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I am an award-winning Senior Producer, Director, and DoP with over fourteen years of experience in high-end film, television, and corporate productions. I excel at leading production teams, directing talent, and coordinating complex shoots across commercials, feature films, and digital media. Member of the AIP (Portuguese Society of Cinematographers), my hands-on expertise spans cinematography, live broadcasting, remote directing, and international collaborations, with a strong command of camera operations, lighting, and post-production workflows. I’m also exploring Unreal Engine and Gen AI models to push filmmaking into new frontiers for short-form vertical content, and I work with SONY, RED, ARRI, and Sony camera systems. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media professionals. I own SONY A7iv, RED Helium 8k, LED and HMI lights, Gimbal, , crane, sound. I’m fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy building cohesive teams across borders to deliver compelling stories that resonate with audiences.…I am an award-winning Senior Producer, Director, and DoP with over fourteen years of experience in high-end film, television, and corporate productions. I excel at leading production teams, directing talent, and coordinating complex shoots across commercials, feature films, and digital media. Member of the AIP (Portuguese Society of Cinematographers), my hands-on expertise spans cinematography, live broadcasting, remote directing, and international collaborations, with a strong command of camera operations, lighting, and post-production workflows. I’m also exploring Unreal Engine and Gen AI models to push filmmaking into new frontiers for short-form vertical content, and I work with SONY, RED, ARRI, and Sony camera systems. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media professionals. I own SONY A7iv, RED Helium 8k, LED and HMI lights, Gimbal, , crane, sound. I’m fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy building cohesive teams across borders to deliver compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

João Da Silva

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, +5

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I am an award-winning Senior Producer, Director, and DoP with over fourteen years of experience in high-end film, television, and corporate productions. I excel at leading production teams, directing talent, and coordinating complex shoots across commercials, feature films, and digital media. Member of the AIP (Portuguese Society of Cinematographers), my hands-on expertise spans cinematography, live broadcasting, remote directing, and international collaborations, with a strong command of camera operations, lighting, and post-production workflows. I’m also exploring Unreal Engine and Gen AI models to push filmmaking into new frontiers for short-form vertical content, and I work with SONY, RED, ARRI, and Sony camera systems. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media professionals. I own SONY A7iv, RED Helium 8k, LED and HMI lights, Gimbal, , crane, sound. I’m fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy building cohesive teams across borders to deliver compelling stories that resonate with audiences.…I am an award-winning Senior Producer, Director, and DoP with over fourteen years of experience in high-end film, television, and corporate productions. I excel at leading production teams, directing talent, and coordinating complex shoots across commercials, feature films, and digital media. Member of the AIP (Portuguese Society of Cinematographers), my hands-on expertise spans cinematography, live broadcasting, remote directing, and international collaborations, with a strong command of camera operations, lighting, and post-production workflows. I’m also exploring Unreal Engine and Gen AI models to push filmmaking into new frontiers for short-form vertical content, and I work with SONY, RED, ARRI, and Sony camera systems. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media professionals. I own SONY A7iv, RED Helium 8k, LED and HMI lights, Gimbal, , crane, sound. I’m fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy building cohesive teams across borders to deliver compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

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I am an award-winning Senior Producer, Director, and DoP with over fourteen years of experience in high-end film, television, and corporate productions. I excel at leading production teams, directing talent, and coordinating complex shoots across commercials, feature films, and digital media.
Member of the AIP (Portuguese Society of Cinematographers), my hands-on expertise spans cinematography, live broadcasting, remote directing, and international collaborations, with a strong command of camera operations, lighting, and post-production workflows. I’m also exploring Unreal Engine and Gen AI models to push filmmaking into new frontiers for short-form vertical content, and I work with SONY, RED, ARRI, and Sony camera systems. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of media professionals.

I own SONY A7iv, RED Helium 8k, LED and HMI lights, Gimbal, , crane, sound.

I’m fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy building cohesive teams across borders to deliver compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Producer | Director at Light & Shadows / S&P Global Studios

January 1, 2019 - November 14, 2025

Lead multi-disciplinary production teams, managing crew across pre-production, production, and post-production phases. Develop and execute production plans aligned with client objectives, briefs, and brand guidelines. Manage logistics for international productions across time zones. Direct talent and crew on-location and remotely to ensure high-quality visual storytelling. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating clear communication. Supervise post-production workflows, collaborating with editors and VFX teams, and performing editing when required. Operate live production for major corporate clients, including vision mixing, teleprompter operation, floor management, and live-streamed broadcasts. Operate manual Sony and remote-controlled PTZ FR7 cameras on MRMC robotic arms.

Content Producer & DoP at Multiple Clients (Meta, Google, Spotify, Deutsche Bank, Dennis Publishing, Camelot)

January 1, 2009 - November 14, 2025

Director and Director of Photography for commercials, corporate films, TV content, and feature films for global brands. Manage international crews and remote productions, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. Operate studio environments with multi-camera setups, vision mixing, live broadcasting, and post-production workflows. Lead cinematography on award-winning feature films such as Winter Ridge (Queen Palm Film Festival, LA). Freelance lighting technician and camera operator for BBC and Channel 4. Technical supervisor and Studio Director at Voxafrica TV, planning technical aspects, supervising internal production, and directing live TV shows.

Higher Education Lecturer – Cinematography at MET Film School (Birmingham Campus)

January 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025

Design and deliver cinematography modules covering color theory, lighting, composition, lenses, on-set protocols, ARRI camera systems, and virtual storytelling. Engage students through interactive learning, case studies, and practical filmmaking exercises. Foster industry connections to enhance student employability and curriculum relevance.

Filmmaking Educator & Curriculum Developer at Soares dos Reis School of Arts (Portugal)

December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Taught filmmaking fundamentals to students aged 14-16, providing a strong technical and creative foundation. Led a European curriculum development project, restructuring filmmaking programs across Portugal and Europe. Collaborated with architects to design state-of-the-art film and TV studios, ensuring hands-on learning opportunities for students.