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I am a film maker, cinematographer, photographer and visual artist with over 15 years of experience in the audiovisual sector and visual arts.
I have developed an international career across Angola, Lisbon, London and Cape Town, working in film, television, advertising, documentary, video art and photography. I am recognized for my authorial and experimental approach, combining technique and contemporary visual language.
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Portuguese
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Italian
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French
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Work Experience
Founder & Filmmaker at Dopamina Lda
March 1, 2017 - PresentDirected, filmed, and edited original documentaries, special reports, and corporate content. Managed video and photography capture and post-production for original and commercial projects, with a specialty in creating stories that reflect Angola's social and cultural fabric.
Film Director at Elinga Teatro
January 1, 2018 - August 26, 2025Directed and produced documentaries for Angola's leading theater company. Developed an extensive body of work documenting Angolan theater and cultural scene over three decades. Adapted theatrical staging and narrative techniques into cinematic language.
Founder & Filmmaker at Dopamina Lda
March 1, 2017 - PresentLeading direction, filming, and editing of original documentaries, special reports, and corporate content. Responsible for video and photography capture and post-production for original and commercial projects. Specialized in creating stories reflecting the social and cultural fabric of Angola.
Film Director at Elinga Teatro
December 31, 2018 - August 26, 2025Directed and produced documentaries for Angola’s leading theater company. Developed an extensive body of work documenting the Angolan theater and cultural scene over three decades. Applied theatrical staging and narrative techniques to cinematic language.
Consultant and Director at Angolan Presidency
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024Consultant and Director for the Angolan Presidency; involved in media direction and coordination.
Media Liaison Officer at Angolan Pavilion – Expo 2020 Dubai
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Liaised media for Angola's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Director - Advertising Spot at SJL Aeronáutica
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Directed the ecotourism advertising spot.
Director - Advertising Spot at SJL Aeronáutica
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Realization of the SJL Aeronáutica advertising spot.
Director at Documentary 'Elinga Teatro 1988-2018' (Doc CPLP competition)
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018Award-winning director of the documentary.
Trainer and Organizer - Intensive Editing Course at TPA1 (Angola Public Television)
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Trainer and organizer of Intensive Intermediate Advanced Editing Course in Final Cut Pro X.
Director - Promotional Spot at Remy Matin
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Directed the promotional spot for Remy Matin, One Life/ Live Them.
Trainer and Organizer - Intensive Photography Course at Instituto Superior de Artes do Kilamba Luanda
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016Trainer and organizer of an intensive photography course.
Institutional Film Director at "Europe Celebration Day"
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015Directed institutional film for Europe Celebration Day.
Cinematographer at Buscapolo
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Cinematographer for music video 'Nothing Without You'.
Film Professor at Higher Institute of Angola Metropolitan
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Film professor teaching at the Higher Institute of Angola Metropolitan.
Documentary Director at Angola International Fashion Week
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Directed documentary for Angola International Fashion Week.
Chamber Operator - Astro TV at Astro TV
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013Chamber operator on football program; directed documentary 'Filda 30 years'.
Photographer/Director at Music Videos (Matias Damásio, Puto Prata, Yánic, Cef)
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012Directed photography for multiple music videos.
Ceremonial Audio-Visual Media Coordinator at President Ceremonial
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Coordinated ceremonial audio-visual media; trainer of AV technicians.
Coordinator - II Triennial Audio-Visual Luanda at Luanda II Triennial
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Coordinated the II Triennial Audio-Visual Luanda.
Editor - Video Art 'THE MOOR OF VENICE' at Orlando Sergio
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Editor of video art piece.
Editor - Video Art 'Fluxus' at Kiluanji Kia Henda
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Editor of video art piece.
Editor and Cameraman at TV Zimbo / TAAG Angola Airlines
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Editor and Cameraman for TV Zimbo programs; TAAG-related work.
Advertising Director at TAAG Angola Airlines
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Advertising director for radio/TV campaigns.
Photographer / Photo Consultant at TAAG Angola Airlines – Southern Inflight Magazine
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Photographer / Photo Consultant for the inflight magazine.
Director of Photography - Short Film 'Flap Jacks' at Cape Town / South Africa
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008Director of Photography for a 12'' short film.
Camera Operator / Freelance at Cultural Flash – Luanda
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Cameraman freelancing for Luanda projects including Luanda Triennial 2007.
Production Assistant at HIP 2B Square / TV programs
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006Production assistant for TV programs.
Director of Photography - Short film 'Altyd Somer' at Cape Town
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006Director of Photography for 16mm short film.
Editor and Cameraman at TV Programmes Zimbo
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Editor and Cameraman on TV programmes Zimbo (Choco Late, Kids Club, Sexto Sentido, Step Model, Zimbando)
Director and Photographer at TAAG Angola Airlines
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Director and photographer – TAAG Angola Airlines institutional campaigns
Camera Operator at TV Programme Astro do Futebol
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Camera Operator – TV Programme Astro do Futebol; involved in documentary work
Film Teacher at Instituto Superior Metropolitana node Angola
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Film Teacher
Production Specialist at SJL Aeronáutica
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Production of SJL Aeronáutica advertising spots
Producer/Director – Institutional Films at Omata Polo
January 1, 2023 - PresentProduction of institutional film celebrating 20 years of Omata Polo
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television at AFDA Film School
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television at AFDA Film School
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025Teaching in Film Analysis at Metropolitan University of Angola
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025Cinematography and Live Performance at AFDA - The School for the Creative Arts (Cape Town, South Africa)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Secondary Education at Escola Mendes Pinto
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television at AFDA – The School for the Creative Economy
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Internship in Television Production at Octagon Productions (Tube Programme, SAB C1, South Africa)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Secondary Education at Fernão Mendes Pinto School, Lisbon – Almada
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
Cinematography and Live Performance (AFDA)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008TV Production Stage - Octagon
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Advanced Editing Course (Final Cut Pro X)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Intensive Photography Course
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Institutional Film for Europe Day Celebrations
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Professional Services, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications
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