Director of Photography · Storyteller · Filmmaker
Marcelo
Borja
I write stories with light and darkness, colors and motion.
“We write stories with light and darkness, movement and colors. It is a language with its own vocabulary and unlimited possibilities to express our inner thoughts and feelings.”
Work
A selection of 67 films across cinema, advertising, music videos and corporate work.
“Photography in cinema, or rather, cinematography, is like visual poetry. It conveys emotions, creates atmospheres, and transcends linguistic barriers, speaking directly to the soul of the viewer.”
“Cinematography in advertising is an opportunity to explore different visual styles and techniques, creating a unique visual identity that represents the brand in an impactful way.”
“The cinematography in music videos is the opportunity to create a visually stunning world that amplifies the music experience, adding visual layers that expand the sonic narrative.”
“The cinematography in corporate videos is the art of lighting and framing the business narrative, transforming abstract concepts into concrete images that engage and captivate the viewer.”
About
I write stories with light and darkness, colors and motion. This is my language.
I think my first experience with photography was in the maternity ward when my father – a radiologist passionate about cinema – saw me for the first time through the lens of his Super 8 camera.
I grew up surrounded by equipment that could, in some way, capture and produce images. In this environment, I made my first videos with my brother and built my influences, taking my passion for the seventh art as a form of entertainment.
In 2010, I moved to New York and enrolled at the New York Film Academy in the directing program (One Year Film Making Program). After a semester, I shifted my focus to cinematography (One Year Cinematography Program) and graduated as a director of photography.
Since then, I have worked on various projects as a cinematographer and director, including feature films, short films, TV commercials, and other film experiences. These works have garnered awards, recognition, and, most importantly, a great deal of pleasure. They further fuel my passion for cinema.
- Education
- New York Film Academy — directing and cinematography
- Work
- Feature films, short films, TV commercials, music videos and corporate films
- Portfolio
- 67 videos on this site and an IMDb profile
Awards
Award-winning films and official selections at national and international festivals.
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2018
Não Esqueça Mariana
Winner of the National Professionals of the Year Award 2019 in the Institutional category.
This advertisement commissioned by ICAD, created by Filadélfia Comunicação agency, and produced by Brokolis do Brasil Filmes, raises the issue of the environmental impact caused by the mining dam destruction in Mariana and how this important topic is often overlooked.
Directed byPaulo Emílio Souto FernandesCinematographyMarcelo Borja
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2017
1x1
Winner of the Best Cinematography Award at the II Paranoá Film Festival.
Charles is a poor and lonely boy in the world who sells candy at traffic lights. One day, he is chased by police officers and ends up being shot, hovering between life and death. In the hospital, he meets Dr. Oswaldo, who takes care of his recovery. Charles returns to the favela where he lived and is convinced by a friend to commit a “lightning kidnapping.” During the execution of the crime, a coincidence occurs: the hostage is Dr. Oswaldo.
Directed byRamon AbreuCinematographyMarcelo Borja
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2016
Belo York
Winner of 3 awards at the international “100 Hour Film Race” competition, including Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Second Place for Best Film.
A blind woman in New York and a blind girl in Belo Horizonte go through an episode of Extra Sensory Perception and discover incredible things.
Directed byMarcelo Borja and Toni ComasCinematographyMarcelo Borja and Rodin Hamidi
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2012
Carrot Cake
Winner of 3 awards at the international “100 Hour Film Race” competition, including Best Actress and Best Screenplay.
A mother bakes a carrot cake for her son, who is in prison, but something is not right. What big secret is she keeping?
Directed byMarcelo Borja and Robson SantoCinematographyMarcelo Borja
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2011
I Fix Everything
Won the 5 top awards at the international “100 Hour Film Race” competition, including Best Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Director.
A young boy embarks on a journey to fix his favorite toy.
Directed byMarcelo Borja and Toni ComasCinematographyAnna Franquesa
Equipment
RED Dragon Scarlet 6K camera, Carl Zeiss and Sigma lenses, accessories, filters, lighting, sound and power.
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Let's create together.
Get in touch so that together we can create projects.
marcelo@mborja.com