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Hi, I am Rui Pedro Sousa, a passionate writer, director, and visual effects artist based in Portugal. I have extensive experience in creating short films, feature films, TV commercials, and institutional videos. My work combines storytelling with motion graphics and VFX, and I am also involved in teaching AI in creative fields.
Over the years, I have developed skills in writing, directing, visual effects supervision, and motion graphics design, contributing to various successful projects and award-winning short films. I enjoy pushing creative boundaries and mentoring others, particularly in AI applications.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Writer / Director / VFX / Motion Graphics at Station Productions
January 1, 2017 - PresentProduced and directed multiple independent short films including “Zombie,” “George,” “Whispers,” and “Awoken” involving writing, directing, visual effects, and motion graphics from 2017 onward. Created teasers and trailers available online.
Writer and Director at Independent
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Developed and directed independent short films such as “Limbo, A Small Measure of Peace” (2015-2016) and “Tsintty, There’s Something I Need To Tell You” (2012-2013), receiving multiple awards and nominations.
Visual Effects Artist at Lightbox, Comunicação e Audiovisual LDA
July 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Worked as Motion Designer Artist & Supervisor and Visual Effects Artist on various TV commercials, promotional videos, and special projects including rebranding for Porto Canal, FC Porto TV spots, and museum video contents from 2009 to 2016.
Motion Designer Artist & Supervisor at Spectrecom Films London
December 31, 2017 - September 4, 2025Provided motion graphics, keying, and compositing services for promotional videos for Qatar Airways and University of Hertfordshire in 2017 and 2016.
Visual Effects Supervisor at Various TV Series
December 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Supervised visual effects on TV series including “DENTRO” (2015) and edited for “O ALTO” (2014).
Education
Cinema Studies (Second Year Completed) at ESAP University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009High School - Computer Skills at Tecnológico de Informática
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Teaching Portuguese to AI
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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