I am a multidisciplinary audiovisual professional with over a decade of experience in global cinema, advertising, and documentary production. Originally from Macau with Italian heritage, I am currently based in Portugal and relocating to Switzerland. I have had the opportunity to work internationally on several high-profile productions including as Focus Puller on the award-winning historical film '1618' (HBO Max) and the upcoming Cesária Évora documentary series 'Sodade'. My experience spans across camera departments, location assistant and management, production coordination, and creative roles such as writer and director of short films like 'Organic' and 'Adopção'. I am skilled in both technical execution and creative direction, offering precision, adaptability, and strategic planning in every production context.

Francisco Bartilotti

I am a multidisciplinary audiovisual professional with over a decade of experience in global cinema, advertising, and documentary production. Originally from Macau with Italian heritage, I am currently based in Portugal and relocating to Switzerland. I have had the opportunity to work internationally on several high-profile productions including as Focus Puller on the award-winning historical film '1618' (HBO Max) and the upcoming Cesária Évora documentary series 'Sodade'. My experience spans across camera departments, location assistant and management, production coordination, and creative roles such as writer and director of short films like 'Organic' and 'Adopção'. I am skilled in both technical execution and creative direction, offering precision, adaptability, and strategic planning in every production context.

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I am a multidisciplinary audiovisual professional with over a decade of experience in global cinema, advertising, and documentary production. Originally from Macau with Italian heritage, I am currently based in Portugal and relocating to Switzerland. I have had the opportunity to work internationally on several high-profile productions including as Focus Puller on the award-winning historical film ‘1618’ (HBO Max) and the upcoming Cesária Évora documentary series ‘Sodade’.

My experience spans across camera departments, location assistant and management, production coordination, and creative roles such as writer and director of short films like ‘Organic’ and ‘Adopção’. I am skilled in both technical execution and creative direction, offering precision, adaptability, and strategic planning in every production context.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Writer, Director, Producer at Independent
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Created the short film "Organic" (2017), focusing on transformation and self-discovery through an independent production.
Camera Assistant at Yash Raj Films
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Supported camera department on the high-budget Bollywood action film "War" (2019) which achieved a global box office exceeding €75 million.
Art Department Assistant at Alma Viva
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in art department on "Alma Viva" (2022), a Cannes Critics’ Week premiere and Portugal’s official Oscar submission for the 95th Academy Awards.
1st Assistant Camera (Focus Puller) at Lightbox
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Worked as focus puller on the Portuguese historical feature film "1618" (2022), about the Jewish community in 17th-century Porto, released on HBO Max with over 60 international awards.
Location Assistant (2nd Unit, Portugal) at Universal Pictures
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Provided location assistance for the major Hollywood production "Fast X" (2023), the 10th installment of the Fast & Furious franchise.
Production Coordinator at Made in Dublin
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Coordinated production for the independent feature film "Made in Dublin" (2024), shot in Dublin and Portugal with a theatrical release planned in 2024.
Writer, Director, Producer at Independent
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Led creation of the socially-driven short film "Adopção" (2024), exploring themes of identity and belonging through independent production.
Location Manager at Betclic Campaign Advertising
December 31, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Managed locations for eight commercial spots (2024–2025) for Betclic, a major European betting brand.
1st Assistant Camera (Focus Puller) at Sodade documentary/series
December 31, 2026 - August 7, 2025
Focus puller on the international documentary series about Cesária Évora, filmed in Cabo Verde and Portugal (2025–2026). Currently pre-release.
Writer, Director, Producer at Independent
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Writer, director, and producer of the short film 'Organic' (2017), an independent film focused on transformation and self-discovery.
Camera Assistant at Yash Raj Films
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Camera assistant on the high-budget Bollywood action film 'War' (2019), which achieved a global box office exceeding €75 million.
Art Department Assistant at Alma Viva
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in the art department for 'Alma Viva' (2022), a film that premiered at Cannes Critics’ Week and was Portugal’s official Oscar submission for the 95th Academy Awards.
1st Assistant Camera (Focus Puller) at Lightbox
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Focus puller on '1618' (2022), a Portuguese historical feature about the Jewish community in 17th-century Porto, released on HBO Max and recipient of over 60 international awards.
Location Assistant (2nd Unit, Portugal) at Universal Pictures
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Location assistant on 'Fast X' (2023), a major Hollywood production and the 10th installment of the Fast & Furious franchise.
Production Coordinator at Made in Dublin
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Coordinated production for 'Made in Dublin' (2024), an independent feature shot in Dublin and Portugal with a theatrical release scheduled in 2024.
Writer, Director, Producer at Independent
December 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Writer, director, and producer of the socially-driven short film 'Adopção' (2024), exploring themes of identity and belonging.
Location Manager at Betclic Campaign Advertising
December 31, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Managed locations for 8 commercial spots for Betclic, a major European betting brand, between 2024 and 2025.
1st Assistant Camera (Focus Puller) at Sodade
January 1, 2025 - Present
Focus puller for the international documentary/series 'Sodade' on Cesária Évora, filmed in Cabo Verde and Portugal. Pre-release as of 2025–2026.

Education

B.A. in Sound and Image at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
M.A. in Audiovisual Cinema at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
B.A. in Sound and Image at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
M.A. in Audiovisual Cinema at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Driver’s License: Car, Motorcycle, Boat
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Driver’s License: Car, Motorcycle, Boat
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment