With over two decades of experience in film and television, Ricardo Gonçalves leads WLP Innovation’s audiovisual department. Probably the calmest person on any film set, he keeps productions running smoothly, no matter the challenge. When he’s not behind the camera, he’s most likely surfing—or watching surf videos.

His latest work is Arte com Selos (Art Through Stamps), a documentary series for RTP2 exploring the history of Portuguese art through the world of philately, scheduled to premiere soon.

Ricardo has directed a wide range of documentaries and television series, including Arquiteturas da Vinha – Adegas (Wine Architecture – Wineries), Luís Ferreira Alves – Um Olhar Construído, Atelier d’Arquitetura, Reservas da Biosfera Portugal, Marcas com História (Brands with History) and Marcas com Sustentabilidade (Brands with Sustainability).

His international portfolio includes directing the official Postcards for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, hosted in Portugal and watched by millions worldwide. During his years working in Angola for Channel 2 of Angola’s public broadcaster (TPA), Ricardo was involved in the project Caminhos para a Paz (Paths to Peace), a Globo/TPA co-production documenting the legacy of the Angolan Civil War.

Ricardo has also directed several films for United World Colleges (UWC), the global educational movement twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and led the launch campaign for Altice Portugal’s 5G network.

He began his career at the advertising agency Grey, where his background in cinematography and art direction laid the foundations for a visual style defined by cinematic storytelling, technical precision and strong visual identity.

Passionate about storytelling, Sara Gomes leads the editorial direction and production of a wide range of audiovisual projects at WLP Innovation. Always drawn to bold ideas and out-of-the-box content, she’s also known for rarely forgetting a good story — or the details that make it memorable. She carries her paper diary everywhere she goes and, whether it’s summer or winter, never travels without a blanket.

Holding a degree in Communication Sciences, Sara has over twenty years of experience creating content for television, radio, print and digital platforms.
Her international career includes collaborations with media organisations in the United Kingdom, France and Angola. In London, she worked at the BBC World Service while also serving as the UK correspondent for Portugal’s leading weekly newspaper, Expresso. She also collaborated with Canal+.

Back in Portugal, she was a media consultant during the launch of CNN Portugal and currently serves as Executive Producer of the documentary series Marcas com História (Brands with History) and Marcas com Sustentabilidade (Brands with Sustainability).
Throughout her career, Sara has developed communication projects focused on sustainability, citizenship and international cooperation. She was part of the Planeta A initiative for the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, collaborated on several seasons of the award-winning documentary series Príncipes do Nada, and contributed to the documentary Dar Vida Sem Morrer, filmed in Guinea-Bissau for RTP1.

She has also led communication campaigns and audiovisual projects for major Portuguese public institutions, including ICNF, the Directorate-General of Health, the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, and Social Security. In cinema, she was Head of Content for TONY, the highest-grossing Portuguese documentary ever released in cinemas.

Alongside her work at WLP Innovation, Sara is currently developing a fiction series about Cape Verdean immigration to Portugal during the 1970s and 1980s. Supported by the Portuguese Film Institute (ICA) and RTP, the series is scheduled to premiere in 2027.

With more than twenty years of experience in cinematography and audiovisual production, Mário Tojo specialises in television, documentaries, institutional communication and public awareness campaigns. Off set, he is known for his endless collection of Portuguese sayings and his passion for cooking — qualities that make him as appreciated around the dinner table as behind the camera.

Graduating in Multimedia and Audiovisual Design, Mário began his career as a camera operator for SIC before working on productions across Portugal, Europe, the United States, Israel, Japan, Russia, Morocco and Tunisia.

His recent broadcast work includes Para Além do Cérebro (RTP1), Arquiteturas da Vinha – Adegas (RTP2), Marcas com História and Marcas com Sustentabilidade (CNN Portugal). His credits also include the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 Postcards, 7 Maravilhas de Portugal, Imagens de Marca, Fabrico Internacional, Atelier d’Arquitetura, Volante TV and Som de Cristal, alongside several productions for Angola’s public broadcaster (TPA).

In recent years, he has increasingly focused on audiovisual communication for public institutions, producing campaigns and films promoting public policies and civic awareness. His work includes projects for the Portuguese Parliament, ICNF and the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon.

As WLP Innovation’s Head of Video Post-Production, Renato Silva has built a distinguished career in editing and post-production, creating visual narratives where sound and music play as important a role as the images themselves. A devoted music lover and film enthusiast, he is probably the member of the team who has seen the most concerts, films, and TV series — a track record that could easily earn him a place in the Guinness World Records.

