I am Elmira Minabudinova, a passionate creative professional specializing in directing, screenwriting, videography, art directing, and acting. With hands-on experience in production assistance and copywriting, I enjoy developing social media strategies and creating engaging photo and video content. I have been actively involved in short films and commercial productions, contributing in multiple roles including director, writer, producer, and art director. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, I hold an Associate Degree in Directing, Cinema and TV, and continue to hone my craft through diverse projects and collaborations. I speak Portuguese, Russian, English, and Spanish, and am adept at various digital media software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, which I use to bring unique visions to life.

Elmira Minabudinova

I am Elmira Minabudinova, a passionate creative professional specializing in directing, screenwriting, videography, art directing, and acting. With hands-on experience in production assistance and copywriting, I enjoy developing social media strategies and creating engaging photo and video content. I have been actively involved in short films and commercial productions, contributing in multiple roles including director, writer, producer, and art director. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, I hold an Associate Degree in Directing, Cinema and TV, and continue to hone my craft through diverse projects and collaborations. I speak Portuguese, Russian, English, and Spanish, and am adept at various digital media software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, which I use to bring unique visions to life.

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I am Elmira Minabudinova, a passionate creative professional specializing in directing, screenwriting, videography, art directing, and acting. With hands-on experience in production assistance and copywriting, I enjoy developing social media strategies and creating engaging photo and video content. I have been actively involved in short films and commercial productions, contributing in multiple roles including director, writer, producer, and art director.

Based in Lisbon, Portugal, I hold an Associate Degree in Directing, Cinema and TV, and continue to hone my craft through diverse projects and collaborations. I speak Portuguese, Russian, English, and Spanish, and am adept at various digital media software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, which I use to bring unique visions to life.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

International Marketer | Photographer at FAMU International
August 31, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Developed social media strategies and created photo and video content for film sets and school events. Performed copywriting for the FAMU International website. Assisted on film sets as a Production Assistant and Actor.
Production Assistant at Various short films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked as Production Assistant on multiple short film projects including Furious 35, Hello World, Chicken, In Her Image, and On Paper in 2025.
Director | Screenwriter | Casting Director at ETIC Algarve
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Directed, wrote, and led casting for the short film Toque in 2022.
Producer at Various projects
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced Black Pig Gin commercial (2023) and Maça Verde short film (2022).
Art Director at Até À Última Gota - Short Film
January 1, 2024 - Present
Served as Art Director for the short film Até À Última Gota in 2024.
1st Assistant Camera at Fim De Linha - Short Film
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Managed camera operations as 1st Assistant Camera for the short film Fim De Linha in 2022.
Assistant Director at Menos Um Dia - Short Film
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Assisted as Assistant Director on the short film Menos Um Dia in 2022.
Script Supervisor at Allostasis - Short Film
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supervised script adherence and continuity on the short film Allostasis in 2024.
Production Assistant at Pull The Trigger - Sickstraw | Music Video
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Supported production assistance on a music video project in 2023.

Education

Associate Degree in Directing, Cinema and TV at ETIC Algarve, Faro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
High School Certificate at Do It Better, Faro
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

High School Certificate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education