ABOUT ME
HUGO ARAÚJO
I’m Hugo Araújo, a Portuguese director, gaffer and screenwriter with a passion for visually-driven storytelling.
My journey in cinema began in childhood with stop-motion Lego films and gradually evolved into creating and developing short films with friends who shared the same passion. Over time, I have come to see cinema as a powerful medium to explore human nature, imagine new realities, and tell compelling stories.
I hold a Master’s degree in Cinema from Escola das Artes, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia from ESMAD. Through my brand, Hugo Araújo Filmmaker, I produce commercials and branded content for national and international clients, including Somani, Litel, Djerf Avenue, and Casa Medeiros.
My professional experience at Filmesdamente allowed me to deepen my technical expertise and creative direction skills in areas such as cinematography, lighting, gaffer work, pre- and post-production, and color grading. My short film Os Sinos Tocam à Meia Noite, which I wrote and directed, marks my debut as a filmmaker and reflects my interest in narratives driven by visual storytelling and human conflict.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024-2025
Professional Internship at Filmesdamente — Film Production Studio
Gaffer | Videographer | Social Media Content Creation | Audiovisual Post Production
FILMESDAMENTE:
With more than 60 awards from festivals from around the world, we are constantly motivated to work better each day. These achievements are due to the strong dedication that our team puts into each and every unique project. In short, making movies is more than a business for us; it's a passion.
2019-2024
Freelancer Filmmaker
Commercial Video Production for Various Companies: Litel Packaging Solutions, Djerf Avenue, Timo&Violet, Wave Hawaii, Aqua del Doc, Casa Medeiros.
2020-2023
Bachelors in Multimedia
2023-2025
Master in Cinema
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia at ESMAD (Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design). I gained knowledge about digital media production, including video editing, graphic design, web development, animation, and interactive media, as well as a solid understanding of media theory and project management.
During my Cinema's Master program, at Escola das Artes Universidade Católica Portuguesa, I gained advanced skills in script development, directing actors, and post-production editing. I also had the opportunity to work on several collaborative projects, which honed my ability to lead creative teams and manage complex productions. A key milestone was the completion of my thesis film, which was selected for screening at several film festivals, marking a significant accomplishment in my academic and professional journey.
2021-2024
Sociedade Têxtil Somani S.A. Freelance Videographer
Freelance Work to Create Video and Photography Content for Company Marketing, Partnerships, and New Collections.
2023-2025
Sound Department
Short Film "Há Monstros na Escuridão"
Sound Director and Assistant for the short film "There Are Monsters in the Dark." Final project by students from the film course at the School of Arts, Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
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