After graduating in Audiovisual and Multimedia, Renato has spent more than twenty years editing fiction, documentaries, television programmes and branded content.

He leads the post-production of documentary series such as Arte com Selos (RTP2), Arquiteturas da Vinha – Adegas (RTP2) and Marcas com História (CNN Portugal). His editing credits also include Planeta A (RTP1/Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation), Tabu (SIC) and Fábrica dos Sonhos, the Amazon Prime documentary series following the youth academy of Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

His television work further includes O Último a Sair (RTP1), Som de Cristal (SIC), Fabrico Nacional (RTP) and the official Eurovision Song Contest 2018 Postcards (RTP1).
In cinema, Renato edited the documentaries Anselmo Ralph – Vontade de Vencer and TONY, both among the most successful Portuguese documentaries ever released in cinemas.

As a producer at WLP Innovation, Rita is a versatile creative who values organization. She performs various functions in the Production department, from planning to project management.

Rita collaborated on the launch of CNN Portugal and in the production of documentary series “Reservas da Biosfera Portuguesa” (RTP) and “Marcas com História” (CNN Portugal).

With a degree in Journalism from ESCS, she began her professional journey in Television Production.

Throughout her career, Rita worked on the coverage of the 2015 Presidential Elections, serving as Press Advisor for an independent presidential candidate. This experience allowed her to manage stressful environments and develop communication skills.

She also has experience in Internal Communication and Project Management, developing communication strategies for international technology shows in the broadcast, technology, and entertainment field, such as IBC in Amsterdam and NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Always on the lookout for a great idea—and the best way to tell it—Joana joined WLP Innovation to turn meaningful stories into engaging content. She is, without a doubt, the most organised member of the team; her notebooks could easily deserve their own publication. She is also WLP Innovation’s strongest advocate for sustainability, always finding a new purpose for containers, packaging and just about anything that can be reused.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Social and Cultural Communication, complemented by specialised training in Television Production, Joana is a Content Producer at WLP Innovation and coordinates the CNN Portugal programme Marcas com Sustentabilidade (Brands with Sustainability), a project that perfectly reflects the values she believes in.

After contributing to the production of the documentary series Arte com Selos (Art Through Stamps) for RTP2, she is currently working on a new documentary series exploring the hidden stories and behind-the-scenes realities of places we think we already know.

Her portfolio also includes Marcas com História (Brands with History) for CNN Portugal and the web series Farmácias com Histórias (Pharmacies with Stories), produced for the Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies, projects that have taken her across the country in search of remarkable people, heritage and untold stories.

Over the past few years, Joana has also contributed to productions for Portugal’s three leading television broadcasters, including Planeta A (RTP1/Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation), a documentary series dedicated to sustainability, Esta Mensagem É Para Ti (SIC) and Goucha (TVI), building a broad experience across entertainment, documentary production and institutional communication.

Curious, versatile and driven by storytelling, Vasco joined WLP Innovation in 2024, bringing creativity, energy and a fresh perspective to every project. Outside the studio, he is also a singer in a traditional Portuguese popular music band and remains actively involved in community initiatives in his hometown of Abitureiras (Santarém), where his passion for authentic stories first began.

At WLP Innovation, Vasco develops audiovisual content that gives visibility to brands, people and places. His work spans corporate communications, branded content and institutional storytelling, contributing to projects for companies such as Somincor, Aquapor and Media Capital Digital, as well as municipalities including Loures, Cascais and Santana. He has also been involved in the production and creative development of the CNN Portugal programmes Marcas com História (Brands with History) and Marcas com Sustentabilidade (Brands with Sustainability). His portfolio also includes sports communication projects, having contributed to Rui Costa’s 2026 campaign for the presidency of SL Benfica, Alexandre Mestre’s 2025 campaign for the presidency of the Portuguese Olympic Committee, and the 2024 European Transplant Sports Championships.

Vasco holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and was selected for the inaugural edition of the Advanced Programme in Television Journalism at the Portuguese Catholic University. Before joining WLP Innovation, he contributed to the production of the TV talk show Goucha (TVI), worked as a Story Editor on the reality show O Triângulo, and served as a Content Producer and Learning Architect at Universidade Europeia. In 2023, he also joined the Social Media team responsible for the digital coverage of World Youth Day.