I'm Rita Al Cunha, a filmmaker and video editor from Portugal with a strong international background in large-scale productions and live events. I'm a global collaborator with experience on high-profile projects, including Fast & Furious X, House of the Dragon, and FIFA World Cup events, and work spanning Portugal, London, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing in the United States on a Fulbright scholarship, and I continue to create immersive audiovisual content from concept to screen.…

Rita Al Cunha

I'm Rita Al Cunha, a filmmaker and video editor from Portugal with a strong international background in large-scale productions and live events. I'm a global collaborator with experience on high-profile projects, including Fast & Furious X, House of the Dragon, and FIFA World Cup events, and work spanning Portugal, London, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing in the United States on a Fulbright scholarship, and I continue to create immersive audiovisual content from concept to screen.…

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I’m Rita Al Cunha, a filmmaker and video editor from Portugal with a strong international background in large-scale productions and live events.
I’m a global collaborator with experience on high-profile projects, including Fast & Furious X, House of the Dragon, and FIFA World Cup events, and work spanning Portugal, London, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing in the United States on a Fulbright scholarship, and I continue to create immersive audiovisual content from concept to screen.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Filmmaker & Video Editor at Freelance / NZ Media Entertainment, Tourism Australia, Cuetone Media, Fulton Hogan
April 1, 2023 - Present
Crafted high-quality audiovisual content for brands, businesses and events, managing end-to-end production from concept to delivery.
Assistant Director at Fast & Furious X – Universal Studios
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
On-set support and coordination as an assistant director on the feature film.
Assistant Director at A Town Called Malice (Sky / TV Series)
February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Assistant director for an 8-episode series.
Assistant Director at Vampire Academy (Peacock / TV Series)
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Worked as an assistant director on multiple episodes.
Assistant Director at House of the Dragon (HBO)
October 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
On-set support as assistant director for 8 episodes.
Digital Creator at FIFA World Cup – Wellington
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Captured behind-the-scenes content and game moments for FIFA’s global broadcasters and social platforms; liaised with departments to ensure smooth production.
Screenwriting Instructor at College of Motion Picture Arts, Florida State University
August 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Taught and developed coursework on writing short films, supervised screenplay format workshops, assisted with admissions and Canvas tools.
Office and Development Coordination at PATHÉ
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Supported departments from development to distribution; provided script coverage and research; greeted clients and managed inquiries.
Board Member & Production Coordinator at AO NORTE (Association for Audiovisual Production and Animation)
April 1, 2017 - April 30, 2019
Provided production and communication support to educational film festivals and events.
Board Director’s Assistant & Guests/Jury Coordinator at Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival
November 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Coordinated schedule and meetings of the festival’s director; supervised staff and travel for high-profile guests.
Production Assistant at Race to Survive (New Zealand)
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Assisted on production for a New Zealand-based TV series; collaborated with US production teams.
Production Assistant at 9 Fingers
September 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016
Support on production of a Portugal & France co-production feature film.
Production Assistant at Stalin’s Couch
January 1, 2016 - February 29, 2016
Support on production of a Portugal & France co-production feature film.
Communication and Public Diplomacy Coordinator at Portuguese Consulate in New York
July 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Developed a cultural magazine linking Portugal and New York and promoted public diplomacy.

Education

Masters degree in Film Production, directing and editing at College of Motion Picture Arts
August 1, 2019 - July 26, 2024
Bachelor of Communication Sciences at Nova University of Lisbon
September 3, 2012 - June 25, 2015
Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing at Florida State University, United States
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences at Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
ERASMUS in DRAMA, ART & MUSIC STUDIES, Film at University of Bologna, Italy
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Qualifications

Fulbright Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
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