Lisbon, Portugal
5 reviews$500 - $700 / Day
Request QuoteHi! I’m a portuguese documentary DP, editor and all-around content creator based in Lisbon, Portugal. I’ve worked professionally for 10+ years for video production companies based in Europe and the US. My latest freelance assignments include documentary and video-journalism work for clients such as Euronews, Voice of America, CNBC or Culture Trip. I’m completely at ease both working as a one-man-band in a run-and-gun scenario (camera, audio and lights, flying drones), or with a small crew on a shoot. Most of my experience lies in fast-paced projects where efficient and quick decision-making is crucial, without compromising on image and sound quality. I’m a certified English language user, which I speak and write as fluently as my mother tongue, Portuguese.
November • 2022
João's work was of professional quality and we are very happy with the results. He delivered us exactly what we were looking. After realising that the room was darker than expected, João brought light equipment the next day. If we are Portugal again we would definitely use his services again.
August • 2022
João went above and beyond for our shoot. We had last minute additions and changes and he created solutions and adapted promptly. His camera work is beautiful and he put a lot of care into every detail. Thank you for your hard work João!
June • 2022
Was a pleasure working with João, very efficient and friendly, I would highly recommend him.
Produced for CNBC Digital Video
I shot all the footage for this episode of CNBC's "Make It" series, including the interview (plus audio and lighting setups), b-roll and drone shots.
Produced for Euronews
I followed the Climate Justice Caravan 2022 throughout Portugal and filmed this for Euronews' show "Scenes".
Produced for Storytrail
Storytrail was a series of video city guides that told quirky and lesser-known stories of cities around the world like Rome, London, Lisbon, Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco. As Storytrail's chief filmmaker from 2015 to 2017, I travelled from city to city to shoot and edit over 500 short stories told by the host Jason Pascoe.
Produced for Ranna
Greta Thunberg arrived in Lisbon from her transatlantic boat journey at the height of climate justice movement in december 2019. I shot and edited this news piece for Ranna's "Na Hora" series.
Produced for Ranna
First episode for the series "Gente na Frente" (People on the Frontline). This short format series is based on quick, casual interviews with founders and leaders of positive social and environmental ventures. I shot, edited and created all the graphics for this episode.
Produced for Ranna
"Vamos Juntas" was a protest and civil disobedience action promoted by a portuguese climate justice collective Climaximo on november 18, 2021. The activists advocate for a just transition in the Sines Oil Refinery (Portugal's most polluting infrastructure), one that ends production of fossil fuels and secures green jobs for the current workers. I shot and edited this whole piece in 24h.
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