Hi, I’m Gabriel Kalim Mucci, an award-winning director and cinematographer with 15+ years of high-end video and film production experience across branded content, TV commercials, feature films, short films, music videos, and social media campaigns in the U.S. and Brazil. I excel at directing actors, shot listing, cinematography, camera operation, lighting, and shooting integrating VFX to craft visuals that drive engagement. My work has garnered 3M+ YouTube views and 50+ international film festival selections. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.…

Gabriel Kalim Mucci

Hi, I’m Gabriel Kalim Mucci, an award-winning director and cinematographer with 15+ years of high-end video and film production experience across branded content, TV commercials, feature films, short films, music videos, and social media campaigns in the U.S. and Brazil. I excel at directing actors, shot listing, cinematography, camera operation, lighting, and shooting integrating VFX to craft visuals that drive engagement. My work has garnered 3M+ YouTube views and 50+ international film festival selections. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.…

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Hi, I’m Gabriel Kalim Mucci, an award-winning director and cinematographer with 15+ years of high-end video and film production experience across branded content, TV commercials, feature films, short films, music videos, and social media campaigns in the U.S. and Brazil.

I excel at directing actors, shot listing, cinematography, camera operation, lighting, and shooting integrating VFX to craft visuals that drive engagement. My work has garnered 3M+ YouTube views and 50+ international film festival selections. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Director/Cinematographer at HighScale
November 22, 2024 - Present
Director / Cinematographer / Videographer at HighScale | ADVERTISING AGENCY — Los Angeles, CA
November 1, 2024 - Present
Direct, shoot, and edit multi-platform commercial spots for health, lifestyle, and beauty brands, delivering over 240 video assets.
Freelance Director & Cinematographer at Ready Set & Duke65 | ADVERTISING AGENCIES — Los Angeles, CA
October 31, 2024 - November 21, 2024
Shot and delivered footage for 15 social media commercials. Collaborated with creative directors to translate scripts and storyboards into dynamic and engaging videos.
Freelance Videographer & Photographer at David Klass Jewelry — Los Angeles, CA
November 1, 2024 - July 27, 2025
Produced 1250+ product videos and over 12,000 photos that increased Instagram engagement by 45% and boosted online sales inquiries by 20%.
Director & Cinematographer – TV Commercials at Damasco Filmes | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
November 1, 2024 - July 27, 2025
Directed and shot TV commercials, overseeing all aspects of production from planning to execution.
Director & Cinematographer – Music Videos & Commercials at ÇAVA Films | PRODUCTION COMPANY — São Paulo, Brazil
August 31, 2020 - July 27, 2025
Directed and filmed music videos and commercials, collaborating closely with creative teams to deliver compelling visual stories.
Director & Cinematographer – TV and Social Media Commercials at Produtora Associados | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
August 31, 2019 - July 27, 2025
Managed direction and cinematography for TV and social media commercials, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Director & Cinematographer – TV Commercials at Zeppelin Filmes | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
September 1, 2016 - July 27, 2025
Directed and filmed TV commercials, handling camera operation and lighting setups.
Partner, Director & Cinematographer – TV and Social Media Commercials, Short Films & Music Videos at Geral Filmes | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
January 3, 2005 - August 30, 2013
Co-led the company with roles including directing and cinematography for various formats such as TV commercials, social media, short films, and music videos.
Director / Cinematographer / Videographer at HighScale | ADVERTISING AGENCY — Los Angeles, CA
November 1, 2024 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited multi-platform commercial spots for health, lifestyle, and beauty brands, delivering over 240 video assets.
Freelance Director & Cinematographer at Ready Set & Duke65 | ADVERTISING AGENCIES — Los Angeles, CA
November 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Shot and delivered footage for 15 social media commercials and collaborated with creative directors to translate scripts and storyboards into dynamic and engaging videos.
Freelance Videographer & Photographer at David Klass Jewelry — Los Angeles, CA
November 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Produced 1250+ product videos and over 12,000 photos, significantly increasing Instagram engagement by 45% and online sales inquiries by 20%.
Director & Cinematographer – TV Commercials at Damasco Filmes | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
November 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Director & Cinematographer – Music Videos & Commercials at ÇAVA Films | PRODUCTION COMPANY — São Paulo, Brazil
August 1, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Director & Cinematographer – TV and Social Media Commercials at Produtora Associados | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
August 1, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Director & Cinematographer – TV Commercials at Zeppelin Filmes | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
September 1, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Partner, Director & Cinematographer – TV and Social Media Commercials, Short Films & Music Videos at Geral Filmes | PRODUCTION COMPANY— São Paulo, Brazil
August 1, 2013 - July 30, 2025
Director / Cinematographer / Videographer at HighScale
November 1, 2024 - Present
Direct, shoot, and edit multi-platform commercial spots for health, lifestyle, and beauty brands, delivering over 240 video assets.
Freelance Videographer at Ready Set & Duke65
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Shot and delivered the footage for 25 social media commercials. Collaborated with creative directors to translate the script and storyboards into dynamic and engaging videos.
Freelance Videographer & Photographer at David Klass Jewelry
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Produced 1250+ product videos and +12,000 photos that increased Instagram engagement by 45% and lifted online sales inquiries by 20%.
Director & Cinematographer – TV Commercials at Damasco Filmes
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2024
Directed and shot TV commercials; oversaw creative development and production.
Director & Cinematographer – Music Videos & Commercials at ÇA VA Films
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Directed and shot music videos and commercials, overseeing creative execution and production.
Director & Cinematographer – TV and Social Media Commercials at Produtora Associados
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Directed and shot TV and social media commercials, coordinating teams and post processes.
Director & Cinematographer – TV Commercials at Zeppelin Filmes
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Directed and shot TV commercials, developing visual language and production workflows.
Partner, Director & Cinematographer – TV and Social Media Commercials, Short Films & Music Videos at Geral Filmes
January 1, 2005 - August 1, 2013
Co-led production of TV and social media commercials, short films, and music videos; managed creative and technical teams.

Education

Bachelor in Film at FAAP - Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado
February 1, 2000 - December 5, 2003
BFA at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP), São Paulo, SP - Brazil
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
BFA in Film at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

Navigating AI in Filmmaking - Sundance Collab
June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Cinematography Workshops — Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, ME - United States
August 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Navigating AI in Filmmaking - Sundance Collab
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Cinematography Workshops — Maine Media Workshops
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
AI Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Navigating AI in Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Cinematography Workshops
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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Experience Level