-production, coordinating planning, the creative vision, and on-set execution to deliver a finished short.
Production Assistant at A Vida Numa Chama — Short Film
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024Supported production operations and on-set organization. Assisted with task coordination and communication between departments to help maintain smooth and efficient production workflows.
Film Production Intern at Filmesdamente — Film Production Studio
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Contributed across pre-production, production, and post-production. Supported directors and production teams throughout the filmmaking process, gaining hands-on experience in set coordination, equipment management, and professional workflows. Managed equipment logistics and rentals to ensure efficient preparation and organization for shoots.
Filmmaker (Commercial & Branded Content Director/Producer) at Hugo Araújo Filmmaker (Freelance)
August 1, 2022 - PresentDirected and produced commercial and branded audiovisual content for fashion, lifestyle, and creative brands, covering both short-form social content and long-form campaign films. Handled directing, cinematography, editing, project planning, client communication, and production coordination, managing projects from briefing through final delivery for clients including Djerf Avenue, Timo&Violet, and Wave Hawaii.
Education
Master's Degree in Cinema at Escola das Artes — Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia at ESMAD — Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Cambridge Assessment C1
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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