Filmmaking Workshops

For over a decade, I’ve designed and delivered filmmaking workshops that blend technical skill-building with creative storytelling. What began as teaching schoolchildren and teachers during my undergraduate degree (BA Visual Arts) has grown into a dynamic practice working with diverse groups—from early-career artists, journalists, and film enthusiasts to scientists, marine biologists, artisanal fishers, and community associations. My goal is to help people harness filmmaking as a tool for communication, self-expression, and advocacy, tailored uniquely to their needs.

Why My Workshops Work

Customised Learning: Every workshop is designed around the group’s goals, whether crafting a documentary for environmental advocacy, creating educational content, or simply unlocking creativity.

Hands-On Collaboration: Participants learn by doing—scriptwriting, pre-production, filming, and editing—culminating in a finished project they can proudly share.

Bridging Worlds: As a filmmaker and educator, I thrive at the intersection of art and pedagogy. This isn’t just about cameras and editing software; it’s about empowering voices.

Theresa, Academic, UK

"It was fantastic to get some hands on experience of filming. (...) The mix of theory and practice was great. I feel like I’ve learned loads although I’m very new to this and very much at the start of this journey. I appreciated that João let us get on with the process and make our own mistakes."

10 Years of Impact

2015–2025: Taught 100+ students through workshop series, guiding groups from concept to final film in 4 to 6 intensive sessions.

Community-Driven Projects: Collaborated with diverse communities to document their livelihoods, scientists to visualize research, and engineers to communicate technical innovations.

Global Reach: From grassroots workshops in Brazil to hybrid sessions with UK-based creatives, my approach adapts to cultural and logistical contexts.

Case Study: Santa Catarina Cultural Foundation Workshops

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Between 2017 and 2020, I partnered with the Santa Catarina Cultural Foundation to deliver a recurring workshop series. Over five sessions, participants—ranging from teenagers to retirees—learned to craft short films from scratch. We covered:

Scriptwriting: Turning ideas into structured narratives.
Pre-Production: Storyboarding, location scouting, and team roles.
Filming: Hands-on practice with cameras, lighting, and sound.
Editing: Polishing raw footage into a cohesive story.

Result: 100+ students trained, 25+ short films produced, and a vibrant community of filmmakers, some of whom continue to collaborate today.

Education / Workshops / Lectures

2024: “Introduction to Editing”; Workshop. Newcastle Film Club, Flamingo Heights Studios (UK).

2024-2025: “Video Production Workshop”; Star and Shadow Cinema (UK).

2024: “Video Editing Workflow”; Talk. Creative Forum, Newcastle University (UK).

2017-2020: “Video Workshop” (Oficina de Video); Workshop, Santa Catarina Culture Foundation (Brazil).

2017: Multimedia Art; Teaching Assistant Intern. Visual Arts Department, University of the State of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

2017-2018: “Art Animation Workshop” Cultural Action Internship, Victor Meirelles Museum, Brazilian Institute of Museums.

2015-2022: Extension Programme “Educom.cine”; Video Workshop Organiser and Instructor. Org. Dr. Rafael Martini, Education, Language and Art Lab, University of the State of Santa Catarina (Brazil).

Let's Create Together

Interested in a workshop for your community, organization, or team?

Whether it’s a one-time session or a multi-week program, I’ll design a curriculum that fits your goals.

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🎥 Book a Workshop: Tailored for community groups, schools, NGOs, or professional teams.

💡 Private Lessons & Consultancy: Refine your filmmaking skills 1:1

📧 Contact Me: Let’s discuss your vision!