Hi, I’m Cassiano Griesang. I’m a Director of Photography, Editor and Lighting Designer with over 20 years of experience spanning film, documentary, commercials, political campaigns and theatre in Brazil and Germany. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and crafting a cinematic look that serves the narrative, whether I’m shooting a feature, a short, a music video or a live performance. I have a strong background in post-production and stage lighting, and I bring hands-on expertise in camera work, lighting design, editing, DVD design, graphics and website development for multimedia projects. I collaborate closely with directors and crews to deliver polished, compelling work across diverse formats and environments.

Cassiano Griesang

Hi, I’m Cassiano Griesang. I’m a Director of Photography, Editor and Lighting Designer with over 20 years of experience spanning film, documentary, commercials, political campaigns and theatre in Brazil and Germany. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and crafting a cinematic look that serves the narrative, whether I’m shooting a feature, a short, a music video or a live performance. I have a strong background in post-production and stage lighting, and I bring hands-on expertise in camera work, lighting design, editing, DVD design, graphics and website development for multimedia projects. I collaborate closely with directors and crews to deliver polished, compelling work across diverse formats and environments.

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Hi, I’m Cassiano Griesang. I’m a Director of Photography, Editor and Lighting Designer with over 20 years of experience spanning film, documentary, commercials, political campaigns and theatre in Brazil and Germany. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and crafting a cinematic look that serves the narrative, whether I’m shooting a feature, a short, a music video or a live performance.

I have a strong background in post-production and stage lighting, and I bring hands-on expertise in camera work, lighting design, editing, DVD design, graphics and website development for multimedia projects. I collaborate closely with directors and crews to deliver polished, compelling work across diverse formats and environments.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Helen
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Director of Photography for the film Helen, directed by Luciana Hausen.
Director of Photography at Empty Spaces
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Director of Photography for Empty Spaces, Berlinale Talents Brazil group.
Director of Photography & Editor at Freelance – Germany
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2021
Director of Photography and editor for a range of projects in Germany, including DVD design, graphic design and website development for multimedia productions across film, documentary, commercial and live performance contexts.
Director of Photography at Santa Rosa Campaign
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Director of Photography for political campaign in Santa Rosa, Brazil.
Set Producer at PESADELO
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Set Producer for PESADELO; Best Short Film 35mm – Gramado Festival.
Director, Director of Photography & Editor at DILUXO
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Director, Director of Photography & Editor for DILUXO; Best Social Video – Gramado Cine-Vídeo (2004); Jury Award – Gramado Cine-Vídeo (2004); Best Documentary – II PUTZ Festival (2005).
Director of Photography at QUALQUER LUGAR
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Director of Photography for QUALQUER LUGAR; Best University Short – Festival do Livre Olhar (2004); Best Fiction – Gramado (2003).
Lighting Designer & Technical Director at Teatro Mauá
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Resident Lighting Designer & Technical Director; contributed to architectural and technical design of stage and lighting systems during theatre development; planned and implemented lighting infrastructure; responsible for lighting design and live operation for concerts, theatre productions and cultural events (720-seat venue).

Education

BSc in Computer Systems Analysis at University of UNISINOS
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026
Postgraduate Degree in Film Studies at PUC/RS
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Other