I’m a cinematographer and filmmaker passionate about telling stories through honest, human moments. My background in documentary filmmaking shaped the way I approach visuals. I’m drawn to authenticity, natural emotion, and the subtle details that make a story feel real. For me, cinematography is about more than beautiful images. It’s about creating atmosphere, capturing connection, and using light, movement, and composition to support the feeling behind each story. Through my production company, Viniography, I collaborate with artists, brands, and creative teams to bring ideas to life through documentary, branded content, and social media storytelling. My style blends cinematic aesthetics with an observational approach that helps people feel comfortable in front of the camera while elevating their stories visually. Whether I’m documenting a creative process, an event, or a personal narrative, my goal is always the same: to create films that feel intentional, timeless, and genuinely human.

Vinicius Burger Bittencourt

I’m a cinematographer and filmmaker passionate about telling stories through honest, human moments. My background in documentary filmmaking shaped the way I approach visuals. I’m drawn to authenticity, natural emotion, and the subtle details that make a story feel real. For me, cinematography is about more than beautiful images. It’s about creating atmosphere, capturing connection, and using light, movement, and composition to support the feeling behind each story. Through my production company, Viniography, I collaborate with artists, brands, and creative teams to bring ideas to life through documentary, branded content, and social media storytelling. My style blends cinematic aesthetics with an observational approach that helps people feel comfortable in front of the camera while elevating their stories visually. Whether I’m documenting a creative process, an event, or a personal narrative, my goal is always the same: to create films that feel intentional, timeless, and genuinely human.

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I’m a cinematographer and filmmaker passionate about telling stories through honest, human moments. My background in documentary filmmaking shaped the way I approach visuals. I’m drawn to authenticity, natural emotion, and the subtle details that make a story feel real. For me, cinematography is about more than beautiful images. It’s about creating atmosphere, capturing connection, and using light, movement, and composition to support the feeling behind each story.

Through my production company, Viniography, I collaborate with artists, brands, and creative teams to bring ideas to life through documentary, branded content, and social media storytelling. My style blends cinematic aesthetics with an observational approach that helps people feel comfortable in front of the camera while elevating their stories visually. Whether I’m documenting a creative process, an event, or a personal narrative, my goal is always the same: to create films that feel intentional, timeless, and genuinely human.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director / Editor at OBJX Studio (Open Concepts)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and edited behind-the-scenes material for Toronto Open Concepts art party; created and produced content across video, photo, and social media.
Executive Producer at The Sales Man
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Executive Producer for a 30-minute independent film; led crew of 24, managed cast, and navigated budget constraints.
Director at The Amazon Rain Forest (Academia Amazonia Ensino)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director for a documentary expedition across Amazon rivers and forests, focusing on sustainability and local communities.
Director of Photography at Kiesza / IGODANCE
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director of Photography for Kiesza's music video I Go Dance, shot on location.
Director at KAITSAUKA / UNEK SPECTED
January 1, 2025 - Present
Documentary chronicling Kaitsa uka's journey producing their first fashion show in Canada at Fashion Week, as a Parisian fashion couture brand.
Director at The Model's Purpose Unveiled (Rocky Starts)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Director for a documentary selected for multiple film festivals; oversaw production and post-production.

Education

High School Diploma at SESI International de Curitiba
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting – Radio, Television, Film and Digital Media at Centennial College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

WHMIS (Training Course)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet