About

Paulo Cunha Martins is a photographer, filmmaker, and post-production specialist based in Berlin, with over 15 years of experience spanning commercial, institutional, and cultural work. His practice unites photography, moving image, and colour science, operating from concept and production through post-production and delivery.

His work is rooted in visual storytelling across sectors: brand and product communication, documentary and institutional films, heritage documentation, and exhibition media. From live multi-camera productions to feature-film post-production, he brings the same technical rigour and narrative sensitivity to every project.

A bridging figure between craft and technology, Paulo combines a documentary background with advanced expertise in grading, colour-accurate pipelines, and emerging AI-assisted workflows. This allows him to serve as both creative lead and technical partner, delivering consistent, calibrated results for demanding productions.

Based in Berlin, he works with brands, cultural institutions, universities, and public-sector organisations across Portugal, Germany, and beyond, including confidentiality-bound projects for academic, scientific, and artistic commissions.

Highlights

Paulo’s work has been recognised internationally, including a World Architecture Festival Visualisation Prize and a national Multimedia Award, and has been presented in film festivals and international conferences. His portfolio spans feature films, long-form documentaries, funded cultural projects, and large-scale institutional commissions.

Areas of Expertise

Photography

• Studio and on-location photography (product, lifestyle, still life)
• Documentary and heritage documentation
• Architectural and survey imaging
• Aerial / drone photography

Video & Film

• Video production (corporate, institutional, branded)
• Documentary filmmaking
• Educational video
• Product video and video campaigns
• Live streaming production
• Multi-camera live events
• Drone cinematography

Post-Production

• Video editing
• Color grading (incl. HDR post-production)
• Motion graphics
• Sound design
• Restoration and archival media transfer

Exhibition & Events

• Exhibition media design (AV, projection, installations)
• Lighting and stage management
• Live event production

Direction & Consulting

• Creative direction
• Script development
• Training and education
• Technical consulting / tech tutorials