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 grading 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/Video and Photographic Arts
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