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Rodrigo Levy Piza Fontes
Cinematographer
Berlin
Summary
Rodrigo Levy is a Berlin-based cinematographer whose work reflects a deep commitment to visual storytelling. Originally from Brazil, Rodrigo moved to Europe at a young age, studying film at FAAP University in São Paulo before continuing with a Bachelor's and Master's at UDK in Berlin, supported by a DAAD Scholarship for Artists.Currently Rodrigo creates compelling social media assets for Sooner.de.
Over the last decade,he also has worked across a range of projects, including documentaries, fiction films, and music videos, often collaborating with artists. Their work has been recognized at international film festivals such as Berlinale, Hot Docs, IDFA, and Rio Festival, as well as in television productions for outlets like Business Insider, RTL and Canal Futura.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Social Media Content Creator
Sooner.de
01.2016 - Current
- As a Content Creator at Sooner, Rodrigo is responsible for producing and editing engaging social media material to promote the brand and offerings. In this role around 20-30 Video Assets are created per month.
- Additionally, he creates all video assets for the website, ensuring high-quality visuals and consistency across digital platforms. The role involves crafting compelling content that resonates with audiences while supporting the company's overall communication strategy.
- Creations of Film trailers
- Creation of Digital Marketing strategies
- Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
Director of Photography
Freelancer
01.2012 - Current
- Film shown at international film festivals as: Berlinale , HotDocs, IDFA, Rio Festival and many more
- Had clients as: Business Insider, ARD, Canal Curta and Canal Futura
- Nomination for Best Documentary Cinematography ( ABC - Brazillian Cinematography Association)
- Crafted visually compelling stories by utilizing advanced camera techniques and equipment for various productions.
- Led teams of camera operators and assistants to achieve a cohesive vision across multiple shoots and locations.
- Balanced creative vision with practical constraints such as budget limitations or location restrictions for optimal outcomes in every project undertaken.
- Ensured consistent visual storytelling across multiple platforms by developing comprehensive style guides for video content creation.
- Managed complex shooting schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high artistic standards.
Filmmaker
Freelancer
01.2014 - Current
- As a filmmaker Rodrigo brings stories to life by envisioning, planning, and creating films, from short documentaries to full-length features. He guides the creative process, overseeing everything from casting and directing to cinematography and sound. Balancing artistic vision with practical logistics like budgeting and scheduling, he ensures every element aligns with the story and emotional impact they aim to achieve, playing a key role from conception through post-production.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
Montage Assistance
Estavan dos Santos
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Rodrigo worked for three years as assistant editor under Estevan Schilling Santos. In this role, Rodrigo was responsible for tasks such as footage ingestion, media organization, project setup, material selection, and distributing footage to other departments, including composition and CG. Estevan is highly regarded editor in Brazilian film industry, professor of film editing, and founder of Brazils Cinema Editors Association (AMC). His extensive portfolio includes notable works like Sintonia ( Netflix's blockbuster series) and numerous other acclaimed projects.
- Estevan's link: https://shorturl.at/msih9
Pos Production Assistance
O2 Filmes
01.2007 - 01.2009
- O2 is the largest production company from Brazil has 4 Oscar nomination and is famous due the film "City of God"
- Supported editors in finalizing projects by preparing necessary elements like graphics, subtitles, and captions.
- Enhanced project efficiency by managing post-production schedules and coordinating with editors, producers, and directors.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements by staying informed on industry trends and advancements in post-production technology.
- Maintained a well-organized media library for efficient retrieval of assets during the editing process, streamlining workflows.
Education
Master of Arts - Bachelor And Master
Universität Der Künste
Berlin, Germany 04.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Cinema
FAAP
São Paulo 04.2001 - 01.2011
Skills
Lighting techniques
Film editing
Camera operation
Cinematic storytelling
Sound Recording
Adaptability under pressure
Storyboard interpretation
Analog Photography
Documentary Filmmaking
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/04/85
Filmography
FILMOGRAPHY:
Director of Photography :
2022
Canto das Amapolas, longa-doc.
