ABOUT ME
HUGO ARAÚJO
Olá, my name is Hugo Araújo, I'm a Director, Screenwriter and Filmmaker.
My passion for cinema has been with me since childhood. It began with my first stop-motion Lego films and evolved into writing and developing short films with friends who shared the same interests. However, cinema has always been more than just a hobby for me. As I grew older, I came to see films as a powerful medium to tell new stories, imagine different realities, and explore the depths of human nature.
I graduated in Multimedia from ESMAD and recently completed a Master’s degree in Cinema at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Over the years, I have built strong experience in filmmaking, video editing, 2D and 3D animation, graphic design, photography, and sound design. I have also created audiovisual content for renowned companies such as Somani, Litel, Djerf Avenue, and Casa Medeiros.
One of my most promising recent experiences was a professional internship at Filmesdamente. I gained valuable knowledge in multiple areas of cinema, including color grading, pre- and post-production, gaffer, cinematography, and directing.
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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