director | creative director |Â executive producer
RESUME
Where I've been:
March 2023 - Sept 2023
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER
BBC STORYWORKS
Pitched, developed and supervised branded content videos for BBC StoryWorks from concept to completion: pre-production, production and post production.
Managed multiple simultaneous productions in partnerships with several brands, including Brand USA and Qualcomm.
Creative directed branded content campaigns, overseeing production shoots and post-production.
Managed and nagotiated with A List Talent and their agents.
Built and maintained trusted relationships with clients.
Built the timeline, budget and schedule.
Jan 2023 - March 2023
DIRECTOR
MV BILL PRODUCTIONS
Directed the music video "Tiro no Escuro" for MV Bill and Asfixia Social, successfully released in July 2023.
Spearheaded the pitch, story, and script development, collaborating closely with the client to align with their objectives.
Managed the entire music video lifecycle, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality output.
Provided hands-on mentorship to the team, elevating design standards, content development, and overall creative workflows.
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
PRODUCER
MEDIA MONKS
Line Produced social media advertisement projects.
Hired and managed crew.
Built the budget, call sheet and schedule.
Managed production on set.
Managed all documents, permits and releases.
May 2021 - Sep 2021
DIRECTOR &Â EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
VUYAZI FILMS
Directed and produced the short film "BELA LX-404", currently in post-production.
Built the timeline, budget, and schedule.
Oversaw and managed all post production: edit, GFX, color correction and sound mix.
Jan 2021 - May 2021
CREATIVE PRODUCER
O2PLAY
Built out campaign timelines and deliverables schedules.
Handled client calls, meetings, and campaign brainstorms.
Collaborated with the internal team, the Globo Films marketing team and the production company on production of assets.
Ensured that the project moved seamlessly from kick-off to delivery by building out, and managing, systems to communicate progress, timing and key milestones.
Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
PRODUCER
CASA DE CRIAÇÃO CINEMA
"African Contemporary Cinema" - docuseries for Brazilian Public TV (5 episodes of 22 minutes).
Managed pre-production and production in Portugal.
Hired and managed crew, negotiated salaries, contracts and terms.
May 2021 - Dec 2021
PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
TED IDEAS STUDIO
Pitched, developed and supervised TED branded content videos from concept to completion: pre-production, production and post production.
Managed multiple simultaneous productions in partnerships with several brands, including Marriott, Monday.com, and DELL.
Built and maintained trusted relationships with clients.
Built the timeline, budget and schedule.
2019-2020
PRODUCER
CASA DE CRIAÇÃO CINEMA (FEATURE FILM CO-PRODUCTION WITH GLOBO FILMES)
O Pai da Rita - 98' Fiction Feature Film (in post-production)
Worked with Creative, Finance, Legal, Post & external production teams, and Globo Films to establish key production schedules, budgets and workflows.
Reviewed creative/scripts & defined production strategy and budget.
Tracked & managed all budget costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of status.
Ensured that the production ran smoothly, met deadlines and budget.
Negotiated contracts and salaries of cast and crew.
Determined key vendors to accommodate creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, budget needs, location issues.
Lead or assisted with search and hire of key production staff.
Managed and negotiated legal clearance for copyrighted music and stills.
Oversaw post-production workflows.
2018-2019
CLIENT DIRECTOR &Â CREATIVE DIRECTOR
GENERO - FACEBOOK FMP FOR MOBILEWORKS
Led Genero's LATAM operations.
Creative directed over 70 MobileWorks projects.
Demonstrated strong time/project management skills juggling several projects simultaneously and ensuring on-time, flawless execution.
Sourced and managed simultaneously creative teams in Brazil, USA, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Spain and France.
Strategized with both creative teams and Facebook to identify opportunities.
Vetted advertising content to assure that they adhered to local customs and business practices in multiple countries across the U.S. and LATAM.
Managed interaction and expectations of brands, agencies and Facebook CPs regarding video production and content efforts.
Helped set up Genero's first office in LATAM, São Paulo.
2016-2019
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
CASA DE CRIAÇÃO CINEMA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Meu Amigo Fela | My Friend Fela - 94' Documentary (2019)
Managed pre-production, production, post-production and delivery (4K).
Negotiated best terms, contracts and prices with external production companies, footage houses, music records, agencies, and government entities worldwide.
Cleared the rights to 132 materials including: songs, stills and stock footage across the world, generating 40% budget savings.
Prepared and signed off on production budget.
Managed production schedule.
2014-2018
VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
LAUNCHPAD ENTERTAINMENT - LPE360
Handled client meetings for the production of commercials and television shows in national & international networks, including MTV, CNN, ABC & others.
Negotiated best terms, contracts and prices to close complex deals with brands, agencies, tv networks, and content creators.
Worked closely with YouTube and Facebook on IP law and rights clearances.
Strategized and managed post-production and adaptation of content.
Managed rebranding and website/platform.
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
HIGHLIGHTS
Produced award winning documentaries and fiction content.
Handled fast paced environments simultaneously supervising several projects in various points of production.
Rostered high quality vendors and talent worldwide.
Innovative solutions to accommodate creative vision with budget needs and unforeseen issues.
Track record pushing the edges of budgets and creative potential to produce amazing world-class content.
Secured IP rights and worked with legal departments.
SKILLS
Creative Direction
Cross-functional Collaboration
Brand Management
Presentation and Communication
Marketing Strategy
Project Management
Leadership and Team Management
Team player
"Can do" attitude
Creative Thinking
Flexible
Budgeting
Innovative
Positive thinker
Experienced Liaison
LANGUAGES
English (fluent)
Portuguese (fluent)
Spanish (advanced)
French (intermediate)
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe - AZ
B.A., Film & Media Studies
Dean’s List in 2010