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About Luis de Maia

He did it all.

He was a postman, eclectic DJ, geriatric nurse.
Worked as a welder in a stunt team, as a bouncer in the best club in town and as a graphic designer in a small advertising agency in Lisbon.
Luis is clearly a child of the late 80s and 90s Clubculture.
Soulboy, mod, breakdancer.
Always underground, sometimes avant-garde and always kind of punk.
But one thing above all, he is always a designer in everything he does.

Art, music and photography have been his companions from the beginning and since he has been behind the camera, Luis has shot documentaries in crisis and war zones, as well as feature films, music videos and even wildlife films in the rainforests of South America, among many other things.

Luis has been working very successfully as a dop and director for several years now, exclusively in the advertising industry.
So maybe you can just call him the most experienced youngster you can get.


But most importantly, he's a charismatic, multitasking, and empathetic dop.
On set he is quick, polite and always charming with a vast experience and strong technical know-how.
No matter where, or for which format, we like his creative diversity and his constant search for the perfect picture, with which he supports every project in a creative and unique way.

Working with Luis is simply a pleasure.

As the child of political refugees from two different countries and traveling since ever, he feels at home anywhere in the world.
In his free time, he commutes between Portugal and Germany, together with his wonderful wife, the great son and now two fluffy cats.

Luis speaks German, English and Portuguese.

Movies as director

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024Mülltrennung wirkt - Duale Systeme (WT)CommercialLuis de MaiaOki Films GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2022Bion3 Energy - Energie aus dem Bauch herausCommercialLuis de MaiaCircles Filmproduktion GmbH [de]
2022Caparol - Caparol feat. Elefunk - Oberfläche. Obernice.CommercialLuis de MaiaNamoto GmbH & Co KG [de]
2022Barmenia - Kinderprodukte für die KleinstenCommercialLuis de MaiaRabbicorn Films GmbH (formerly Jotz! Filmproduktion GmbH) [de]
2022Barmenia - KinderprodukteCommercialLuis de MaiaRabbicorn Films GmbH (formerly Jotz! Filmproduktion GmbH) [de]
2022Caparol - The Power of SurfaceCorporate FilmLuis de MaiaNamoto GmbH & Co KG [de]
2022L‘Oréal - Cinta Laura meets Dr. Zenker (WT)CommercialLuis de MaiaTwinFilm GmbH [de]
2021Bion3 Immun - Das Immunsystem unterstützenCommercialLuis de MaiaTwinFilm GmbH [de]
2021Coral - Weil das Leben bunt istCommercialLuis de MaiaTwinFilm GmbH [de]
2021Dr. Beckmann - Waschmaschinen Hygiene-ReinigerCommercialLuis de MaiaNeverest GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2021Dr. Beckmann - Dr. Beckmann Teppich Flecken-BürsteCommercialLuis de MaiaNeverest GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2021Dr. Beckmann - Waschmaschinen Hygiene ReinigerCommercialLuis de MaiaNeverest GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2021Barmenia - Tierversicherung. Ihr Haustier ist einzigartigCommercialLuis de MaiaRabbicorn Films GmbH (formerly Jotz! Filmproduktion GmbH) [de]
2021Bionade - Ehrliche Früchte, Ehrliche Darstellung, Ehrliche KulisseCommercialLuis de MaiaOki Films GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2021Head & Shoulders - RefillCommercialLuis de MaiaTwinFilm GmbH [de]
2021Gilette - Be Ready For The New LookCommercialLuis de MaiaTwinFilm GmbH [de]
2021Oral B - Wow YourselfCommercialLuis de MaiaTwinFilm GmbH [de]
2020Dr. Beckmann - Colour & Dirt CollectorCommercialLuis de MaiaNeverest GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2020Dr. Beckmann - Service-it Deep Clean Washing Machine CleanerCommercialLuis de MaiaNeverest GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2020Dr. Beckmann - Carpet Stain RemoverCommercialLuis de MaiaNeverest GmbH & Co. KG [de]

