Visual Narratives
I transform concepts into visual narratives, combining academic research, personal projects, and commercial production.
AboutAbout me
Professor, Writer and Filmmaker
Permanent freelancer. Director at Surto Coletivo Filmes. Graduated in Literature, postgraduate: Specialization in audiovisual production, Master's in Corporate Communication. Currently pursuing Visual Arts.
Author of books and animated short films. Award-winning films: "O Buraco" (The Hole) with Victor Lima at Hell de Janeiro/2023; and "Caminho das Alturas" (Path of Heights) with Míria Corrêa at Hollywood North IFF/2025, Public Choice Awards.
Has used and defended free software for over 20 years – operating self-hosted infrastructure, maintaining sovereignty over data and creative processes.
Continuous researcher of Narratology, Literature, Cinema and Philosophy.
ServicesWhat I do
Audiovisual productions for marketing, instructional, institutional, fiction, documentaries. Script, storyboard, direction, editing, post-production. 2D / 3D / mixed animation.
Audiovisual Production
From script to delivery, full free-software pipeline.
Script & Storyboard
Literary script, technical script and storyboard for ads, films and series.
2D/3D Animation
Frame-by-frame animation, Blender 3D, motion graphics and VFX.
Consulting & Teaching
Courses, workshops and consulting in free-software audiovisual production.
Integral Communication
10 chapters on communication, branding, marketing and audiovisual — a free practical guide.
Global PresenceWhere my work has shined
TestimonialsWhat they say
"Ricardo is an extremely capable, savvy and quick professional who has used free software since the beginning and masters the entire production process. Extremely generous, he has a unique ability to adapt to clients' working styles. He is a great illustrator and animator, with deep knowledge in game and application development."
"Rico is the typical modern professional, an artist who knows technology and transitions through all audiovisual languages. Beyond his technical and artistic skills, Rico is attuned to the social issues of the contemporary world. Through his films and games, he works to build a better world for youth and children from peripheral communities."
"I found Ricardo looking for Blender professionals, a free animation software. We did the first job and since then, every audiovisual project I want Ricardo involved. Besides extremely competent, he has a unique kindness and generosity, which is fundamental for me in professional partnerships!"
"Ricardo has worked with me on several opportunities. Large, medium and important projects. A super professional, creative, fast, with great command of tools and market news. Both as a creator and editor he has style and knows how to work independently or in a group. As a teacher, he is a scholar of the newest communication."
"Rico has all the technical qualities of a professional, plus an extraordinary ability to interpret what the other truly needs from their work. He offers answers to demands to ensure better results for our projects. He is much more than a simple professional: he is an accomplice in the pursuit of quality in what we do!"
"Ricardo masters theoretical frameworks and concepts that underlie his practice, while strengthening ideas of sharing and access to technological tools. As an educator, Ricardo demonstrates clarity in his explanations and care for students' knowledge acquisition, always seeking to innovate and understand market trends and social demands."
Stack100% Free
All production – from capture to delivery – runs on free software and self-hosted infrastructure. No dependence on proprietary licenses, no lock-in, no third parties with access to your projects.