BIO.
Born in Brazil. Grew up in Boston.
Felipe spent the last decade working between LA and NYC on commercials, music videos, and films. He has directed works for some of the biggest brands in the world like Apple, The Financial Times, SAP, Expedia, Jeep, and Al Gore's 'The Climate Reality Project.'
He is best known for his brand film work. He has created iconic films that have generated millions of views and massive brand recognition for his clients. Felipe focuses on story and character, building sincere performances and emotional impact with cinematic visuals.
His work has been nominated for over 30 international awards and has won 18 gold prizes in festivals in London, Berlin, Paris, and New York City. In Brazil, Felipe has won all three major prizes from SBT, Globo, and CCSP for best commercial of the year.
AWARDS. NOMINATIONS. SHORTLISTS.
iPlace: The Journey
Shortlist
Craft: Direction
Berlin Commercial Awards
Berlin, Germany
iPlace: The Journey
Winner - Best Commercial
Los Angeles Film Awards
Los Angeles, CA
iPlace: The Journey
Winner - Best Commercial
Paris Play Film Festival
Paris, France
iPlace: The Journey
Winner - Best Commercial - Jury Prize
Wales International Film Festival
Wales, U.K.
Unimed: Sounds
Winner - Bronze
CCSP
São Paulo, Brazil
Unimed: Sounds
Winner - Best Commercial
Profissionais do Ano - Região Sul
Brazil
Unimed: Sounds
Winner - Regional Commercial of the Year
SBT Commercial of the Year Awards
Brazil
“Âmbar” - Short Film
Winner - Audience Award
Haunted House Fearfest
Berlin, Germany
“Âmbar” - Short Film
Winner - Best Director
Emerge Film Festival
Lewiston, ME
“Âmbar” - Short Film
Winner - Quality Kill
Haunted House Fearfest
Main Event
Morecambe, England
“Âmbar” - Short Film
Official Selection
Austin After Dark Film Festival
Austin, TX
iPlace: Atleta
Winner - Best Commercial
Wales International Film Festival
Wales, U.K.
iPlace: Atleta
Winner - Best Commercial
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Calcutta, India
iPlace: Atleta
Winner - Best Commercial
L’age D’or International Film Festival
Calcutta, India
iPlace: Atleta
Winner - Best Commercial
South Film and Arts Academy Film Festival
Rancagua, Chile
iPlace: Atleta
Nominated - Best Commercial
Endorphin Awards
Paris, France
Expedia: Discover Your Aloha
Winner - Most Innovative Use of Content
Digiday Awards
New York, NY
Expedia: Discover Your Aloha
Honoree - Travel Category
Webby Awards
Expedia: Discover Your Aloha
Winner - Travel Grand Prix
MMG Global Awards
"I Only Tell The Truth" - Charlie Lim
Winner - Best Music Video
Winter Film Awards
New York, NY
"I Only Tell The Truth" - Charlie Lim
Winner - Best Music Video
ReelHeArt International Film Festival
Toronto, ON
"I Only Tell The Truth" - Charlie Lim
Finalist - Best Music Video
Silver Sound Showdown 7
Brooklyn, NY
"I Only Tell The Truth" - Charlie Lim
Semi-Finalist - Best Music Video
Red Rock Film Festival
Cedar City, UT
"I Only Tell The Truth" - Charlie Lim
Official Selection
Neu World International Film Festival
Cedar City, UT
"I Only Tell The Truth" - Charlie Lim
Official Selection
WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival
Miami, FL
"Artful Dodger" - iNCH
Winner - Best Music Video
ReelHeArt International Film Festival
Toronto, ON
"Artful Dodger" - iNCH
Nominated - Best Concept
Ibiza Music Video Festival
Ibiza, Spain
"Artful Dodger" - iNCH
Honorable Mention
ITSA International Film Festival
Sonoma, CA
"Artful Dodger" - iNCH
Official Selection
NYLA International Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
"Artful Dodger" - iNCH
Official Selection
Kahbang International Film Festival
Bangor, Maine
"Artful Dodger" - iNCH
Official Selection
Pollygrind International Film Festival
Las Vegas, NV
"Hero" - Noah
Nominated - Outstanding Director
Dahsyatnya Awards
Jakarta, Indonesia
"Hero" - Noah
Nominated - Outstanding Music Video
Dahsyatnya Awards
Jakarta, Indonesia
Free Energy
Nominated - Digital Content Award
22nd Annual Environmental Media Awards
Los Angeles, CA
