I'm Miguel Pinto, a video director and editor based between Lisbon and London. My experience spans narrative shorts, feature-length sports documentaries, and social media content, delivering engaging visuals with tight timelines and high production standards. My work has appeared on National Geographic, Al Jazeera, and Channel 4, as well as on major platforms like The FA, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, and Freeda, accruing millions of views. I thrive on telling compelling stories through a collaborative, detail-driven approach and love bringing creative ideas to life for diverse audiences.

Miguel Pinto

I'm Miguel Pinto, a video director and editor based between Lisbon and London. My experience spans narrative shorts, feature-length sports documentaries, and social media content, delivering engaging visuals with tight timelines and high production standards. My work has appeared on National Geographic, Al Jazeera, and Channel 4, as well as on major platforms like The FA, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, and Freeda, accruing millions of views. I thrive on telling compelling stories through a collaborative, detail-driven approach and love bringing creative ideas to life for diverse audiences.

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I’m Miguel Pinto, a video director and editor based between Lisbon and London. My experience spans narrative shorts, feature-length sports documentaries, and social media content, delivering engaging visuals with tight timelines and high production standards.

My work has appeared on National Geographic, Al Jazeera, and Channel 4, as well as on major platforms like The FA, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, and Freeda, accruing millions of views. I thrive on telling compelling stories through a collaborative, detail-driven approach and love bringing creative ideas to life for diverse audiences.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director at Freeda Media
January 1, 2019 - September 11, 2025
Directed and edited multiple short documentaries and feature pieces for a range of clients, delivering engaging content across international platforms.
Video Editor at TBD Media Group
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Directed and edited multiple short films; produced content for public television and online distribution, showcasing strong storytelling and editing skills.
Senior Editor & Director at TBD Media Group
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Led post-production workflows, managed in-house editors, optimized archival processes, and coordinated project delivery to maintain high-quality outputs.
Editor at Freeda Media
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Lead editor on feature-length documentaries; showcased in-depth stories about clubs, academies, and teams; distributed exclusively on Spurs Play.
Lead Editor & Director at Freeda Media
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editor and director on feature-length documentaries; leading creative direction for content on Freeda's platform and related campaigns.
Video Editor / Director at TBD Media Group
January 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Directed and edited multiple short films screened on public television and showcased at over 20 international film festivals. Worked on music videos that gained over one million views. Produced end-to-end content for various Portuguese clients, including a branding campaign for a waste management company.
Director & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - September 11, 2025
Directed and edited a range of short and mid-length projects for diverse clients, owning end-to-end production workflows and delivering on-time, high-quality content.
Editor / Lead Editor at Freeda Media
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Edited and led editorial work on feature-length documentaries, focusing on in-depth stories about the club’s players, academy, and teams; content distributed exclusively on Spurs Play.
Features Editor at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Created content that inspires positive change and empowers women’s achievements and personal style.
Editor & Director at Freeda Media
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead editor on feature-length documentaries, showing in-depth stories about the club’s players, academy, and teams; distributed exclusively on Spurs Play.

Education

Master in Film Production (Distinction) at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor in Film (Distinction) at Universidade da Beira Interior
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Master in Film Production (Distinction) at University of Bournemouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor in Film (Distinction) at Universidade da Beira Interior
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Master in Film Production (Distinction)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor in Film (Distinction)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

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