Filipe Zapelini
Biography

Originally from Brazil and currently based in New York, Filipe is a multi-disciplinary director, a cinematographer and a global nomad. His work boasts a deep connection to his characters and a distinct contemporary visual language. Often drawing on his own personal experiences and harnessing the energy and exuberance of sport, music, and street culture, Filipe delivers a signature combination of documentary-style storytelling and striking cinematic film. With a background in graphic design, Motion and post-Production, Filipe has worked with brands such as Adidas, Honda, Stella Artois, Nike and Oakley. His most recent campaign for Vans is an artful showcase of youthful skill and vitality set against the gritty and colorful backdrop of New York City.