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Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of entrepreneurial parents, I always identified myself with drive and initiative. My aunt is the person who inspired me the most. She was always there for me. She taught me to be honest and to care about people. While in University (2002) I started working in TV commercials with the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then I have worked in hundreds of different projects as a videographer, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai where I stayed for a few years and worked mainly in high-end TV Commercials that allowed me to grow professionally and as a human being. Nonetheless, cinema continues to be my main objective, my big passion and the path to which I intend to keep aiming my professional direction.…Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of entrepreneurial parents, I always identified myself with drive and initiative. My aunt is the person who inspired me the most. She was always there for me. She taught me to be honest and to care about people. While in University (2002) I started working in TV commercials with the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then I have worked in hundreds of different projects as a videographer, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai where I stayed for a few years and worked mainly in high-end TV Commercials that allowed me to grow professionally and as a human being. Nonetheless, cinema continues to be my main objective, my big passion and the path to which I intend to keep aiming my professional direction.

TIAGO DIAS

Director of Photography, Film Director, Video Editor, +3

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Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of entrepreneurial parents, I always identified myself with drive and initiative. My aunt is the person who inspired me the most. She was always there for me. She taught me to be honest and to care about people. While in University (2002) I started working in TV commercials with the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then I have worked in hundreds of different projects as a videographer, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai where I stayed for a few years and worked mainly in high-end TV Commercials that allowed me to grow professionally and as a human being. Nonetheless, cinema continues to be my main objective, my big passion and the path to which I intend to keep aiming my professional direction.…Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of entrepreneurial parents, I always identified myself with drive and initiative. My aunt is the person who inspired me the most. She was always there for me. She taught me to be honest and to care about people. While in University (2002) I started working in TV commercials with the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then I have worked in hundreds of different projects as a videographer, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai where I stayed for a few years and worked mainly in high-end TV Commercials that allowed me to grow professionally and as a human being. Nonetheless, cinema continues to be my main objective, my big passion and the path to which I intend to keep aiming my professional direction.

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Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Son of entrepreneurial parents, I always identified myself with drive and initiative. My aunt is the person who inspired me the most. She was always there for me. She taught me to be honest and to care about people. While in University (2002) I started working in TV commercials with the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then I have worked in hundreds of different projects as a videographer, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai where I stayed for a few years and worked mainly in high-end TV Commercials that allowed me to grow professionally and as a human being. Nonetheless, cinema continues to be my main objective, my big passion and the path to which I intend to keep aiming my professional direction.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Director / Editor

January 1, 2002 - Present

As a Director, worked in TV commercials, fashion films, documentaries, corporate, music videos, and social media. As an Editor, worked on similar formats. Managed pre-production liaisons with departments, clients, and agencies. Ensured seamless function of shots within the editing suite, executed all work within schedule/timeline, and handled editing revisions and motion graphics based on client feedback.

Freelance Director / Editor / DOP

January 1, 2002 - Present

Directed and edited commercials, cinema, music videos, web videos, and social media content for clients in Portugal, Spain, and UAE. Handled corporate videos, documentaries, internet sketches, and managed editing responsibilities. Worked on over 200 projects with teams exceeding 20 people, including assistants and color grading/camera departments. Responsible for lighting TV shows, programs, and series, including setting lights cues and preprogramming.

Freelance Copywriter at McCann Erickson and Utopia Films

December 31, 2012 - July 8, 2025

Worked primarily on TV ads as a freelance copywriter for various agencies, focused on writing compelling advertising copy.

Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Director / Editor

January 1, 2002 - Present

Worked in TV commercials, fashion films, corporate videos, music videos, and social media since 2002. Responsible for liaising with clients and ensuring shots meet editing requirements within production timelines.

Freelance Director / Editor / DOP at Portugal, Spain, UAE

January 1, 2002 - Present

Handled a wide range of projects including commercials, cinema, and social media videos. Managed teams exceeding 20 personnel for different projects.

Freelance Copywriter at Portugal, UAE

January 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025

Collaborated primarily with McCann Erickson and Utopia Films focusing on TV ads for a span of ten years.

Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Director / Editor

January 1, 2002 - November 7, 2025

Worked in TV commercials, fashion films, corporate videos, music videos, and social media. Responsible for liaising with various departments and ensuring that all shots functioned seamlessly in the editing suite.

Freelance Director / Editor / DOP

January 1, 2002 - November 7, 2025

Created commercials, cinema projects, music videos, web videos, and corporate and social media videos, managing teams of over 20 persons, focusing on editing and visual storytelling.

Freelance Copywriter at McCann Erickson and Utopia Films

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Worked on various TV ads as a freelance copywriter, enhancing marketing materials and corporate narratives over a decade.

Freelance Copywriter

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012

Worked as a freelance copywriter for different agencies with a focus on TV ads.