Caminha – How a Small Town Became a Craft Beer Destination
A 30-minute documentary exploring how Artbeerfest transformed Caminha into a cultural and economic hub — using craft beer as a driver of tourism, identity and community growth.
Overview
Not all festivals create impact. Some reshape entire cities.
This project documented the real impact of Artbeerfest – not just as an event, but as a cultural and economic engine for a small town.
Through direct access to organizers, brewers and the local community, the documentary shows how Caminha positions itself internationally through craft beer, while keeping a strong local identity.
Access + Trust
With over 10 years of experience in the beer industry and an established presence through Quem Bebe Por Gosto, the approach relied on trust, proximity and shared context.
- Direct access to organizers and brewers
- Interviews built around honest, lived experience
- Community impact framed beyond the festival itself
Production Challenge
Filmed solo during the event, under tight schedules and constant movement, the story had to be built in real time.
- Solo filming and interview direction
- Drone, event coverage and sit-down interviews
- Narrative shaped while the event was happening
Result
For the festival
A long-form documentary that strengthens the authority of Artbeerfest and gives the event a deeper story than standard aftermovie coverage.
For Caminha
A civic storytelling piece showing how craft beer, tourism, local identity and economic development can intersect in a small town.
Public Presentation
Beyond YouTube
The documentary was also presented publicly in Caminha, in a screening attended by local authorities, festival organizers, brewers and members of the community.
Why it matters
This gave the project a second layer of value: not only as online content, but as a civic storytelling piece used to reflect on the festival’s impact and strengthen its legitimacy within the city.
