EVANDRO CRUZ. Director of Photography & Local Fixer in Brazil • Bilingual DP delivering documentary & corporate shoots across Brazil for US/EU clients • English/Spanish/Portuguese • Fast quotes • Rio & São Paulo base • Permits & logistics support • Crew & gear coordination • Remote producers welcome.
Corporate, Industrial & Documentary Shoots in Brazil
DENMARK PUBLIC TELEVISION (DR) — CURRENT AFFAIR SERIES
Brief: Multiple current-affairs pieces in Rio and Brasília (economy, presidential inauguration, favela pacification). Role: Camera Operator, Editor & Local Fixer for correspondent Jakob Illerborg. Logistics/Challenges: Multi-topic, multi-city coverage with quick turnarounds and editorial polish. Outcome: Packaged segments for DR broadcast and digital.
KEPPEL SHIPYARD — INDUSTRIAL PROFILE (RIO)
Brief: Visuals from Keppel’s shipyard operations in Rio de Janeiro. Role: Camera for Global Media Desk & Moving Bits/Singapore. Logistics/Challenges: Heavy industrial environment, access/safety compliance. Outcome: High-contrast industrial imagery suitable for corporate and B2B narratives.
AEOLIC (WIND) PARK — RIO ENERGY (BAHIA)
Brief: Corporate/industrial story on wind parks transforming Brazil’s energy landscape. Role: Camera & Local Fixer for Maslow Media Group and Rio Energy. Logistics/Challenges: Countryside travel; safe access and coverage around active turbines and facilities. Outcome: Clean, informative visuals for stakeholder comms and marketing.
RIO 2016 — MAJOR EVENT COVERAGE FOR OBS (SAILING)
Brief: Coverage of Olympic sailing competitions during Rio 2016. Role: Camera Operator (ENG/feature). Logistics/Challenges: Extreme duty cycle—~15 hours/day, 7 days/week—tight windows, moving between venues. Outcome: Timely event footage and features delivered under high pressure for international outlets.
CARGILL / KETCHUM — SUSTAINABILITY STORIES
Brief: Multi-city shoot documenting Cargill’s sustainability initiatives across Brazil. Role: Director of Photography & Local Fixer—travel planning, permits guidance, interviews, b-roll. Logistics/Challenges: Long-distance travel by plane/car with full kit; tightly scheduled interviews in corporate environments. Outcome: Broadcast-quality interviews and b-roll delivered on time for executive comms and social use.
KAYAPÓ RESERVE — FIELD DOCUMENTARY (AMAZON)
Brief: First field trip to the Amazon to film in a Kayapó village for FUNAI. Role: Camera/DP & Local Fixer—lightweight field package, cultural/permit coordination. Logistics/Challenges: Limited payload on small aircraft (prioritized gear over provisions), remote conditions (fishing for food after shoot days). Outcome: Respectful, low-footprint footage and natural sound supporting indigenous-focused storytelling.
IESB UNIVERSITY — EDUCATION PROMO
Brief: Branded/educational filming for IESB University. Role: Camera for NonSense Films. Logistics/Challenges: Academic environment scheduling and location permissions. Outcome: Crisp institutional visuals for recruitment and brand comms.
HOMELESS WORLD CUP — EVENT COVERAGE (RIO)
Brief: International football event with teams from 70 nations. Role: Camera & Local Fixer. Logistics/Challenges: Fast-moving sports environment; multicultural coordination. Outcome: Energetic event package and human-interest visuals.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF BRASILIA
Brief: Editorial support for institutional content. Role: Editing work for the Catholic University of Brasília / NonSense Filmes. Challenges: Narrative tightening and brand consistency in post. Outcome: Polished deliverables aligned to academic branding.
ASSIS GUIMARÃES MB — ARTIST DOCUMENTARY
Brief: Documentary on Brazilian painter Assis Guimarães MB. Role: Camera. Logistics/Challenges: Artist availability and studio/location lighting for fine-art capture. Outcome: Intimate portraiture and process visuals for cultural/documentary use.
ELEMENTOS — SUPER 8 FASHION/STREETWEAR SHORT
Brief: Super 8mm film for Brazilian streetwear brand Merthiolate (shot in NY & California). Role: Editing. Director: Murilo Azevedo. Challenges: Analog-to-digital workflow; preserving film texture in deliverables. Outcome: A stylish, tactile brand piece with authentic Super 8 character.
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA + UNILEVER — CULINARY TOUR (BRAZIL)
Brief: One-month docu-culinary journey recording Brazil’s top chefs and traditional recipes with six American chefs. Role: Camera & Local Fixer; Director John Barkley (CIA). Logistics/Challenges: Nationwide travel, kitchen/restaurant permissions, fast-turn setups. Outcome: Rich culinary library and chef features for institutional and brand storytelling.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN — MAYOR (UBERLÂNDIA, MG)
Brief: Campaign visuals for a mayoral race in Uberlândia. Role: Camera. Logistics/Challenges: Rapid schedule changes, public locations. Outcome: On-message assets for political communications.
SOUZA CRUZ / BAT — CORPORATE COMMS
Brief: Corporate/internal pieces for BAT subsidiary Souza Cruz. Role: Camera. Logistics/Challenges: Site access and compliance. Outcome: Clear corporate narratives for stakeholders.
JOHN DEERE — CUSTOMER SUCCESS (MATO GROSSO)
Brief: Customer satisfaction story in the agribusiness context. Role: Camera & Local Fixer for John Deere/USA and Applied Art & Technology. Logistics/Challenges: Mato Grosso travel, farm access, daylight windows. Outcome: Authentic field testimonies and operational b-roll for marketing.