Direction: Paula Gaitan
Best FIlm– Festival de Tiradentes – Mostra Olhos Livre
2021
Lost & Found, 25min, série TV documental
Direction:Fabian Cantieri
Rebeka - Julia Bilat, Music Video
Direction: Odelia Toder
2020
Mistress Mandara, 10min, curta-documentarário
Direction: Business Insider
2019
Zona Arida – 52min, documentarário
Direction: Fernanda Pessoa
62° Dok Leipzig - Lobende Erwähnung „Next Master Competition“
DocsBarcelona 2020, Latitud Competition
33° DOCULAB “Festival International del Cine en Guadalajara”
CineColor Color Correction Prize
Recoding Art, 15min, Film Essay
Direction: Bruno Moreshi, Prod. Van Abbemuseum
2019 IDFA – Short Competition
HotDocs, Toronto
Idocs, Bristol
E Tudo Verdade, Sao Paulo
Desterro, 15min, curta-metragem
Direction: Lucas Rached
Triumph of the Will, 12 min, Video Art
Direction: Shira Orion
2018
Schokolager, 20mim, curta-metragem
Direction: Odet Arad
Bloom, 15mim, curta-metragem
Direction: Gabriel Alvim
Alir Feruz, 5min, documentarário
Direction: Zooming TV
Taroba, 5min, documentarário
Direction: Rodrigo Levy
Willi Münzenberg Forum, 4. Lugar
Brötschen, 7min, Video Art
Direction: Shira Orion
2017
My Free Will - 52min, documentarário
Direction: Elisa Nadal, HFF München
Balkan Performances,Video Art
Direction: Gian Spina
2016
Lucy 7min, curta-metragem
Direction: Saddiq Abubakar.
Black Woman – Sean Kuti – 7min, Video Clip
Direction: Pedro Rajao
(Second Unit Kameramann)
2015
Spring– 5min, curta-metragem
Direction: Hana Holitzner
Fun more Fun - Huudia – 5min, Video Clip
Direction: Huudia and Rodrigo Levy
Escampe from my Eyes – 32min, ficção
Direction: Felipe Braganca, Duas Mariolas Filmes
67° Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin/Forum Expanded
4°Curitiba International Film Festival
2015 International Rio Festival
2015 Sao Paulo International Short film Festival
Panorama Internacional Coisa de Cinema (Salvador)
Berlin 1989 – 3min, Super 8mm
Fernanda Pessoa
2014
Anikulapo– 60min, documentarário
Direction: Pedro Rajao.
(Second Unit Kameramann)
2013
Berlinale Talent Campus
Kamera Talent
Rot– 5min, curta-metragem
Direction: Felix Knochen
A Bruta Flor do Querer – 76min, ficção
Direction: Dida Andrade e Andre Azevedo, Filmes da Lata.
(Second Unit Kameramann)
Gramado Film Festival - Best Direction and Best Cinematography Prize
2012
Belo Monte – 90min, documentarário
Direction: Andre Delia, Cinedelia
Tudo por Real – 10min, curta-metragem
Direction: Luiza Marques, FAAP
Caliope– 8min, curta-metragem
Direction: Helena Guerra, FAAP.
2011
Leva– 56min, documentarário
Regia: Luis Marques und Juliana Vicente, Canal Futura Fernsehensender
1° DOC Futura Pitching Price
O Outro Jorge – 8min, curta-metragem
Direction: Jean Lasmar, FAAP
Brazil, The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI).
Direction: Heena Guerra
Software
Adobe Lightroom
DaVince Resolve
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Timeline
Master of Arts - Bachelor And Master
Universität Der Künste
04.2016 - 01.2019
Social Media Content Creator
Sooner.de
01.2016 - Current
Filmmaker
Freelancer
01.2014 - Current
Director of Photography
Freelancer
01.2012 - Current
Montage Assistance
Estavan dos Santos
01.2009 - 01.2012
Pos Production Assistance
O2 Filmes
01.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Arts - Cinema
FAAP
04.2001 - 01.2011
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