Originally from Brazil and currently based in New York, Filipe travels the world to chase authentic stories. As a multi-disciplinary director and global nomad, he connects intimately with characters and captures deep meaning in a contemporary visual language that pairs emotion with sobriety in a powerful way. Combining a background in graphic design, Motion and post-Production, Filipe has worked with brands such as Adidas, Honda, Stella Artois and Oakley. His cinematic signature of documentary-style storytelling has earned him numerous Vimeo Staff Picks – and he is only just getting started.
Director Filipe Zapelini worked together with RazorSoft Inc for this short film challenging the culture of indoor biking. Bike life is all about living and exploring the culture and community of your city. So when a different type of bike life (indoor biking) stormed the homes of many people, Vans and SE Bikes decided to react with a message to go outside.
Client: Vans
Executive Creative Director: Rob Teague
Creative Director: Bruno Luglio
VP Creative: Jamie Reilly
Sr. Creative: Trinity Rose
Director: Filipe Zapelini
D.O.P.: Mika Altskan
Production Company: RazorSoft
Executive Producer: Matthew Greeley
Co-Producer: Manon Carrié
Assistant Director: Dulce Lamarca
First AC: Davide Sorasio
2nd AC: Ben Harris
Art Director: Natalie Nareau
Stylist: Alexandra McCown
Steadicam: Franz Josef Brun
Trike Tech: Ari Moore
Grip: Danny Green
Gaffer: Lyon Taylor
Swing: Kevin Bacon
Sound: Snack Sound
Voice Artist: Sam Stillman
Edit Company: Cut + Run
Editor: Mah Ferraz
Assistant Editor: Erica
Flame Artist: Bardanha (Fernando Branco), Liquor Media
Colorist: Felipe Tolotti, Liquor Media
Music: Lou Schmidt
Original Music & Sound Design: Antfood
Location Manager: NY Film locations, Andrew Samaha
Consigliere: Ryan Glos
Boss Link: Zach Staggers
Set PA: Laure Adamo, Mike Lighston, Samuel Burstein
Christian is a Paralympic champion from Chile who lost his sight at the age of 12.
This short documentary is a tribute to his person and his legacy.
The combination of strength, will and sensitivity.
Directed by: Filipe Zapelini & Douglas Bernardt
Agency: None
D.O.P.: Lucas Oliveira
Produced by: Juan Ossa
Editor: Gabriel Honzik
Grading: Mauricio de Oliveira
When you see someone running in Jamaica, every step carries inspiration.
There, track and field is not just a regular sport, it’s passion, dedication and truly being devoted.
Directed by: Filipe Zapelini & Douglas Bernardt
Agency: None
D.O.P: Lucas D. Oliveira
Production: Marina Hecker
Editor: PUDIM
Grading: Lucas Moesch
An independent skateboard project created by Will Dias and Filipe Zapelini.
In the era of Liquid Modernity, Will moves over his skating across the metropolis like a fish in a river, ignoring divisions and barriers, taking forms, occupying spaces, diluting certainties, beliefs and practices.
Directed and written by: Filipe Zapelini
Agency: None
D.O.P.: Mika Altskan
Production: Jacob Gottlieb
Editor: Filipe Zapelini
Grading: Sid Pires
This video is part of the exhibition RATSREPUS, from Fabiano Rodrigues and Akira Shiroma, in Rio. A skateboard and contemporary art project commissioned by Adidas originals, curated by Lucas Ribeiro, which is part of a global campaign for the superstar model, aiming the implosion of the concept of what is a "superstar”.
Directed by: Fabiano Rodrigues
Agency: None
D.O.P: Filipe Zapelini
Production: Slash Slash EXE/Santa Transmedia
Edit: Fabiano Rodrigues & Filipe Zapelini
Here's to the supporters and fans, united by the same love for the game.
Credits:
Concept and Creative: GOMA STUDIOS
Creative Director: Rudah
Director: Filipe Zapelini
EPs: Vinicius Rochlin & Roberta Tannus
Producer: Djali Brown-Cepeda
Production Manager: Zora Schiltz-Rouse
Field Producer: Cole Bruni
Creative Consultants: Sebastian Ramirez, Manuela Cruz Parada
DP: Lucas da Oliveira
1st AC: Lamar McCormick
2nd AC: Andre Fernández
Steadicam: Jonathan Dunbar
Grip: Huttemberg Nassar
Sound Recordist: Ayo Hooks
MUA: Beverly Sanchez
PA/Driver: Sophia DeBaun
Post House: Ancillary Post
Post EP: Daniel Boventer
Editor: Brian Chambers
Editor Anthem, Shortform: Christian Oreste
Original Music: Daniele de Virgilio
Graphics: WeiShen Wang
Here's to the supporters and fans, united by the same love for the game.
Credits:
Concept and Creative: GOMA
Creative Director: Rudah
Director: Filipe Zapelini
EPs: Vinicius Rochlin & Roberta Tannus
Producer: Djali Brown-Cepeda
Production Manager: Zora Schiltz-Rouse
Field Producer: Andrea DoSouto
DP: Lucas da Oliveira
1st AC: Arthur Castellano
2nd AC: Darnell Bettis
Steadicam: Edward Hill
Grip: Zoey Towner
Sound Recordist: Ramon Cortes
MUA: Camila Rose
PA/Driver: Brandon Brown
Post House: Ancillary Post
Post EP: Daniel Boventer
Editor: Brian Chambers
Editor Anthem, Shortform: Christian Oreste
Original Music: Daniele de Virgilio
Graphics: WeiShen Wang