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Filipe Bessa Vieira

@filipebessavieira

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I develop, finance, and produce internationally positioned film and television projects.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead ambitious film and television projects across creative development, financing, production, international co-production, and audience positioning.

I've led development and production at PROMENADE since 2021, securing approximately €6.6 million for film and audiovisual projects while guiding work from early development through release and audience positioning.

Across PROMENADE, BASILISCO FILMES, and MARIA & MAYER, I've helped develop or produce feature films, documentaries, limited series, animation, and short films. I've built co-production relationships across Europe and Latin America and represented projects at Cannes, TorinoFilmLab, Locarno, Tallinn Black Nights, Ventana Sur, and other international platforms.

I bring together creative development, financing, production strategy, rights management, and market positioning, with industry relationships spanning producers, distributors, sales agents, broadcasters, and platforms including ARTE, HBO Max, Disney, Paramount, Amazon Prime Video, RAI, MUBI, and Filmin.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Executive Producer - Head of Development

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Promenade

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Lead the analysis, selection, and strategic development of film and audiovisual projects, overseeing them from early-stage development through production, post-production, and release. Secured approximately €6.6 million in financing and established international co-production relationships across Europe and Latin America.

Film Production Creative Development Financing Project Management Budgeting Social Media Strategy Podcasting