Sail Across Lisbon
A cinematic sailing campaign for La Bella Verde in Lisbon — blending lifestyle, sunset atmosphere, and social moments across vertical and commercial formats.
[Client]
La Bella verde
[Year]
2023
[Services]
Creative Direction, Shooting, FPV Pilot, Drone, Post Production
[Catagory]
Travel and Adventure
La Bella Verde — Lisbon Sailing Campaign
Project Objectives
Create a series of cinematic vertical and horizontal content pieces for La Bella Verde — an international brand offering premium sailing experiences across multiple countries.
The goal was to capture the essence of their experience — freedom, connection, and atmosphere — while showcasing Lisbon as a vibrant, lifestyle-driven destination.
Project Scope
Creative Direction
Develop a visual narrative centered around:
movement and freedom on the water
social connection and shared experiences
golden hour atmosphere and emotion
Position the brand as more than a service — as a memorable lifestyle experience.
Production
Execute a full production in Lisbon with a lean and efficient team:
Director & Videographer: Timo Nieswandt
Photographer
Featuring a diverse group of approximately 12 models, including:
a family
a captain
a group of friends
Capture:
sailing sequences across the Lisbon coastline
lifestyle interactions on board
sunset and golden hour moments
city backdrop with iconic architecture
Focus on natural interactions and real moments to create authenticity.
Post-Production
Edit a full suite of deliverables including:
cinematic vertical short-form videos
horizontal commercial pieces
Enhance warm tones and light to emphasize the sunset atmosphere and emotional feel.
Optimize content for both social media performance and brand campaigns.
Results
The project delivers a cohesive content package that reflects La Bella Verde’s identity as a premium, experience-driven brand operating internationally.
The combination of lifestyle storytelling, location, and cinematic visuals creates a strong emotional connection and aspirational appeal.
The production demonstrates the ability to manage multi-model, lifestyle-driven shoots efficiently, while maintaining a high-end visual standard.
" This is a movie "
Maarten, CEO, La Bella Verde





