William Restaurant Reimagined | Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

I shot, directed, and edited a cinematic food and hospitality film for William Restaurant, located at Reid’s Palace.

Named after the hotel’s founder, William Reid, the restaurant holds one Michelin star and stands as a destination in its own right. The film focuses on translating the restaurant’s identity through rhythm, texture, and detail rather than explanation.

At the center of the story is José Diogo Costa, whose cuisine draws directly from Madeira’s seasonal produce, his hometown of Seixal, and the island’s long-overlooked local producers. The approach was grounded and precise, letting ingredients, gestures, and process speak for themselves.

My role

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* Creative direction

* On-location filming

* Editorial storytelling

* Post-production and final delivery

The project was handled end-to-end, with a restrained visual language designed to reflect both the refinement of the dining experience and the rawness of its origins.