João Gabriel Pelosi Pereira
24, Camera Assistant
⚲ Based in São Paulo, Brazil | Available Worldwide
Overview
Formally trained in Audiovisual Studies at UFMS (graduated top of class) with academic experience at the University of Porto, I am a Camera Assistant and Cinematographer. My background bridges hands-on operations in rental house dispatch with on-set technical workflows for high-end commercial and cinema crews. A proactive collaborator, I bring equipment expertise, sharp data management, and crew leadership to productions.
Professional Work History
2021 – 2023 | Indie Rental — Rental House Operations & Dispatch
Managed camera package prep, inventory tracking, and technical client check-outs.
Managed camera package prep, inventory tracking, and technical client check-outs.
2023 – 2025 | Óia Filmes — In-House Camera Assistant & Cinematographer
Handled technical workflows, gear logistics, and camera operations for commercial productions.
Handled technical workflows, gear logistics, and camera operations for commercial productions.
2020 – Present | A Boca Filmes — Co-Founder of Independent Cinema Collective
Managed independent cinema initiatives, curated film exhibitions, and workshops.
Managed independent cinema initiatives, curated film exhibitions, and workshops.
2023 – Present | Commercials & Cinema
Contributed to 25+ productions as Cinematographer and Camera Assistant.
Contributed to 25+ productions as Cinematographer and Camera Assistant.
Education & Training
Academic
B.A. in Audiovisual Studies (UFMS, Brazil - Top of class), Academic Mobility (U.Porto, Portugal).
B.A. in Audiovisual Studies (UFMS, Brazil - Top of class), Academic Mobility (U.Porto, Portugal).
Camera & Focus
Focus Narrative (Clóvis Ghiorzi / Bucareste), Focus Club (Rafael Farinas / Marc Films).
Focus Narrative (Clóvis Ghiorzi / Bucareste), Focus Club (Rafael Farinas / Marc Films).
Cinematography & Lighting
Cinematography Journey (Azul Serra / Bucareste), Technical Gaffer Training (Marlon Rocha / Armada Academy), Cinematography (Alziro Barbosa / FullCine).
Cinematography Journey (Azul Serra / Bucareste), Technical Gaffer Training (Marlon Rocha / Armada Academy), Cinematography (Alziro Barbosa / FullCine).
Technical Skills & Camera Systems
Camera Systems: ARRI Alexa 35, ARRI Alexa Mini, RED Komodo, Blackmagic Pyxis 12K, Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro, Sony FX3.
Lenses: ARRI Master Prime, ARRI Ultra Prime, ARRI Standard Speed, Century Kinoptik, Cooke Varotal/Panchro, DZOFilm Arles Prime. Cooke Anamorphic /i, Blazar Remus Series.
Focus, Video & Wireless: ARRI SXU-1, ARRI UDM-1, Tilta Nucleus-M, Teradek Bolt 6, Teradek Bolt 4K, SmallHD Bolt, SmallHD 703, SmallHD Indie 7, SmallHD Focus.
Languages
Portuguese
(Native)
(Native)
English
(Professional Working Proficiency)
(Professional Working Proficiency)