RAPHAEL BITTENCOURT

Raphael Bittencourt is a multi-award-winning Brazilian filmmaker, photographer, and creative director known for his distinctive cinematic voice and cross-disciplinary expertise. With over two decades of experience in film, television, photography, and design, Raphael brings a sharp visual sensibility and storytelling depth to every project he leads.

His career began in Brazil, where he quickly gained recognition for his ability to navigate and deliver high-caliber productions despite the limitations of an emerging film economy. Since then, he has been involved in the creation of dozens of independent films, documentaries, and branded content projects, both as a director and as a trusted collaborator. His body of work spans continents and formats—from advertising campaigns for Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Where Magazine, Keune, and others, to critically acclaimed narrative and documentary films.

Raphael wrote, directed, and edited the award-winning short film BID, which screened at 19 international festivals and earned 9 awards, serving as the proof of concept for his feature currently in development. He also edited the celebrated documentary Fosse: Recreated, directed by Wolfgang Glattes—an industry veteran whose credits include Cabaret and All That Jazz.

His photographic work has been featured in multiple publications and was notably exhibited at the Louvre Museum. He was a guest lecturer at Fotografar, one of South America’s largest professional photography events, and was featured in FHOX Magazine, Brazil’s most influential photography publication at the time.

After a successful run in Los Angeles, Raphael is now based in Atlanta, where he continues to direct and produce original content while also serving as a Professor of Film and Television at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). He remains actively involved in the international festival circuit and serves as a jury member for three respected festivals: the Valley Film Festival, Diversity in Cannes, and the Festival de Cinema de Jaraguá do Sul.

With a background in graphic design (UFPR) and an MFA in Filmmaking (NYFA), Raphael bridges the gap between visual artistry and strategic execution. He is currently open to creative collaborations, commercial work, producing partnerships, and co-development opportunities—especially those that push creative boundaries and foster meaningful storytelling.