Luís Cardoso Pacheco holds a Bachelor’s in Film from Universidade Católica do Porto and a Master’s in Directing and Producing Film and Series from Makkers School, Madrid. He has hands-on experience as a director, producer, and editor in projects like Há Monstros na Escuridão and De Viva Voz III, demonstrating teamwork, organization, and creative adaptability. He also completed a one-month internship at Vo’Arte, video editing for the Festival InShadow. Passionate about cinema beyond academics, he is eager to collaborate, learn from professionals, and actively contribute to film projects.

Luís Cardoso Pacheco

Luís Cardoso Pacheco holds a Bachelor’s in Film from Universidade Católica do Porto and a Master’s in Directing and Producing Film and Series from Makkers School, Madrid. He has hands-on experience as a director, producer, and editor in projects like Há Monstros na Escuridão and De Viva Voz III, demonstrating teamwork, organization, and creative adaptability. He also completed a one-month internship at Vo’Arte, video editing for the Festival InShadow. Passionate about cinema beyond academics, he is eager to collaborate, learn from professionals, and actively contribute to film projects.

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Luís Cardoso Pacheco holds a Bachelor’s in Film from Universidade Católica do Porto and a Master’s in Directing and Producing Film and Series from Makkers School, Madrid. He has hands-on experience as a director, producer, and editor in projects like Há Monstros na Escuridão and De Viva Voz III, demonstrating teamwork, organization, and creative adaptability. He also completed a one-month internship at Vo’Arte, video editing for the Festival InShadow. Passionate about cinema beyond academics, he is eager to collaborate, learn from professionals, and actively contribute to film projects.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Producer, and Video and Sound Editor at Portuguese Platform for Women's Rights (PPDM) – De Viva Voz II
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Led concept development, planning, and production of more than 20 audiovisual content pieces, including video webinars and Spotify episodes for the PPDM De Viva Voz II project; planned and created the promotional video De Viva Voz em Zapping and produced/edited the project's Final Seminar panels for publication and dissemination.
Director, Producer, and Cinematography/Editing at Metamorphose (Short Film)
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Directed, produced, photographed, and edited the short film Metamorphose (2020).
Assistant Director of Photography at Flashback (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Assistant Director of Photography on the short film Flashback (2024).
Director, Production, Photography, and Editing at Naps (Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Directed, produced, photographed, and edited the documentary Naps (2021).
Cinematography and Editing at Naps Documentary
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Cinematography and editing for the documentary Naps (2021).
Cinematography, Production, and Editing for PPDM De Viva Voz II project at Portuguese Platform for Women's Rights (PPDM)
December 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Conceived and produced 20+ audiovisual content pieces, including video webinars and Spotify episodes; planned and created the promotional video 'De Viva Voz em Zapping'; directed, produced, and edited the project's Final Seminar panels for publication and dissemination.
Director, Producer, and Editor at Há Monstros na Escuridão (Short Film)
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Directed, produced and edited the short film 'Há Monstros na Escuridão' (2022).
Cinematography and Editing at Documentary 'Naps'
December 31, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Cinematography and editing for the 2021 documentary 'Naps'.
Assistant Director of Photography at Short Film 'Flashback'
December 31, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Assistant Director of Photography on the short film 'Flashback' (2024).
Director, Production, Photography, and Editing at Short Film 'Metamorphose'
December 31, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Directed, produced, photographed, and edited the short film 'Metamorphose' (2020).
Cinematographer, Producer, and Video & Sound Editor at PPDM (Portuguese Platform for Women's Rights)
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Responsible for concept and production of more than 20 audiovisual content pieces, including video webinars for Spotify; planning and creation of the promotional video 'De Viva Voz em Zapping'; production and editing of the project's Final Seminar panels for publication and dissemination.
Director, Production, and Editing at Há Monstros na Escuridão (Short Film)
January 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Directed, produced, and edited the short film.
Cinematography and Editing at Naps (Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Cinematography and editing for the documentary 'Naps'.
Assistant Director of Photography at Flashback (Short Film)
January 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Assistant Director of Photography on the short film.
Director, Production, Photography, and Editing at Metamorfose (Short Film)
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Direction, production, photography, and editing for the short film 'Metamorfose'.
Director, Production, Photography and Editing at Metamorphose (Short Film)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Directed and produced the short film "Metamorphose" (2020), overseeing production, photography and editing.
Video and Sound Editor at Voarte Spots
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Video and sound editing for spots for Voarte (2025), delivering final cuts and sound design for promotional material.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film at Catholic University of Porto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Film and TV Series Production and Direction at Makers School Madrid
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
English Language Proficiency at British Council
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Film at Catholic University of Porto
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Master’s Degree in Film and TV Series Production and Direction at Makers School Madrid
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Film at Catholic University of Porto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Film and TV Series Production and Direction at Makers School Madrid
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Film at Catholic University of Porto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in Film and TV Series Production and Direction at Makers School Madrid
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

British Council English Language Proficiency
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)
January 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Cambridge English: C1
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
British Council English Proficiency (2012-2018)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Cambridge English: CAE diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
January 1, 2012 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization