Hi, I'm Bruno Pinhal, a Portuguese filmmaker and content developer with a knack for turning ideas into visually engaging stories. Since 1998, I've directed over 300 national and international TV commercials and built a distinctive cinematic style rooted in branded content. My work has earned prestigious awards and global recognition with brands like Nestlé, Mitsubishi, McDonald's, Nivea, Vodafone, Unilever, Santander, P&G, Samsung, MTV, Renault, IKEA, Johnny Walker, Ford Motors, Burger King, Carlsberg, and more. I'm bi-lingual and based in Lisbon and São Paulo, collaborating with writers, producers, and multi-national teams across Europe, South America, and the US. I specialize in developing both fiction and non-fiction projects, guiding dramaturgy, language, tone, and audience. I excel at developing pitches and treatments, providing script notes, and navigating development to production with strong industry relationships.…

Bruno Pinhal

Hi, I'm Bruno Pinhal, a Portuguese filmmaker and content developer with a knack for turning ideas into visually engaging stories. Since 1998, I've directed over 300 national and international TV commercials and built a distinctive cinematic style rooted in branded content. My work has earned prestigious awards and global recognition with brands like Nestlé, Mitsubishi, McDonald's, Nivea, Vodafone, Unilever, Santander, P&G, Samsung, MTV, Renault, IKEA, Johnny Walker, Ford Motors, Burger King, Carlsberg, and more. I'm bi-lingual and based in Lisbon and São Paulo, collaborating with writers, producers, and multi-national teams across Europe, South America, and the US. I specialize in developing both fiction and non-fiction projects, guiding dramaturgy, language, tone, and audience. I excel at developing pitches and treatments, providing script notes, and navigating development to production with strong industry relationships.…

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Hi, I’m Bruno Pinhal, a Portuguese filmmaker and content developer with a knack for turning ideas into visually engaging stories. Since 1998, I’ve directed over 300 national and international TV commercials and built a distinctive cinematic style rooted in branded content. My work has earned prestigious awards and global recognition with brands like Nestlé, Mitsubishi, McDonald’s, Nivea, Vodafone, Unilever, Santander, P&G, Samsung, MTV, Renault, IKEA, Johnny Walker, Ford Motors, Burger King, Carlsberg, and more.

I’m bi-lingual and based in Lisbon and São Paulo, collaborating with writers, producers, and multi-national teams across Europe, South America, and the US. I specialize in developing both fiction and non-fiction projects, guiding dramaturgy, language, tone, and audience. I excel at developing pitches and treatments, providing script notes, and navigating development to production with strong industry relationships.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Consultant at Mixer Films
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Creative collaboration with Luca Paiva Mello; served as creative consultant for MTV youth series 'Descolados' (Descolados).
Executive Director at Mixer's Development Centre
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Executive Director for the development of the children's series 'Julie e os Fantasmas' (Nickelodeon / Band / Netflix) and 'Brilhante FC' (TV Brasil / TV Cultura); partnered with Luca Paiva Mello.
Associate Producer at Scriptonita Films
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led the development of innovative fiction series and feature films for the European market, serving as both film director and executive producer.
Executive Producer, Script Developer, and Co-Director at Mojo
January 1, 2022 - Present
Executive Producer, Script Developer, and Co-Director for RTP2 comedy fiction series 'A Série' (2022).

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Photography/AudioVisual Studies at IADE University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Film & Television / Actors Lab I at New York Film Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Film Director
January 5, 2026 - January 5, 2026
- Cannes Lions, Shortlist em 2007. Bronze lion winer 2013 - Epica (1 Gold, 1 Silver) - Eurobest (3) - FIAP (1 Gold) - Mobius Los Angeles (1 Gold) - New York Festival (3 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze) - El Ojo Ibero-Americano (2 Gold, 2 Silver) - Festival International of Gramado (3 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze) - Festival International of San Sebastian (1 Silver) - 2006 Nominated Director of the year CCP (Clube de Criativos de Portugal) - 2007 Director of the year for El Ojo Ibero-Americano - 2013 Nominated for international Emmy Awards, for the Soap Opera Windeck (Opening)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Retail, Professional Services, Education
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    Film director and executive producer with a diverse creative background. Lisbon and São Paulo based, multi-screen storyteller and award-winning director. Globally experienced, managed multi national teams and projects, established partnerships and worked across Europe, South America and the US. His wide body of work includes varied films, TV Commercials, Music Videos, TV series, and Documentaries. In the advertising world, since 1998, Bruno has been leading a prolific career directing over 300 national and international TV commercials. Has been distinguished with his cinematic flair and established himself winning numerous prestigious awards, and being screened throughout the world with his work for brands like Nestlé, Mitsubishi, McDonald’s, Nivea, Vodafone, Unilever, Santander, P&G, Samsung, MTV, Renault, Ford motors, Burger King, Nespresso, Stella Artois beer among many others. Contacts:
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