I’m Ângelo Varela, a UK-based filmmaker who believes in the power of connection.
Every story I tell, whether it’s a commercial, music video, documentary, or short film, is grounded in emotion, shaped by purpose, and crafted with care. I started my career editing TV and cinema ads for brands like Vodafone and EasyJet, and over the years, I’ve directed award-winning short films, impactful branded campaigns, and visually striking music videos.
I care deeply about what I create and even more about how it makes people feel.
I tell stories I connect with people.
Let’s get to work!
Recent projects: ADLL - Ideal Hoodie; Rossana - The Entertainer; Marbles - The Different colours of mental health.
CLIENTS
NHS, True Cadence, Honor, Easyjet, Vodafone, Sagres, OLX, TAP, Galp, Thermomix and more.
MUSICIANS
O Solitário, Rossana, Litos, Kelvin5Star, Hadji, Vado Más Ki Ás and more.
SHORT FILMS
Juicers (2021); Nostalgia (2019); 1st Time (2018); Loved (2017); I Miss You (2016)
AWARDS/OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
ADLL: IDEAL HOODIE (2025)
Shortlist: Shiny Awards
Marbles: The Different Colours of Mental Health (2023)
Honorable Mention: Mental Health Film at Greenwich Film Festival
Juicers (2021)
Honorable Mention: Best Comedy Short Film at London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
Semi-Finalist: Best Comedy Short Film at Lit Laughs International Comedy Film Festival
Finalist: Best Comedy Short Film at Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
Selected at KIIFF
INTERVIEWS