I started taking pictures at a young age, inspired by my parents who both worked as wedding photographers. In parallel with independent projects as still photographer and cinematographer, I started working as camera assistant during my bachelor's degree in Film Studies (2009-2013). I've worked in commercials and film productions in Brazil for over a decade, seeking abroad experience, which includes a state grant to attend the Advanced Cinematography workshop at Maine Media (USA) in 2015. Also, I was a scholarship cinematography student in the European master's program Kino Eyes (PT, EE, SCT 2018-2020). Recently, I was part of Castello Errante film residency in Italy. Most of the times, you can find me in Lisbon, São Paulo and Florianópolis.
Highlights:
2021 – Best Drama at Berlin Sci-fi filmfest (Terminal Happiness)
2020 - Best Cinematography 48 hour challenge Lisbon (Food For Thought)
2020 - Official Selection Camerimage Festival (Terminal Happiness)
2015 - Best Cinematography Short Films FAM Festival Audiovisual Mercosul (O voo da Borboleta)
2014 - 2nd best still series film photography Florianópolis Photography Marathon
Member:
Brazilian Cinematography Association - ABC
Brazilian Collective of Female Cinematographers - DAFB
The International Collective of Female Cinematographers - ICFC
Projects
- Cinematography: From the idea to the final shot.Check the whole process: www.dinizmichele.com.br/terminalhappiness Terminal Happiness is a sci-fi short film made by a diverse crew from all over the world under the Kino Eyes master's program. The story written by Chinh Van Tran and directed by Eric Romero, follows the journey of Miranda - a cancer patient in a happy therapy treatment. Regarding the cinematography, we went for a bold visual concept that portrays a dystopic system where positivity is mandatory. As planned during the first meet
Work history
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Michele started taking pictures very early in her life, inspired by her parents who both worked as wedding photographers.
In 2009, in parallel with independent projects, she started working as camera assistant during her bachelor's degree in Film Studies (Florianópolis, Brazil). After graduation, Michele attended the Advanced Cinematography workshop at Maine Media (USA) and moved to Rio and then São Paulo, where she took part of several film and commercial productions in different camera roles. Between 2018 and 2020, Michele Diniz was a scholarship cinematographer student in Kino Eyes European MA (Portugal, Estonia, Scotland). Recently, she shot the short movie ' Terminal Happiness', which was selected in Camerimage Festival, respected for curating the best of cinematography art. Michele is currently based in Lisbon, available everywhere.
Highlights:
2020 - Best Cinematography 48 hour challenge Lisbon (Food For Thought)
2020 - Official Selection Camerimage Festival (Terminal Happiness)
2020 - Best Documentary Cinematography Premio ABC (camera operator - Amazonia Groove)
2019 - Best Cinematography SXSW Festival (camera operator - Amazonia Groove)
2015 - Best Cinematography Short Films FAM Festival Audiovisual Mercosul (O voo da Borboleta)
Skills
- Davinci Resolve
- Premiere Pro
- Lighting
- Adobe Lightroom
- Camera
- Cinematography
- Film
- Indesign
- Documentary
- Documentary Photography
Education