Bring Your Vision to Life
Welcome to Filmmaking Portugal:
Tell the Story. Build the Team.
At Filmmaking Portugal, we believe every story deserves to be told with purpose—and the right team makes all the difference.
Whether you’re a brand with a message, a founder with a vision, or a creative with a bold idea, we help shape your story and then handpick the perfect team to bring it to life. From directors and DPs to editors, writers, and producers, we connect you with trusted professionals who align with your voice, your goals, and your creative direction—to ensure your message lands with impact.
We’re more than a production service—we’re a creative partner. Every project begins with your story and ends with something worth sharing.
And for those behind the camera: if you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or creative professional looking to collaborate, grow, and connect, we’re building a vibrant community for you, too.
Why Film in Portugal?
Effortless filmmaking begins now.
Behind the Lens:
The Team Builder - Bob Tapper
Filmmaking Portugal is built on collaboration — but every project starts with me.
I’m Bob Tapper, and I bring a unique blend of creative vision and business experience to every production. After 30 years in the California real estate and business world, I took a leap and left the U.S., traveled across Europe, and completely reinvented my life.
That journey became the foundation for my book, Hollywood to Europe (and back)—a story of courage, resilience, and creative reinvention as I pivoted from corporate life to filmmaking across continents.
It didn’t just reshape my life—it reshaped how I tell stories.
Today, I live in Porto, Portugal, where I serve as Chief Team Builder at Filmmaking Portugal. I collaborate with brands, agencies, and fellow creatives to craft production experiences that are as unique as the stories they aim to tell.
Whether it’s a commercial, short film, branded content, or passion project, I personally assemble top-tier creative teams that align with your voice, goals, and vision. The goal is to ensure your message lands with impact.
With decades of experience managing complex projects and coordinating diverse teams, I know how to make things happen: smoothly, professionally, and with creative precision. And as an actor, global traveler, and storyteller myself, I understand what it takes to make a project sing—from both sides of the camera.
Every story deserves the right team. Let’s collaborate and bring yours to life. Visually, emotionally, and with purpose.
