Film Director & Filmmaker

based in Lisbon, working across Portugal

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Directing with a story-first approach — from concept to final cut.



Directing Services & Day Rates

I offer film directing and filmmaking services with competitive and fair day rates aligned with industry standards in Portugal. Each project is scoped transparently based on narrative goals, format, crew scale and production complexity, with flexible day rates for multi-day shoots in Lisbon and across Portugal, and transparent project prices tailored to each production. To request day rates or a tailored quote in € or $, please use the contact form.




Why you should consider working with a film director

For nearly 20 years I’ve worked as a film director and filmmaker based in Lisbon, Portugal, creating fiction, documentary, music videos, advertising, corporate and promotional films for brands, artists, agencies and producers in Portugal and abroad.

A director turns an idea or script into an emotionally engaging visual story. My role is to connect the narrative, the image and the performances so the film has a clear voice, strong point of view and consistent style — whether it’s a feature, a social piece or a corporate film.


Shape the story and creative vision

  • Develop the concept: refine the idea, treatment or script so the story is clear, focused and aligned with your goals.
  • Define style and tone: visual language, rhythm, sound and music that give each project a distinct cinematic identity.
  • Adapt to formats: tailor the directing approach for fiction, documentary, branded content, music videos or corporate communications.

Guide performances and real people

  • Direct actors and non-actors: natural, believable performances that serve the story.
  • Collaborative set: calm, respectful environment so everyone delivers their best.
  • Authenticity with structure: interviews and scenes feel spontaneous while supporting the film’s arc.

Lead the creative and technical team

  • Work with key departments: DoP, production design, sound, editing and color all aligned to the same vision.
  • From prep to post: breakdowns, shot lists, rehearsals, locations, shooting and edit supervision.
  • Consistency across deliverables: coherent narrative and look for multi-asset campaigns.

Directing across genres and formats

  • Narrative fiction: shorts, features and series
  • Creative documentaries and hybrid forms
  • Music videos and performance films
  • Commercials & branded content for agencies and brands
  • Corporate & institutional films for companies and organisations
  • Promotional & event films for festivals, conferences and cultural projects
  • Online & social campaigns with cinematic storytelling

Why this matters for your project

  • Alignment with your objectives and audience
  • Visually consistent, cinematic results
  • Efficient production with the right crew and resources
  • Films that are memorable and emotionally engaging

Explore our directing work


The true measure of a director is turning the written word into an emotionally resonant experience. This selection of my Filmmaker and Director reel showcases my core strength: defining the narrative voice, guiding authentic performances from talent, and ensuring the creative vision remains consistent across all formats—from high-impact commercials, music videos, and engaging travel videos to feature-length documentaries.

Watch some examples:










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Creative Visuals by Diogo Pessoa de Andrade

High-end Professional Film and Video Production Services in Portugal
Filmmaker, Producer, Director & Cinematographer (DoP) / Videographer
Service Areas: Lisbon, Porto, Faro - Algarve, and across Portugal.
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