João Lourenço

Editor and post-production lead on high-end projects for flagship brands and clients, owning the pipeline from first cuts through final masters; presenting work directly to senior leadership and clients. Designated AI and Unreal Engine specialist, designing and deploying generative and real-time workflows that cut turnaround on complex spots while raising production value. Drove campaigns that won multiple international awards, including a MUSE Gold Award, two MUSE Platinum Awards, a NYX Grand Prix and LIT Platinum Award.

Supported festival-level features and series as Assistant Editor and UPM (Cannes 2023 French feature, international award-winning short), keeping post pipelines clean and shoots on schedule. Delivered fast-turnaround ad campaigns and music videos for high-profile talent, handling image, on-set logistics, and real-time problem solving. Coordinated cross-border productions with foreign crews and local authorities, delivering work that screened at Cannes and won international awards.

Directed commercials and narrative shorts from pitch to final master, with work recognized at festival and industry level for cinematic, character-driven storytelling. 1st AD and 2nd Unit Director on a large-scale period feature (~70 shoot days, crew ~50, cast ~70), resolving schedule conflicts across actors, locations, delays, and weather while keeping coverage and story intact. Edited and finished hundreds of commercial and branded pieces, owning cut, grade, and delivery and setting story, rhythm, and visual tone for national and international clients. Led content creation for a European consortium project for the European Commission, designing 360º video narratives and delivering multi-format assets for cross-country partners.