Resume

Gustavo S. Gurgel

Chevy Chase, MD

gustavo1gurgel@gmail.com | 301-500-6688

EDUCATION

May 2024                Bachelor of Arts in Communication

  University of Maryland, College Park

  Summa Cum Laude

Relevant Courses: Narrative Filmmaking, Documentary Filmmaking, Cinematography, Film Editing, Film Production

EXPERIENCE

April 2025 Production/Cinematography Assistant

  Words Beats & Life — Jazz & Blossoms Event, Washington, D.C.

• Supported lead cinematographer Ellie Walton during Jazz & Blossoms, coordinating shot list execution and ensuring seamless transitions between setups in a live event environment.

• Maintained readiness of camera gear throughout production, handling quick equipment swaps and troubleshooting on the fly to keep the shoot running smoothly.

• Acted as a spatial buffer between crew and audience, creating clear lines of sight and preserving composition quality during handheld and crowd-based shooting.

March 2025 Co-Director/Director’s Mentee

Frame Forward DC — Father’s Quince Short Narrative Film, Washington, D.C.

• Directed key scenes, collaborating closely with the director to shape the film’s visual style and narrative flow. 

• Assisted in the planning and execution of the overall film, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining the director’s vision throughout production. 

• Gained hands-on experience as the director’s mentee, learning the art of directing by observing and supporting all aspects of on-set decision-making.

January – May 2024     Director/Executive Producer/Writer/Cinematographer

                                 LET THEM EAT CAKE! Short Documentary Film, Washington, D.C.

• Directed and oversaw the entire production process of the film, ensuring the creative vision and goals were met.

• Co-wrote the structure and script, collaborating closely with other writers to develop a compelling narrative.

• Managed all aspects of filming, from planning shots to operating the camera, ensuring high-quality footage was captured.

 April 2024          Main Camera Operator/Production Assistant

                                 Sauce & Smoke Short Documentary Film, Washington, D.C.

• Operated the main camera for the Sauce & Smoke short documentary film, ensuring high-quality footage.

• Assisted in production tasks, contributing to pre-production planning and on-set coordination.

• Collaborated with the director and crew to achieve the artistic vision and maintain project timelines.

April – May 2023   Director/Producer/Screenplay Writer

                                 University of Maryland’s “Find Your Place,” College Park, MD

• Directed and produced content for an event, demonstrated strong artistic vision and storytelling ability.

• Managed all aspects of film production, including pre-production planning, casting, location scouting, and post-production editing, resulting in projects completed on time.

• Oversaw the editing process, worked closely with editors to achieve the desired artistic and emotional impact.

January 2023           Director/Producer/Writer/Editor

                                 It’s Drag Innit Short Documentary Film, London, UK

• Managed all aspects of documentary production, from initial research and pre-production planning to on-location shooting and post-production editing.

• Oversaw the selection and coordination of interviewees, crew members.

• Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro for editing.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Portuguese, Italian, Spanish

ACADEMIC FRATERNITY

 The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

AWARDS AND HONORS

June 2024                College of Arts & Humanities Dean's List

May 2024                University of Maryland Film Festival Honoree

December 2023       College of Arts & Humanities Dean’s List

May 2023            College of Arts & Humanities Dean’s List

April 2023           University of Maryland Film Festival Honoree

December 2022       College of Arts & Humanities Dean’s List

REFERENCES

Available upon request

*WILLING TO RELOCATE*