I'm Larissa Vereza, a documentary filmmaker, photographer and writer based in Lisbon.\n\nI'm a storyteller who explores culture, memory and the human stories that connect people and place through film, photography and writing. I'm the creator of Entre Aldeias, a documentary series dedicated to documenting and preserving the cultural heritage of Portuguese villages.…

Larissa Vereza

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I'm Larissa Vereza, a documentary filmmaker, photographer and writer based in Lisbon.\n\nI'm a storyteller who explores culture, memory and the human stories that connect people and place through film, photography and writing. I'm the creator of Entre Aldeias, a documentary series dedicated to documenting and preserving the cultural heritage of Portuguese villages.…

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I’m Larissa Vereza, a documentary filmmaker, photographer and writer based in Lisbon.\n\nI’m a storyteller who explores culture, memory and the human stories that connect people and place through film, photography and writing. I’m the creator of Entre Aldeias, a documentary series dedicated to documenting and preserving the cultural heritage of Portuguese villages.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Documentary Filmmaker at Entre Aldeias
January 1, 2020 - Present
As a documentary filmmaker, I focus on telling the stories of rural communities in Portugal, exploring their traditions and cultural heritage through film and photography.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-employed
July 1, 2018 - Present
Creating documentaries that focus on cultural heritage and community stories. Projects include 'Entre Aldeias' which showcases the traditions of Portuguese villages.

Education

Bachelor in Theater at Estácio de Sá University
January 15, 2003
Audiovisual at New York Film Academy
January 5, 2009
Degree in Film Studies at University of Lisbon
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education
    How Artists Brought This Village Back — Cerdeira, Portugal
    Forty years ago, the mountain village of Cerdeira was almost abandoned. Only one inhabitant remained. Today, artists from around the world come here to work with wood, clay and fire, transforming this small village into a living place of creativity. This episode of Entre Aldeias explores how art, memory and community helped bring life back to a disappearing place in the Serra da Lousã. Entre Aldeias is a cinematic journey through the villages of Portugal — exploring memory, craftsmanship and ways of life that are slowly disappearing.…
    Casa Cerro da Correia - Why They Returned to This Mountain Village — Serra da Estrela, Portugal
    In this episode, we travel to Manteigas, in the Serra da Estrela, to meet Inês and Miguel. They returned to a family house and slowly transformed it into a place to receive others — without losing what was already there. More than a stay, this is a different way of living. One that follows nature, time, and community. This episode is part of our Places to Stay series — where we explore spaces that carry stories. Entre Aldeias is a cinematic journey through rural Portugal — discovering people, traditions and landscapes shaped by time.…
    Entre Aldeias
    Entre Aldeias is a cinematic documentary series that explores the spaces between memory, place, and identity. Traveling through Portuguese villages, the project documents the lives, traditions, and landscapes that define rural Portugal, transforming everyday moments into visual narratives about belonging, heritage, and the passage of time. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Pre-Wedding Video Destination
    A mini film created for a couple celebrating their love while visiting Lisbon. preweddingvideo wedding shortfilm couplesphotography cinematic…
    Letters From a Refuge
    A mini film created for a hotel to highlight the experience of staying there in a poetic and cinematic way, creating an emotional connection with their potential clients. cinematicvideo filmdirector hotelcontentcreation destinations…