I'm a creative and versatile producer and director with 18 years of international experience crafting high-end content for leading broadcasters, cultural institutions and global brands. My work spans documentary, factual storytelling and branded content, with a deep passion for art, culture, heritage and travel. I thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams across Europe and beyond, guiding video strategy, production, and post-production to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

LUIS LEITAO

I'm a creative and versatile producer and director with 18 years of international experience crafting high-end content for leading broadcasters, cultural institutions and global brands. My work spans documentary, factual storytelling and branded content, with a deep passion for art, culture, heritage and travel. I thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams across Europe and beyond, guiding video strategy, production, and post-production to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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I’m a creative and versatile producer and director with 18 years of international experience crafting high-end content for leading broadcasters, cultural institutions and global brands. My work spans documentary, factual storytelling and branded content, with a deep passion for art, culture, heritage and travel.

I thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams across Europe and beyond, guiding video strategy, production, and post-production to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Content Producer / Director / Art Director at Sotheby's
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Art Director - Content Producer; Content & strategy – Videos; All departments in Paris. Content Producer / Director for Department Directors & Sales associates for sales pitch. Video Office Management & Budget. Team: 10 freelancers. Art Director / Director / Producer: 130 videos distributed via Sotheby’s platforms.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at Disney+ – National Geographic
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Rode multiple travel series productions. 12 x 52 min series Treasures of Europe exploring architecture, nature and historical treasures across Europe.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at Amazon Prime
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
The Wine Show — 6 x 50 min / 3 seasons; Series exploring the history of the world through wine.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at ARTE TV
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Best of Enemies — 3 x 52 min; Exploring the France-England cultural relationship across art, cinema, pop culture, food & history.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at BBC 4
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
France on a Plate — 60 min documentary on French gastronomy and its relationship with French history from Louis XIV to the present day.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at BBC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Paris by Sandrine Voillet — 60 min documentary on major social and cultural events in Paris during the 20th century.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at ITV
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
The South Bank Show — 48 min documentary on singer Seu Jorge, Brazilian actor/singer.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at PBS
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Globe Trekker — 2 x 50 min travel series on the Silk Road.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at BBC
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Raymond Blanc Rediscoveres France — 6 x 52 min travel log series exploring regional food routes.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at Amazon Prime Video
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Beers Masters — 6 x 45 min; James Blunt and Jaega Wise host the homebrewing competition across Europe.
Content Producer, Writer & Director at ITV
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
The Greatest Cities of the World — 4 x 47 min travel series exploring a day-in-the-life of major world cities.
Art Director / Director / Producer at Sotheby's
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Art Director/Director/Producer for Sotheby's global campaign: Another World; 130 videos distributed via Sotheby's platforms. Content & strategy – Videos; All departments in Paris. Content Producer / Director for Department Directors & Sales associates for sales pitches. Video Office Management & Budget. Team of 10 freelancers.
Art Director - Content Producer at Sotheby's
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Sotheby's Art Director and Content Producer for a global campaign; overseeing 130 videos distributed across Sotheby's platforms; Reporting on content strategy and video production; Managing a team of freelancers (10) in Paris.
Art Director / Content Producer at Sotheby’s
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Art Director and Content Producer responsible for content strategy, videos across all departments in Paris; leads department directors and sales pitch content; oversees video office management and budget; team of 10 freelancers.
Content Producer / Writer / Director at Arte TV
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Content Producer, writer and director for ARTE TV including the 'Best of Enemies' series (3x52 min) exploring the relationship between France and England through art, cinema, pop culture, food and history.
Content Producer / Director at Disney+ / National Geographic
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
12 x 52 min travel series 'Treasures of Europe' exploring architecture, nature and historical treasures across Europe.
Content Producer / Director at Amazon Prime
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
6 x 50 min travel series 'The Wine Show' (3 seasons) exploring the history of the world through wine; sold and broadcast in 106 countries.
Content Producer / Director at ARTE TV - Best of Enemies
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
3x52 min travel/arts documentary series exploring cultural spectrum.
Content Producer / Director at BBC Four
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
60 min documentary 'France on a Plate' about gastronomy and its relation to French history.
Content Producer / Director at BBC
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Paris by Sandrine Voillet, 60 min documentary on major social and cultural events in Paris during the 20th century.
Content Producer / Director at ITV
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
The South Bank Show, 48 min documentary on singer Seu Jorge; international profile.
Content Producer / Director at PBS
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Globe Trekker, 2 x 50 min travel series on the Silk Road.
Content Producer / Director at BBC
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Notre-Dame: 1 x 60 min documentary about rebuilding the cathedral.
Content Producer / Director at Amazon Prime Video
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
Beers Masters, 6 x 45 min show hosted by James Blunt and Jaega Wise; European homebrewers competition.
Content Producer / Director at ITV
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2021
The Greatest Cities of the World, 4 x 47 min travel series; day-in-the-life of major world cities.
Producer / Writer / Director at Disney+ / National Geographic
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Treasures of Europe (12 × 52’) - PD Travel series exploring architecture, landscapes and cultural heritage across Europe.
Producer / Writer / Director at Amazon Prime — The Wine Show
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
The Wine Show (3 seasons · 6 × 50’) - PD Travel/history series exploring world history through wine.
Producer at Arte — Best of Enemies
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Producer for a cultural series examining the relationship between France and England through art, cinema, pop culture, food and history.
Associate Producer at BBC Four — France on a Plate
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Documentary on French gastronomy and its role in French history from Louis XIV to today.
Associate Producer at BBC — Paris by Sandrine Voillet
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Documentary on major social and cultural events in Paris during the 20th century.
Associate Producer at ITV — The South Bank Show
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Documentary on Brazilian actor and singer Seu Jorge.
Producer at PBS — Globe Trekker
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Travel series exploring the Silk Road.
Producer at BBC — Notre Dame
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Shooting PD / Documentary on the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Shooting PD at Amazon Prime Video — Beer Masters
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Hosted competition series with James Blunt and Jaega Wise centered on European homebrewing.
Producer at ITV — The Greatest Cities of the World
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Series exploring iconic cities including New York, London, Paris, Rome, Sydney and Hong Kong.
PD Mini - Series Producer at The Economist — The French Elections
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Mini-series covering key issues and public opinion in the French elections.

Education

MSc International Marketing at E.S.I.A.E - Paris
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Baccalaureate B - Option International at Lycée International de St Germain en Laye
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1991
MSc International Marketing at E.S.I.A.E - Paris
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Baccalaureate B - Option International at Lycée International de St Germain en Laye
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1991
MSc International Marketing at E.S.I.A.E - Paris
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Baccalaureate B - Option International at Lycée International de St Germain en Laye
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1991
MSc International Marketing at E.S.I.A.E — Paris
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Baccalaureate B - Option International at Lycée International de St Germain-en-Laye
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

MSc International Marketing
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Baccalaureate B - Option International
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1991

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Education