Oliver Rodrigues J
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Oliver Rodrigues J
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Oliver Rodrigues J
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said journalist Abel, surprised when, during a visit to a photo exhibition about Portugal's cod fishermen in May 2023, we recognised a deceased family member in a photo. We hadn't expected it.
Today we are in the middle of planning to turn parts of this story into a (documentary) film.
Why am I telling you this? Read the first section of the text again, above – would you like to know how the story continues?
So, you certainly seem interested, even though we haven't filmed a single scene yet. But why is that?
Because you're already seeing the film, or at least part of it, in your mind's eye. Just these few lines have already done the trick.
The fact that the story is real and not made up plays a role, and perhaps also that you can put yourself in the situation.
These include, in particular, films for companies and institutions, as well as music videos and documentaries.
I work with a well-coordinated team and, thanks to our experience in branding and visual communication, we can realize various types of film projects, from commercial commissions to more independent projects such as music videos or documentaries.
One thing is always important to all of us: the story has to be right.
We are happy to take care of this in advance.
As is common in the film industry, we calculate offers tailored to your needs.
I'm Oliver, 43, from Saarland. I studied communication design and photography in Trier and ran my own recording studio at the same time. After over 20 years of experience in design, typography, and photography, my focus since 2020 has been on film, as it combines everything: image, sound, and storytelling.
2025 has started well: one of my music videos was shown at the Max Ophüls Prize, and I am also planning a documentary film project in Portugal with my wife Denise Rodrigues.
2024–2025
Collaboration
Film collaboration group of the Greater Region, which is working together on a film concept within the framework of the Arc Film Festival and the Greater Region.
2021–2025
Creative Director
Film production and communication design, Saarbrücken. Two employees in 2021. Storytelling and corporate film projects for clients in the Greater Region.
2009–2020
design
Design with a focus on digital design, branding, corporate design and identity, as well as photography. For an agency in Hamburg and various start-ups in the digital and academic sectors in Saarland.
2012–2020
Collaboration
LIGATURA, 2012-2018, a coworking space in Saarbrücken with a café and open networking for startups and companies with over 200 members. Since 2018, participation in FASE 15 / HALLE 4 Saarbrücken.
2003–2009
Studies
Communication Design, Diploma 2009,
Final thesis in typography and photography.