Exhibits

For a list of past exhibitions, please click on this link.

Skills

I help professionals and corporations connect with their audience through films and stills, and produce documentary films that seek to make the world a little bit better.

Experience

Films,Stills+Co - Creative Director

JAN 2024 - PRESENT

• Produce and direct short and feature documentary films

• Create commercial films for corporate and private clients

• Editorial photography for publication

• Professional and personal branding through films and stills

Sil Azevedo Studio - Owner, Photographer

JAN 2000 - DEC 2023

• Editorial photography for local and national publications

• Fine art collections for gallery and commissioned installations

• Commercial photography and videography

• Concept portraiture and lifestyle

Fort Worth Country Day - Photography and Film Instructor

JUN 2017 - MAY 2024

• Create and teach photography curriculum, from Photo I to AP Photography

• Direct Black and White Images, a juried photography exhibit and competition

• Develop new Film Studies Program

• Co-teach Art Fundamentals class with Visual Arts Team

Dallas School of Photography - Director

JUN 2011 - MAY 2017

• Lead photography workshops

• Mentor aspiring professionals

• Write photography articles for publication

• Participate as guest speaker in panels/conferences

• Curate and adjudicate photography exhibitions and contests

Parish Episcopal School - Photography Instructor

JUN 2004 - MAY 2011

• Create and teach photography program

• Design and equip darkroom, studio, and digital labs

Education

Independent Studies - Filmmaking, Writing, History

Sil is a lifelong student who never stops learning. He has travelled the world in search for knowledge and understanding, pursued mentoring by top professors and professionals in creative writing, filmmaking and photography. He is also an avid student of philosophy, history, geo-politics and current affairs.

Collin College - Photography

AUG  1999 - JUN 2003

Photography studies, including traditional photography, digital lab, studio lighting, fashion, portfolio and gallery.

Christ for the Nations Institute - Theology and Jewish Studies

1991-1993

Ancient history and languages, theology, Western Civilization history and philosophy studies.

I. Hendrix Methodist University,  Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Architecture and Urban Design

JAN  1985 - DEC 1989

Architectural and Urban Planning studies including art, technology, design and professional practice culminating with a Professional Degree in Architecture and Urban Design, registered to practice nationally in Brazil.

Awards+Accomplishments

• 3x nominated for Best Photographer in Dallas by AACWP

• 2x silver award for Best Book Design by Scholastic Press

• Huntoon Achievement in the Arts Gold Award

• Numerous local and national  student educational awards

• Multiple gallery exhibits, collective and solo

Contact and Links

FilmStills.co

Sil@FilmsStills.co

972 754-3258