Hello, I’m Tiago Leao, a senior director and editor specializing in TV documentaries, film, and high-end brand storytelling. With over 20 years of experience in film, advertising, and institutional content, I lead end-to-end productions from cinematography and screenwriting to advanced post‑production, delivering visually striking work for global platforms like Netflix and Movistar. I thrive at the intersection of cinematic aesthetics and practical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to create compelling narratives on tight timelines. Based in Lisbon, I collaborate with international agencies and brands to craft fashion films, luxury campaigns, and documentary projects that resonate with diverse audiences.

Tiago Leao

Hello, I’m Tiago Leao, a senior director and editor specializing in TV documentaries, film, and high-end brand storytelling. With over 20 years of experience in film, advertising, and institutional content, I lead end-to-end productions from cinematography and screenwriting to advanced post‑production, delivering visually striking work for global platforms like Netflix and Movistar. I thrive at the intersection of cinematic aesthetics and practical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to create compelling narratives on tight timelines. Based in Lisbon, I collaborate with international agencies and brands to craft fashion films, luxury campaigns, and documentary projects that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Hello, I’m Tiago Leao, a senior director and editor specializing in TV documentaries, film, and high-end brand storytelling. With over 20 years of experience in film, advertising, and institutional content, I lead end-to-end productions from cinematography and screenwriting to advanced post‑production, delivering visually striking work for global platforms like Netflix and Movistar.

I thrive at the intersection of cinematic aesthetics and practical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to create compelling narratives on tight timelines. Based in Lisbon, I collaborate with international agencies and brands to craft fashion films, luxury campaigns, and documentary projects that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Director & Editor, TV Documentary Director at We Are Social
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directing audiovisual campaigns for top-tier international agencies; Netflix and Movistar collaborations; leading end-to-end production, cinematography, and post-production.
Director at Bold CS Eye Works / Cuatro Cabezas
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Directed prime-time series for RTP1: Mundo, Gente da Minha Terra, and U24; created tools with Adobe and Resolve; awarded work such as Noches de Espera at Zinegoak Film Festival.
Director
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Directed audiovisual campaigns for top-tier international communication agencies.
Senior Director & Editor, TV Documentary Director
January 1, 2018 - Present
Senior Director & Editor; directed audiovisual campaigns for top-tier international agencies. Lead audiovisual creative project-based director, editor and screenwriter. Focus on high-end fashion films and luxury brand storytelling. End-to-end production including cinematography, screenwriting, and advanced post-production. Delivered high-impact visuals for Netflix, Movistar, and the Portuguese Space Agency.
Director / Cinematographer at Bold CSEye Works / Cuatro Cabezas
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Primetime series for RTP1: Portugueses Pelo Mundo, Gente do Mundo, U24.
Senior Director & Editor; TV Documentary Director
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directing audio-visual campaigns for top-tier international communication agencies. Lead creative direction and editorial oversight for documentary projects and TV campaigns, with a focus on high-end fashion films and luxury brand storytelling.
Cinematographer & Editor at Bold CS Eye Works; Cuatro Cabezas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Worked on prime-time RTP series Portugueses Pelo Mundo, Genteda Minha Terra, and U24. Contributed to end-to-end post-production using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, and Adobe Photoshop; involved in project delivery and creative direction, with recognition including a Jury Special Mention (Best Fiction) at Zinegoa Film Festival for Noches de Espera.
Senior Director & Editor at We Are Social
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead audiovisual creative project-based director, editor & screenwriter, focusing on high-end fashion films and luxury brand storytelling. Involved in end-to-end production, cinematography, and post-production, delivering high-impact visuals for global brands.
Director at Bold CS Eye Works / Cuatro Cabezas
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Directed audio-visual campaigns for top-tier international agencies.

Education

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Qualifications

Best Fiction
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government