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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 always found opportunities to teach me to be honest and to care about others. In University (2002) I started working in TV commercials, focusing on the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then, I have worked on various projects as a DOP/Cameraman, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai, where I primarily worked in high-end TV commercials, I have also worked extensively as a videographer in events,.corporate or web videos but cinema has always been my main objective.…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 always found opportunities to teach me to be honest and to care about others. In University (2002) I started working in TV commercials, focusing on the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then, I have worked on various projects as a DOP/Cameraman, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai, where I primarily worked in high-end TV commercials, I have also worked extensively as a videographer in events,.corporate or web videos but cinema has always been my main objective.

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Director of Photography, Film Director, Video Editor, +4

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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 always found opportunities to teach me to be honest and to care about others. In University (2002) I started working in TV commercials, focusing on the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then, I have worked on various projects as a DOP/Cameraman, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai, where I primarily worked in high-end TV commercials, I have also worked extensively as a videographer in events,.corporate or web videos but cinema has always been my main objective.…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 always found opportunities to teach me to be honest and to care about others. In University (2002) I started working in TV commercials, focusing on the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then, I have worked on various projects as a DOP/Cameraman, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai, where I primarily worked in high-end TV commercials, I have also worked extensively as a videographer in events,.corporate or web videos but cinema has always been my main objective.

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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 always found opportunities to teach me to be honest and to care about others.

In University (2002) I started working in TV commercials, focusing on the director of photography Luís Branquinho, one of the best cinematographers in Portugal. Since then, I have worked on various projects as a DOP/Cameraman, director and editor. In 2009 I moved to Dubai, where I primarily worked in high-end TV commercials, I have also worked extensively as a videographer in events,.corporate or web videos but cinema has always been my main objective.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

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.

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 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.

Freelance Copywriter at Various

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012

Worked as a freelance copywriter for different agencies but mostly with McCann Erickson and Utopia Films. The majority where tv ads.

Director of Photography / Camera Operator

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2022

As a DOP, I did TV commercials, cinema, documentaries, fashion films, and music videos. The formats varied across different high-end cameras. I was responsible for teams of more than 30 persons including electricians, grips, and other departments, ensuring light, composition, and movement fulfilled the scene tasks.

Freelance Director / Editor / DOP at Freelance

January 1, 2002 - Present

I did Commercials, Cinema, Music Videos, Web Videos and Social Media. Corporate videos, documentaries, internet sketches, facebook, instagram or tik tok. Responsible for editing. The formats varied from 35mm, 16mm, HD Cinealta, HDV to DSLR. More than 200 different projects.

Freelance Copywriter at Various Agencies

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012

Worked as a freelance copywriter for different agencies mostly with McCann Erickson and Utopia Films. Primarily responsible for creating ad copies and TV scripts.

Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Director / Editor at Freelance

January 1, 2002 - Present

Worked on various projects including TV commercials, fashion films, documentaries, and social media content from 2002 to present. Oversaw pre-production work and collaborated with various departments to ensure all shots function seamlessly.

Freelance Copywriter

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.