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The Spirit of Discovery

The Corinthia Hotel Lisbon film, "The Spirit of Discovery", presents a series of experiences that the city of Lisbon offers its visitors, as well as the sophistication of the unique accommodations Hotel Corinthia presents to its guests, making for a combination that turns it into an unforgettable trip.

  • David Mendes
    Director
  • Corinthia Hotel Lisbon
    Producer
  • Ideias com Pernas
    Producer
  • Lara Fernandes
    Producer
  • António Morais
    Director of Photography
  • Gustavo Sá
    Photography Assistant
  • Frederico Borges
    Timelapse
  • Luís Poupinha
    Drone
  • Miguel Baptista
    Drone
  • João Lourenço
    Editor
  • David Mendes
    Color grading
  • Miguel Poção
    VFX
  • Joana Bernardo
    Hair and Make-up
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    The Spirit of Discovery
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 5 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FIACULT

    Brazil
    Estrela Diamante "Melhor Filme do Festival"
  • Art&Tur

    Portugal
    1º Prémio Nacional “Hotel, Spa e Resort”
  • Finisterra Film Art Festival

    Portugal
    1º Prémio "Hospitality"
  • Finisterra Film Art Festival

    Portugal
    2º Prémio "Advertising"
  • Baku International Tourism Film Festival

    Azerbaijan
    3º Prémio “Commercials”
Director Biography - David Mendes

With a degree in Tecnologia da Comunicação Audiovisual (Technology of Audiovisual Communication) by the Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Oporto Polytechnic Institute), David Mendes is a director and sole manager of Ideias Com Pernas with a vast experience in the creation of promotional films and commercials, as well as directing television content. He has advanced skills as a camera operator and colourist. In the last three years, has won more than 30 International Awards with tourism films.
His body of work includes creating and directing every episode of the television show “Minutos Mágicos”, broadcast by SIC Television, directing “Gala da Magia Coca-Cola”, the television spots “Corta com a Violência” and “Fora do Baralho” as well as several promotional and institutional flms for brands such as Mercedes, KPMG, L'Óreal, Optimus, Salsa, Majestic, Moscatel de Setúbal, Nogueira's Fire Food. He has also directed major live events such as fashion shows and music concerts.

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