Great stories inspire us. Since 2010, we have been transforming ideas into moving images. Founded by Bárbara Tavares and Frandu Almeida, Bodhgaya Films (BGF) connects people and strengthens brands through authentic storytelling. From documentaries to corporate campaigns, our mission is to tell stories that inspire, engage, and deliver results. Advertising campaigns with proven impact on social media. Award-winning films screened at international festivals, cinemas, TV channels, and streaming platforms. We integrate AI-driven tools into our productions to offer faster, more creative and innovative solutions. Over the past 15 years, we have collaborated with global brands across various industries. We have carried out on-site and remote productions in several countries, including Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, and more.

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Great stories inspire us. Since 2010, we have been transforming ideas into moving images. Founded by Bárbara Tavares and Frandu Almeida, Bodhgaya Films (BGF) connects people and strengthens brands through authentic storytelling. From documentaries to corporate campaigns, our mission is to tell stories that inspire, engage, and deliver results. Advertising campaigns with proven impact on social media. Award-winning films screened at international festivals, cinemas, TV channels, and streaming platforms. We integrate AI-driven tools into our productions to offer faster, more creative and innovative solutions. Over the past 15 years, we have collaborated with global brands across various industries. We have carried out on-site and remote productions in several countries, including Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, and more.

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Great stories inspire us.
Since 2010, we have been transforming ideas into moving images. Founded by Bárbara Tavares and Frandu Almeida, Bodhgaya Films (BGF) connects people and strengthens brands through authentic storytelling.
From documentaries to corporate campaigns, our mission is to tell stories that inspire, engage, and deliver results.
Advertising campaigns with proven impact on social media.
Award-winning films screened at international festivals, cinemas, TV channels, and streaming platforms.
We integrate AI-driven tools into our productions to offer faster, more creative and innovative solutions.
Over the past 15 years, we have collaborated with global brands across various industries.
We have carried out on-site and remote productions in several countries, including Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, and more.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor, Producer, Director, Writer at Bodhgaya Films
June 30, 2010 - Present

Education

MFA Documentary Filmmaking at P. PORTO
September 10, 2017 - May 20, 2021

Qualifications

Final Cut X
March 10, 2010 - October 21, 2025
After Effect Adobe
October 10, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Premier Adobe
October 24, 2019 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment