Film professional with 20+ years of experience in directing, cinematography, editing, and end-to-end production for documentary and high-impact institutional/entertainment content. Focused on visual excellence, technical precision, and strong storytelling across image, audio, and post-production. Experienced leading audiovisual campaigns and creative projects for major international clients, with a strong ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visuals. Skilled in high-end fashion/luxury storytelling and in collaborative production workflows from pre-production through advanced post-production.…

IAgo L eão

Film professional with 20+ years of experience in directing, cinematography, editing, and end-to-end production for documentary and high-impact institutional/entertainment content. Focused on visual excellence, technical precision, and strong storytelling across image, audio, and post-production. Experienced leading audiovisual campaigns and creative projects for major international clients, with a strong ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visuals. Skilled in high-end fashion/luxury storytelling and in collaborative production workflows from pre-production through advanced post-production.…

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Film professional with 20+ years of experience in directing, cinematography, editing, and end-to-end production for documentary and high-impact institutional/entertainment content. Focused on visual excellence, technical precision, and strong storytelling across image, audio, and post-production.

Experienced leading audiovisual campaigns and creative projects for major international clients, with a strong ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visuals. Skilled in high-end fashion/luxury storytelling and in collaborative production workflows from pre-production through advanced post-production.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Film/TV Documentary Director & Editor at Tejo/Video/TIA Goleão (as referenced in resume)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directing and editing documentary content with strong emphasis on technical craft, pacing, and visual storytelling. Produces end-to-end audiovisual outputs including pre-production coordination, cinematographic direction, and post-production finishing.
Senior Director & Editor at Tia Goleão / Independent
January 1, 2018 - Present
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.
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.
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.
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/Cinematographer (Prime-time series) at Bold C SEye / Cuatro Cabezas (as referenced in resume)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Directed prime-time TV series for RTP1 including 'Portuguese Pelos Mundo' and 'Gente da Minha Terra' and worked on 'U24'. Responsible for creative direction and production execution with advanced cinematography and editorial support.
Documentary / Visual Production Director & Cinematographer at Bold CSEye
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Directed prime-time TV series for RTP1 (Portuguese Pelo Mundo, Gente da Minha Terra, U24) and worked across editing and production in an established TV environment.
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.
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.
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.
Creative Director (Lead Audio Visual Creative Projects) at We Are Social (P T/E S)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Leads audiovisual creative projects and directs high-end production work for top-tier international communication clients, with an emphasis on luxury/fashion storytelling and high-impact institutional outputs.
Lead Audio Visual Creative Project Based Director, Editor & Screenwriter at We Are Social (P T/E S)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Directing and editing high-end fashion films and luxury brand storytelling; managing creative work across filmmaking and post-production.
Senior Director & Editor (TV Documentary Director) at TV / Documentary production (as referenced in resume)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Leads editorial and directing responsibilities for documentary and broadcast outputs, combining creative direction with efficient production execution and post-production delivery.
TV Documentary Director
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Directing documentary content with a focus on technical execution and storytelling.
Director at Bold CS Eye Works / Cuatro Cabezas
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Directed audio-visual campaigns for top-tier international agencies.
Director
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Directed audiovisual campaigns for top-tier international communication agencies.

Education

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Qualifications

Best Fiction
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut AI tools (mentioned tools; no certification specified)
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
ZIN EGOAK Film Festival — Jury Special Mention (Best Fiction) for "Noches de Espera"
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Adobe PhotoShop award / Jury Special Mention (Best Fiction) at ZINEGOAK Film Festival (Bilbao) for 'Noches de Espera'
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve Final Cut AI tools (mentioned as tools, not formal certification)
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government, Education

Skills

Experience Level