About me

Joana Rodrigues is an accomplished colourist with over a decade of experience spanning film, advertising, and both scripted and unscripted television. She adopts a deeply collaborative approach, working intimately with creators to uncover the emotional core of a project and ensuring every aesthetic choice serves the story.

Joana’s career began in television, where she performed colour grading for numerous projects at a boutique production house. She then transitioned into the world of advertising, spending two years at McCann working on campaigns for major global brands and refining her ability to deliver polished, brand-defining visuals.

Since 2023, Joana has been a key member of the MELS team, bringing creative visions to life using both Baselight and DaVinci Resolve. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production from Concordia University.

Education

2006-2010 Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts Film Production
NOV 2018 Int. Colorist Academy
Certification Advanced Resolve Techniques
NOV 2018 Int. Colorist Academy
Certification Looks & Matching Masterclass

Softwares

DAVINCI RESOLVE
Baselight
Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop