Ian R.

Award-winning filmmaker and marketing strategist with 15+ years creating content that drives real results. I sit at the intersection of cinema and commerce, whether I'm directing a commercial, editing a viral video, or building a digital strategy that scales. My work has generated over a billion views across social media campaigns and major brand collaborations (Samsung, Globoplay, Amazon Prime, Quotatrip, Canal Brasil, and more), and I approach every project with focus, creativity, and accountability. CORE WORK: Film & Video Production ▪︎ End-to-end production (concept → final delivery) with full equipment: cinema cameras, drones, gimbals, professional sliders ▪︎ Directing, cinematography, and post-production across commercials, documentaries, corporate videos, music videos, fiction, and educational content ▪︎ Professional editing in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve with advanced color grading and VFX ▪︎ Motion graphics and animation (Adobe After Effects, Motion VFX) plus AI-enhanced visuals ▪︎ Screenwriting, visual storytelling, and branded asset design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva) ▪︎ Audio mixing and mastering (Logic Pro X) ▪︎ 400+ educational and training videos produced for institutions like Codefinity and Parsons Academy AI & Post-Production Workflow ▪︎ Image & Character Generation - Nano Banana Pro / Seedream 4.5, Higgsfield (image generation, upscaling, animation). ▪︎ Character consistency built from multi-angle profiles. ▪︎ Storyboard & Shot Planning - Storyboards developed from scripts or visual references before animation. ▪︎ Video & Animation - Kling 2.5 / 2.6, Veo 3, Sora 2 (for higher-end sequences). Frame-by-frame animation for precise control. ▪︎ Upscaling & Enhancement- Topaz for resolution, detail, and clarity. ▪︎ Voice, Music & Sound Design - ElevenLabs, Splice, Epidemic Sound. Digital Marketing & Growth Strategy ▪︎ YouTube channel strategy and optimization (grew channels to 1.5M+ Instagram and 900K+ YouTube followers) ▪︎ Social media content and viral strategy (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) ▪︎ Facebook Ads, Google Ads, SEO campaigns and conversion rate optimization ▪︎ Copywriting, sales letters, and direct response marketing ▪︎ Website development (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix) and course platforms (Kajabi, Teachable, Hotmart, Thinkific) ▪︎ AI-assisted workflows for faster production and scalable content output CORE RESULTS: ▪︎ Proven Track Record: Award-winning filmmaker for the feature documentary "The Climb of the Shoeshiner" (Best Film by Popular Vote, Rio Mountain Festival) and cinematography nominee for the Feature Film "The Key for Enchanted Valley" (Mostra dos Sertões) ▪︎ Scaling Experience: Built audience growth strategies that transformed creators into 7-figure influencers (such as Oswaldo Montenegro); managed campaigns across global brands ▪︎ Full Production Capability: I don't outsource, handle everything from strategy to final delivery, meaning consistent quality and faster turnaround ▪︎ Top Rated Plus Freelancer: Maintained Rising Talent, Top Rated, and Top Rated Plus badges with 100% client satisfaction and long-term collaborations ▪︎ Technical Mastery + Strategic Thinking: Fluent in both the creative and commercial sides, I make videos that look beautiful and perform Looking forward to discussing how we can bring your next project to life!