Edward James Davies

British-born, Brazilian-based film-maker with a wealth of experience in international film and television production, from programme development through to the edit. Ed is an imaginative thinker, a meticulous planner a confident shooter and a creative editor with a natural instinct for storytelling. With over two decades of international production experience, Ed is able to adapt to a wide variety of situations, from working with global celebrities to remote indigenous tribes.

• Title: Director, Producer, DOP, Editor
• Nationality: British
• Age: 43

• "After the Rain", Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor.

Feature-length documentary about the environmental disaster that occurred in São Sebastião, in 2023.

• "Djaexãa Porá: Um Olhar Pelo Futuro", Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor.

Documentary about the culture and traditions of the M’bya Guarani people who live in Aldeia Rio Silveiras, São Sebastião.

• "Esgotados" (Mídia Ninja), Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor.

Web series which investigates the environmental and social problems caused by the lack of basic sanitation in Cambury, São Sebastião.

• "Secrets of the Ancient" (Netflix), Producer.

Documentary series about controversial journalist Graham Hancock’s investigations into mysterious lost civilizations. Filmed in locations across the Brazilian Amazon region.

• "Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating" (BBC, CBC, Arte), Director / Cinematographer.

Documentary about ultra-processed foods, with academic Carlos Monteiro at USP.

• "Hairy Tales" (CBC), Producer / Director / Cinematographer.

Documentary about the science behind our hair, filmed with researchers in Rio de Janeiro.

• "Being Lewis Hamilton" (Feature documentary), Cinematographer.

Feature-length documentary about the life of the seven-time Formula 1 champion.

• "Lula: The Man Taking on Bolsonaro" (The Economist), Director / Cinematographer.

Special report about “Bolsonarismo” in Brazil and Lula's candidacy for President.

• "Ed Stafford: First Man Out" (Discovery), Cinematographer.

Adventurer Ed Stafford demonstrates how to survive in the Amazon.

• "Brazil: Children Caught in the Crossfire" (Sky News), Cinematographer.

Special report about children dealing with violence in the favelas of Rio. Winner of RTS and Broadcast Digital Awards.

• "Inside the Great Vaccine Race" (CBC), Producer / Director / Cinematographer.

Documentary about the Covid-19 pandemic, filmed on location with the São Paulo ambulance service and at the Pfizer laboratory.

• "Sobre Agua" (VideoSaúde, FioCruz), Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor.

Short documentary about a favela community on the outskirts of Santos.

• "The Man who Walked Around the World" (Feature documentary), Producer.

Branded documentary about the global influence of the whisky brand  Johnnie Walker.

• "Day Zero" (Netflix), Location Producer / Director / Cinematographer.

Feature-length documentary about the global water crisis. Filmed on location during a mission with IBAMA to intercept an illegal deforestation operation in the Amazon.

• "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" (Netflix), Location Producer.

BAFTA and Emmy-winning series revealing the inner machinations of the global F1 circuit.

• "A Day in the Life of Earth" (BBC), Producer / Director / Cinematographer.

Documentary about the natural phenomena that occur across the planet during 24 hours. Filmed on location at the “Pororoca” tidal bore on the Amazon river.

• "7 Goals that Shook Brazil" (History Channel), Producer / Director / Cinematographer.

Documentary exploring the notorious football match between Brazil and Germany at the 2014 World Cup, featuring interviews with Pelé, Romário, and Luis Felip Scholari.

• "One Man, One City, Three Evictions" (Thomson Reuters Foundation), Cinematographer.

Documentary about a resident of Rio de Janeiro who has been forcibly evicted from his home on three separate occasions. Directed by Nicky Milne.

• "Williams: The F1 Story" (Feature documentary), Producer.

Documentary about the Williams Formula One team including an interview with Brazilian former world champion, Nelson Piquet.

• "Ellen Page: Gaycations" (Viceland, HBO ), Producer.

Emmy-nominated documentary series exploring global attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, featuring an interview with Jair Bolsonaro.

• "Ronaldo: The Movie" (Universal Pictures), Producer / Cinematographer.

Documentary about the life of the world’s most famous footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

• "Earth in the Age of Man" (National Graphic / PBS), Producer / Director / Cinematographer.

Factual series that looks at the relationship between man and the natural world. Filmed on location with the Surui tribe in Rondônia.

• "Stephen Fry: Out There" (BBC), Producer.

Mini-series following British institution Stephen Fry as he examines how the LGBTQ+ community is treated in different countries. Featuring an interview with Jair Bolsonaro.