Movies as director of photography

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023ZDF - 60 Jahre ZDFTrailerAndreas HeidenreichStereo Films Berlin GmbH
2022Milram - FrühlingsstreichCommercialDavid AufdembrinkeFilm Deluxe GmbH
2022Bion3 Energy - Energie aus dem Bauch herausCommercialLuis de MaiaCircles Filmproduktion GmbH [de]
2022Mcdonald´s - Spicy McChicken and Spicy Chicken McNuggetsCommercialAndreas PfohlRocket Film GmbH [ch]
2022Ramazotti - FrescoCommercialFrank Martines SchmidtOki Films GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2022Exército de Salvação - Anjinhos de NatalCommercialVasco EusébioKrypton Films [pt]
2022AADIC - Olhe pelo CoraçãoCommercialRenata LučićKrypton Films [pt]
2022Aldi - Ano NovoCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Aldi - O Pirex da DiscórdiaCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Aldi - Cuidado com o cãoCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Aldi - O bolo da firmaCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022SNS 24 - CorridaCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Vodafone Portugal - HBOCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Vodafone - End of SummerCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Vodafone - BoostCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Vodafone - Amazon PrimeCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Vodafone - Verão FelizCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022McDonald’s - Concerto PerfeitoCommercialPedro PintoKrypton Films [pt]
2022McDonald’s - Jogo PerfeitoCommercialFred OliveiraKrypton Films [pt]
2022Luso - Naturalmente EquilibradaCommercialPedro AmorimKrypton Films [pt]

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2009BMW X1 - X-MasCommercialLuis de MaiaBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)storyboard artist
2009Mythos AmazonasDocumentary (multi-part), arte, National Geographic, NDR [de], ORF [at]Christian BaumeisterLight & Shadow GmbHscuba dop
2009BMW - Chris Pfeiffer rides BMW TowerCommercialDaniel PhilippBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)remote camera operator
2008BMW - BMW S1000RR SuperbikeCommercialLuis de MaiaBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)treatmentliner
2007Sony PlayStation - Parkour. The Way (Ulm)Corporate FilmAnja BentzienEyes Wide Open GmbH [de]steadicam operator
2007Abendzeitung - Das Gesicht dieser StadtCommercialLuis de MaiaBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)screenwriter
2007Abendzeitung - Das Gesicht dieser StadtCommercialLuis de MaiaBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)storyboard artist
2007Wettenbach (WT)TV SeriesMarek Helsnerserie17 Medienproduktionstoryboard artist
2006Motorola - Moto-Incentive - HawaiiCorporate FilmMarkus Friedrichsblueskye media GmbH [de]scuba dop
2006HypoVereinsbank - HVB WELTmeisterschaftCorporate FilmLuis de MaiaBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)storyboard artist
2005Wanted AnacondaDocumentary, arteMultipleBlue Paw Artistsscuba dop
2003Die Clique - Freunde, das Leben beginnt (Testpilot) (WT)Documentary SeriesMarcus OlschewskiTresor TV Produktions GmbH [de]eng camera DOP - Digi Beta
2000HypoVereinsbank - Trainee 2Corporate FilmAxel BreuerBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)2nd unit dop Super 16 mm
2000HypoVereinsbank - Trainee 2Corporate FilmAxel BreuerBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)camera operator
2000HypoVereinsbank - Trainee 2000Corporate FilmAxel BreuerBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)2nd unit dop Super 16 mm
2000HypoVereinsbank - Trainee 2000Corporate FilmAxel BreuerBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)camera operator
1999Gott ist der SchwimmtrainerShort FilmAnthony Lew ShunHFF Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München [de]scuba dop
1999Deutsche Telekom - Smart CardCommercialAxel BreuerBavaria Communications GmbH (vormals Bavaria Film Interactive)camera operator
1998Fancy - Flames of LoveMusic VideoGuy TrieboldUnited Synergy Media GmbH [de]camera operator S16 mm
1996Bombay - Geliebter MolochDocumentary, ZDF [de]MultipleAdanos Film GmbH [de]1st assistant camera

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2007Siemens AG - Megatrends 2006Deutscher WirtschaftsfilmpreisNewcomerNominated
2007Abendzeitung - Das Gesicht dieser StadtITVA - Award BronzeTV-/KinowerbungWinner
2005KSB AG - Faszination KSBThe Chicago Int. Filmfest/IntercomSpecial Achievment Cinematography Gold PlaqueWinner

Basic data

LanguagesEnglishItalianPortugueseSpanish
Experience abroadAustralia and Oceania: Australia, Polynesia
Central America: Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
Central Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland
North Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia
North America: Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, USA
Northern Europe: Iceland, Norway, Sweden
East Asia: China, Hong Kong, North Korea
Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine
South Africa: South Africa
South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela
South Asia: India
Southern Europe: Andorra, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Italy, Portugal, Spain
Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand
Southeastern Europe: Rumania
West Africa: Sierra Leone
West Asia: Bahrain, Qatar, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Western Europe: Belgium, England, France, Netherlands, Scotland
LicencesB (car) [eu], C1 (truck < 3,5t <= 7,5t) [eu], diving licence - CMAS*, diving licence - PADI Open Water [int], International Press Card
Immediate working areaMunich
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Bavaria
Accommodation possibilitiesBarcelona, Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, Lisbon, Mumbai (fka Bombay), Rio de Janeiro, Toronto