Ana Catarina Calheiros

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Hi, I'm Ana Catarina Calheiros, a photographer and documentary filmmaker based in Santa Cruz, Portugal.

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Hi, I’m Ana Catarina Calheiros, a photographer and documentary filmmaker based in Santa Cruz, Portugal. I co-founded Existential Films, where I work as a visual storyteller and Director of Photography, guiding lighting, framing and composition to bring stories to life. I direct and film long-form interviews and have produced 50+ visual projects, including branded films, interviews and documentaries.

In parallel, I freelance as a photographer and documentary filmmaker, covering events and creating portraits for entrepreneurs and creatives, while crafting documentary storytelling that captures authentic moments.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Financial Services

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Work experience· 6 roles

Co-founder & Visual Storyteller · Existentia FilmsJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Co-founded Existenta Films and produced visual stories on mental health and personal transformation.

Freelance Photographer & Documentary FilmmakerJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Event photography and visual coverage; Portrait photography of entrepreneurs and creatives; Documentary photography and storytelling.

Freelance Photographer & Videographer · FreelanceJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Event photography and visual coverage; portrait photography for entrepreneurs and creatives; documentary photography and storytelling.

Project Manager & Operations Manager · Uphill / PleezJan 2019 – Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Senior Advisor & Auditor (Financial Services) · Independent / ConsultingJan 2015 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Senior Advisor & Auditor · INEYJan 2015 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor in Finance & MSc in Business Administration · ISCTE Business School2010 – 2015
Bachelor in Finance; MSc in Business Administration · ISCTE Business School2010 – 2015
Bachelor in Finance & MSc in Business Administration · ISCTE Business School2010 – 2015

Certifications and awards

Complete Photography Course2023 – 2026
Portrait Photography - IFP2022 – 2026

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