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I’m Tassilo Lopes Coelho, a Portuguese-German video editor and filmmaker with eight years of professional experience. I design and edit stories that travel across borders, drawing on my experiences living in Southern Africa, East Asia, Europe and Latin America.
My work has been showcased at festivals around the world, including Suncine and DocsMX. In 2025 I directed the feature project DAGU in Guangdong, China, and I continue to collaborate with NGOs, cultural institutions and companies to tell human stories that connect audiences across borders.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Film Editor & Freelance Filmmaker at Various clients
February 1, 2016 - PresentConceptualize and execute creative video projects, aligning with client goals and brand identity; edit and refine raw footage with emphasis on storytelling; manage end-to-end filmmaking processes from pre-production to post-production editing; communicate with clients, incorporating feedback for project refinement; ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing requirements in video production.
Keynote Speaker at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
June 1, 2024 - PresentPresent the movie Espérame at MSF fundraising events in Switzerland and discuss migration.
Film Editor & Documentary Filmmaker at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
October 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Editing, directing and producing the documentary Espérame throughout Mexico portraying the current migratory crisis (official selection at the International Documentary Film Festival of Mexico City).
Video Editor at Domestika (Private Sector)
September 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Editing of Domestika creative Masterclass courses for the German-speaking world; building the teacher's speech, rhythm, and emotional presence; responsible for the quality of visual and sound editing; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Documentary Editor & Director at Fundación Goethe (Cultural Foundation)
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Directing, editing and production of the feature Documentary La soledad de Gaudí in Barcelona (official selection at the Suncine Film Festival).
Audiovisual Consultant at Martadero (Cultural Organisation)
July 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025Conduct in-depth consultations with clients to understand their video production needs, goals, and target audience; provide expert advice on creative concepts, storytelling, and production strategies; develop comprehensive project plans with milestones and resources.
Fundraising and Communications at Médecins Sans Frontières (NGO)
December 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025Contributing in the fundraising and awareness campaign of MSF in Zürich; managed fundraising campaigns targeting individual donors and fostered relationships for recurring donations; cross-team collaboration.
Arts teacher (Prison) at Progettomondo.MLAL (NGO)
July 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025Teach various artistic disciplines to inmates in a local prison in Maputo, Mozambique; develop tailored lesson plans, foster creativity, coordinate with prison staff, evaluate progress and advocate for arts in rehabilitation.
Film Editor & Freelance Filmmaker at Various clients
February 1, 2016 - PresentConceptualize and execute creative video projects aligned with client goals and brand identity. Edit and refine raw footage with a strong emphasis on storytelling. Manage end-to-end filmmaking processes from pre-production planning to post-production editing. Communicate feedback effectively with clients to refine projects. Ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing requirements in video production.
Keynote Speaker at Médecins Sans Frontières (NGO)
June 1, 2024 - PresentPresent the movie Espérame at MSF fundraising events and discuss migration-related topics to raise awareness and support.
Film Editor & Documentary Filmmaker at Médecins Sans Frontières (NGO)
October 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Editing, directing and producing the documentary Espérame (Wait for Me) throughout Mexico, portraying the current migratory crisis (official selection at DocsMX).
Video Editor at Domestika (Private Sector)
September 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Editing of Domestika creative Masterclass courses for the German-speaking world. Building the teacher's speech, rhythm, and emotional presence. Responsible for the quality of visual and sound editing. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (Production, Marketing, Design, etc.).
Documentary Editor & Director at Fundación Goethe (Cultural Foundation)
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Directing, editing and production of the feature documentary La soledad de Gaudí (Gaudi’s solitude) in Barcelona; official selection at the Suncine Film Festival.
Audiovisual Consultant at Martadero (Cultural Organisation)
July 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025Conduct in-depth consultations with clients to understand video production needs, goals, and target audience. Provide expert advice on concepts, storytelling, and production strategies. Develop comprehensive project plans with milestones and resource needs.
Fundraising and Communications at Médecins Sans Frontières (NGO)
December 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025Contributed to fundraising and awareness campaigns in Zurich; targeted individual donors and built relationships to encourage recurring donations; collaborated with internal teams to align efforts with organizational goals.
Arts Teacher (Prison) at Progettomondo.MLAL (NGO)
July 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025Taught various artistic disciplines to inmates in Maputo, Mozambique; created tailored lesson plans; fostered a positive learning environment; coordinated with prison staff and measured participant progress; advocated for arts in rehabilitation.
Education
MA Film Studies at Lusófona University
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Master of Arts (MA) in Film Studies at Universidade Lusófona
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Course: Building your screenplay at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Philosophy and Musical Neuroscience at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Accredited Photojournalist at Catalan Union for Photojournalists (UPIFC)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Qualifications
Cambridge University: Screenwriting Course
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Official Selection - International Documentary Mexico City Film Festival (DocsMX)
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Official Selection - Suncine Film Festival
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
Documentary Synopsis:
Espérame” is an intimate cinematic portrait of three migrant stories, each unfolding at different stages along the path through Mexico. As they embark on their journey from the southern regions, traverse the capital city or approach the northern border with the United States, tales of love and hope emerge, serving as vital anchors amidst the challenges of a deadly jungle and the looming specter of the cartel’s violence: https://www.twine.net/signin
Documentary Synopsis:
“La soledad de Gaudí” draws a poetic parallel between the life of the architect and Catalan society during the year of 2020. The movie submerges us in the realities of local neighbors and diverse communities as it evokes profound reflections on the transient nature of life and the inescapable embrace of mortality: https://www.twine.net/signin/la-soledad-de-gaudi
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