Arthur Lopes is a film director and editor with a BA in Advertising and Marketing and a BA in Film & TV Production. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Documentary Practice.

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In 2025, Arthur directed and edited his first feature-length documentary, "Freya – Beyond the Mat", which follows an 11-year-old Irish jiu-jitsu athlete competing across four continents in a story of resilience, family, and identity.

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In addition to his work in film, Arthur is also a Creative Director and Graphic Designer, with professional experience across Brazil, Canada, and the United States.

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His debut documentary as writer and director, "Libre: A Celebration of the Queer Body"(2021), was officially selected for the Virgin Media Dublin Film Festival, the Cannes Indie Shorts Awards, and festivals across the UK, Germany, Czech Republic, India, Canada, Brazil, USA and Mexico.

 

The film went on to win six international awards for Best Documentary, including honours at the Prague International Indie Film Festival, the LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival, and the Berlin Independent Film Festival.

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Alongside his filmmaking career, Arthur lectures in Video Journalism and Documentary and Video Editing at Griffith College Dublin, where he mentors the next generation of filmmakers and shares his expertise in storytelling and visual craft.