Audiovisual Producer
based in Nazaré, Portugal
As an independent producer, we are specialized in Big Wave Surf industry.
Each project is unique and has a story to tell. We embrace our works with professionalism and passion. Facing the future with a creative and positive mind is our main mission.
OUR WORKS
Thumbs Up x Nazaré
A high-energy production crafted for India’s iconic beverage brand Thumbs Up. Shot on location in Nazaré, this campaign fused the raw power of the Atlantic with bold, cinematic visuals tailored for the Indian market. From towering cliffs to explosive surf scenes, Above Creators delivered full-service production — including location scouting, permits, logistics, and execution — bringing an international vision to life with local expertise.
The result? A viral sensation with over 230 million views on Instagram and 29 million on YouTube, cementing this as one of the most impactful branded surf productions to ever come out of Nazaré.
Vox - Biggest Wave in the World Explained
For this youtube documentary by Vox Media, exploring how Nazaré became the epicenter of the world’s biggest waves, Above Creators served as the full local production partner.
We provided end-to-end support — from land, water, and aerial cinematography to sourcing archive footage, securing permits, managing logistics, and offering key local contacts. Our deep connection to the Nazaré community allowed us to help cast the right talent, recommend locations, and provide an experienced local DoP to ensure a visually compelling and authentic result.
A powerful dive into the physics, culture, and soul of Nazaré — told with precision and impact.
CTT – 100 Foot Delivery
An audacious concept brought to life in the heart of Nazaré’s big wave arena. Above Creators was invited by Havas Portugal and Casper Films to lead local production for this groundbreaking campaign by CTT – Correios de Portugal. “100 Foot Delivery” imagines a postal delivery like no other — across giant waves, delivered by big wave surfer Tony Laureano at Praia do Norte.
We handled full local production, including water, land, and aerial cinematography, on-the-ground logistics, catering, and local crew coordination. Leveraging our deep roots in Nazaré and experience in extreme surf environments, we ensured the impossible became real — and cinematic.
The project was internationally recognized and featured by The One Club for Creativity and Ads of the World.
Surfline Outfront: Portugal
directed by Luís "Ben" de Sá
"Basically, there’s Heaven, there’s Earth, and somewhere in the space between is Portugal."
Invited by Surfline, one of the world’s leading surf platforms, Luís "Ben" de Sá was selected to direct and produce the Portugal edition of Outfront — a global series that spotlights the soul of surfing through the lens of acclaimed filmmakers. Previous editions have featured names like Morgan Maassen, Gabriel Novis, Andrew Kaineder, and Matt Kleiner, showcasing locations such as Tahiti, California, and Indonesia.
This short film is a personal and visual journey through the West Side of Portugal — from the raw energy of Nazaré, to the iconic barrels of Supertubos in Peniche, and the timeless flow of Ericeira’s pointbreaks.
Combining poetic cinematography with deep local knowledge, Ben offers a glimpse of the places, people, and power that shape this coastline — one of the most diverse and consistent wave zones on the planet.
Above Creators was responsible for the full creative direction and production, delivering a piece that reflects not just waves, but identity, presence and the magic of Portugal’s western soul.
Portrait and Fashion Photography
Social Media Collaboration & Partnership
Supporting and building a relationship with other businesses by establishing networks, working together, and sharing audiences.
"There's so much more to the technical aspect and logistics and swell angles and storms, canyons, rescue, spotters and on and on.
It is perhaps one of surfing's most volatile mixes, a potent, ticking time bomb that can be more mountain than ocean at times. And isn't that what makes it all so compelling? Now, imagine growing up there. Imagine having Nazare as your local and learning all the intricacies that comes with it. Luis de Sa, aka Ben, from Above Media, is that legend. Not only born and raised at Nazare, he's surfed it a heck of a lot. But also, through that, has been scoping out angles to shoot that you may not have seen before." - Magic Seaweed