I’m a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and production professional based in London, working across photography, video, editorial research, and production logistics. I enjoy building visual stories in multilingual, cross-cultural settings and delivering high-quality content for international broadcasters, NGOs, and publications. From on-location shooting to editing, picture research, and event/exhibition production, I work comfortably independently or within a team. My focus is on responsible storytelling—grounded in research, ethics, and strong coordination from concept through delivery.

Rebeca Binda

I’m a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and production professional based in London, working across photography, video, editorial research, and production logistics. I enjoy building visual stories in multilingual, cross-cultural settings and delivering high-quality content for international broadcasters, NGOs, and publications. From on-location shooting to editing, picture research, and event/exhibition production, I work comfortably independently or within a team. My focus is on responsible storytelling—grounded in research, ethics, and strong coordination from concept through delivery.

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I’m a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and production professional based in London, working across photography, video, editorial research, and production logistics. I enjoy building visual stories in multilingual, cross-cultural settings and delivering high-quality content for international broadcasters, NGOs, and publications.

From on-location shooting to editing, picture research, and event/exhibition production, I work comfortably independently or within a team. My focus is on responsible storytelling—grounded in research, ethics, and strong coordination from concept through delivery.

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Language

Portuguese
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Media Coordinator & Event Producer at LIQUIT Project (British Academy-funded) / London South Bank University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated production of “Voices of the Territories,” a two-day international symposium on lithium extraction and energy transitions. Managed speaker logistics, scheduling, and an accompanying photography exhibition. Facilitated live discussion sessions on community resistance strategies and produced audiovisual and research content connecting UK and Brazilian teams.
Editorial Intern at Carbon Brief — London
January 1, 2023 - Present
Researched and produced articles and newsletters on climate policy; edited data-driven visuals (maps and graphs) to accompany published reports.
Exhibition & Event Producer at Brazil Matters, London Mining Network & MAM — London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Produced a documentary photography exhibition and co-produced “Cursed Legacy,” a documentary screening and panel discussion marking the anniversary of the Fundão dam disaster. Co-produced “Territories of Extraction,” a panel discussion and photography exhibition during London Climate Action Week, managing exhibition logistics and presenting original photographic work to a public audience.
Curator at University of the Arts London & University of the Basque Country — London/Bilbao
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-curated and produced “Changing Places,” a physical exhibition, and managed accompanying online exhibition content.
Assistant Researcher, Image Ethics at Jess Crombie Consultancy — London
January 1, 2022 - Present
Reviewed image use and editorial guidelines for Save the Children content production, assessing ethical standards for representing vulnerable subjects.
Freelance Documentary Photographer & Filmmaker at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Shot and produced documentary photography and video for Mongabay, The Guardian, Le Monde, Climate Home News, London Mining Network, and the Mining Observatory (Brazil). Directed and produced long-term visual projects end-to-end, including concept development, filming, editing, post-production, and delivery.
Travel Photographer at AIESEC.org International Programme — Egypt
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Completed a two-month international placement producing high-quality travel photography of tourist sites and cultural landmarks across Egypt.

Education

MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (University of the Arts London) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Long-term Project Workshop (training) at Natalie Keyssar & Daniella Zalcman
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Investigative Journalism Training at ABRAJI, Brazil
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Law at University Fumec
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Copyright and Licensing (training) at Association of Photographers / Nick Dummer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Joop Swart Masterclass — Nominee (World Press Photo)
January 1, 2026 - July 21, 2026
Centre de la Photographie Genève — Mentee
January 1, 2025 - July 21, 2026
Mead Fellowship Award — Winner
January 1, 2023 - July 21, 2026
Women Photograph Picture of the Year — Winner
January 1, 2022 - July 21, 2026
Women Photograph Picture of the Year — Winner
January 1, 2023 - July 21, 2026
Decade of Change, British Journal of Photography — Winner
January 1, 2022 - July 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other