Bernie Rao
Known for
Producing
Birthplace
Lisbon, Portugal
Biography
Bernardo Rao (Bernie Rao) is a film writer and director based in New Zealand and Portugal. . His core expertise is rooted in video post-production, directing, motion graphics, and live broadcasts, complemented by extensive technical mastery in 3D Visual Effects using Unreal Engine (Epic Megagrants winner from Epic Games), Aximmetry, Reallusion software, and Blender. He also wrote and directed the B-Movie horror cult hit, Killer Sofa, which has gathered millions of views and sales in multi territories, cementing his ability to successfully navigate diverse industry challenges.
Best known work
Killer Sofa
2019
The Pinch
2018
Ina and the Blue Tiger Sauna
2020
Beautiful Game
2023
Macau Stories 3 - City Maze
New Followers
2024Filmography
TBA
Macau Stories 3 - City MazeWriter, Associate Producer
2024
New FollowersAssociate Producer
2023
Beautiful GameCo-Producer, Writer
2020
Ina and the Blue Tiger SaunaScreenplay, Director
2019
Killer SofaDirector of Photography, Producer, Director, Writer, Fight Choreographer, Line Producer, Post Production Supervisor, Art Direction, Dolly Grip, Props, Background Casting Director, "A" Camera Operator, Set Designer, Still Photographer, Editor
2018
The PinchCinematography, Co-Producer