Joel Souza (a man with glasses, headphones, and a beard dressed in a black shirt) stands next to video production equipment, with lighting and backdrop in an indoor studio setting

About Me


A Passion for Storytelling

From the earliest days of my career, I realized creative problem-solving was my greatest strength. Whether it’s crafting impactful visual content or managing complex productions, I thrive on the challenges that come with making ideas a reality. For me, every project is more than work: it’s a story waiting to be told.

After years of working across diverse creative spaces, I’ve honed a unique ability to bridge the gap between vision and execution, ensuring every project fulfills its potential.

Clients & Production Partners

  • Logo for Prefeitura Rio, featuring a coat of arms with a crown and shield.
  • Logo for Africa Creative Agency.
  • Logo for AB InBev.
  • Logo for Publicis Groupe.
  • Logo for Centrum multivitamin.
  • Logo for 3lhamas production company.
  • Logo for Nike.
  • Logo for Brahma beer.
  • Logo for Diney's Star.
  • Logo for The Salvation Army.
  • Logo for Cenoura & Bronze sunscreen.
  • Logo for Conspiração Filmes.
  • Nestlé logo with two birds perched on a nest with eggs above the company name.
  • Colgate logo with a curved line underneath.
  • Bradesco Bank logo with stylized 'b' and the word 'bradesco' and 'bank' underneath.
  • Logo for Havana Club rum.
  • Logo for Mad Ruk creative agency.
  • Logo for Electrolux.
  • Black and white Burger King logo with the iconic crown and text.
  • Logo for AMBEV.
  • Logo for the International Olympic Comitee.
  • Logo for Cave 7 production company.
  • ASUS logo in black on a white background.
  • Logo for Unilever.
  • Logo for TCM.
  • Logo for Itaú bank.
  • Black background with a white Coca-Cola logo in cursive font.
  • Logo for Universal Music Group.
  • Logo for CIBC.
  • McDonald's golden arches logo.
  • Logo for Fox Films International.
  • Logo for S&P Global.
  • Logo for Nissan automaker.
  • Logo for W/McCann advertising agency.
  • Logo for General Mills.
  • Black background with the white Subway logo and arrow symbols on each side of the word 'SUBWAY'
  • Logo for CBC's Documentary Channel.
  • Logo for Globo.com.
  • Logo for Habib's fast food.
  • Logo for the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  • Logo for Reagent Media.
  • Logo for TIM Telecom Italia.
  • Natura logo featuring a stylized leaf above the word "natura" in lowercase letters.
  • Logo for cable channel GNT.
  • Logo for Som Livre recording company.
  • Logo for TV Ontario.
  • Logo of the PETERBOROUGH FOLK FESTIVAL with a stylized clock tower in the center and the website URL at the bottom.
  • Logo for Simplii Financial bank.
  • Logo for TD Bank.
  • Logo for Dog and Pony Studios.
  • Seal of The University of New Mexico featuring the university's initials and founding year 1889.
  • Logo of FTI Consulting with a stylized pillar symbol and the company name in black, set against a white background.
  • Logo for AirStart.

Crafting Connections Across Borders

My journey has always been shaped by a global perspective. Being multilingual and having worked with teams and clients from different cultures have shown me how powerful collaboration can be. No matter the setting or scale of the production, I bring a focus on clarity, teamwork, and adaptability.

Whether it's streamlining workflows, tackling tight deadlines, or navigating unexpected challenges, I pride myself on being the steady hands that guide projects from concept to completion.

Awards & Festival Participation

  • Logo for AM Egypt Film Festival.
  • Logo for Viewster Online Film Festival.
  • Logo for the São Paulo International Film Festival, featuring stylized spiral film reels and text in Portuguese and English.
  • Logo for the Boston Internation Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
  • Logo for Curtacinema Festival Internacional de Curtas do Rio de Janeiro with a stylized film reel design and event name in Portuguese.
  • Logo for Cinefest Gato Preto.
  • Logo for MAC Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Avanca Film Festival featuring an illustration of a cow wearing a tuxedo.
  • Logo of the Collision Awards featuring geometric shapes and text.
  • Logo for the FIC-ESMI Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Nile's Diaspora International Film Festival.
  • Logo for the 20th Tiradentes Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Los Angeles International Film Festival.
  • Logo for Cine Jardim.
  • Logo for the Araçá Film Festival.
  • A digital graphic display of a sign reading 'Mostra de Curtas de Ficcao' with stylized text and background patterns.
  • Text logo that reads 'The Rio Festival of Cinema' in stylized black and gray lettering.
  • Logo for the SIFF.
  • Logo of the Cambodia International Film Festival with a decorative emblem and text in English and Khmer.
  • Logo for the Tribeca Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Marbella International Film Festival.
  • Logo for Energa Camerimage International Film Festival with text and a black background.
  • Filmfest München logo in black and white.
  • Logo for Giffoni Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Brazilian Festival of Student Films.
  • Logo for SSIF, Donostia Zinemaldia, Festival de San Sebastián, International Film Festival, featuring a stylized shell.
  • Logo for the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner featuring the iconic laurels.
  • Logo for The Telly Awards featuring text in black with a minimal design.
  • Text reads 'Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano' with a stylized film spool and camera illustration in black.
  • Logo for the Cordillera Film Festival.
  • Logo for the Miami Film Festival.
  • Logo of the Festival do Rio featuring stylized sunglasses and text.
  • Logo for Guadalajara Film Festival.
  • Logo for FICBIC 2014.
  • Logo faturing the silhouette of a native Brazilian aiming a bow and arrow, with text reading 'Cine Tamoio.'

What Drives Me

I’ve always believed that every client and collaborator deserves more than just results; they deserve a process that feels seamless, collaborative, and rewarding. That’s why I focus on open communication and transparency every step of the way.

Every project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and discover new ways to connect with audiences. That’s what keeps me inspired, and what I hope to bring to every new idea.

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