We are pioneers as the first Portuguese company dedicated exclusively to the creative industries sector.

(1)

Carlos Martins

Graduated in Economics from the School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto and post-graduate in Cultural Tourism from the University of Barcelona.
Founder of the European “Next Culture Network”.
Member of the Culture and Sport Commission of the Portuguese Olympic Committee.
Founder and member of the governing bodies of Porto Post Doc, Porto International Documentary Film Festival.
Founder and member of the governing bodies of the Portuguese Philharmonic Orchestra.
Consultant for the United Nations (UNCTAD) in the area of Creative Economy and Tourism.
Member of the Advisory Board of APDC – Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications.

(2)

Ana Pedrosa

Working as Assistant Manager, Senior Consultant and Project Manager at Opium since 2009.
Graduated in Architecture from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto.
Worked for PT-PRO as head of occupancy management in the North Area of the Portugal Telecom Group (2007-2008). Worked on architectural and urban planning projects at the José Gigante studio in Porto. Ana worked at the SMAO studio in Madrid, developing urban plans for Europe and Asia. She has carried out research and projects in architecture, urban planning and public space intervention.
In her current position, Ana is responsible for coordinating the team and workflows, as well as managing client accounts. Ana stands out as a senior consultant, providing guidance and expertise in the cultural sector, cultural tourism, public policy and territorial development.

(3)

Isabel Reis

Working as Assistant Manager, Senior Consultant and Project Manager at Opium since 2008.
Graduated from ISCTE (University Institute of Lisbon) with a degree in History, specialising in Cultural Management and Cultural Asset Management. Responsible for the design and implementation of the Educational Service at the Aveirense Theatre, where she also worked as a programme assistant. At Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva/ University of Aveiro she managed the Digital Arts Academy project. She was responsible for community relations at the Viriato Theatre in Viseu and a consultant for various organisations in the production of content for cultural facilities.
In her current position at Opium, Isabel is responsible for coordinating the team and workflows, as well as managing client accounts. She stands out as a senior consultant, providing guidance and expertise in the cultural sector, focusing on cultural mediation and programming, cultural tourism and support for the definition and implementation of public policies in relation to the development of territories.

(4)

Lara Cunha

Graduated in International Relations from the Lusíada University of Porto. Specialisation in Documentary Sciences, variant Libraries and Documentation Centres, from Universidade Portucalense.
She was a technician in the Documentation and Historical Heritage Office and in the Studies Office of AEP (Associação Empresarial de Portugal). She was the administrative coordinator of professional training projects at InPublic Lda.
At Opium she has worked in administrative and financial project management, public procurement and monitoring of contracting processes since 2006.

(5)

Marta Correia

Graduated in International Relations (University of Minho) and has a Master’s degree in Cities and Urban Cultures (FEUC).
She worked at the Aveirense Theatre and the Viriato Theatre in the area of Communication and Patronage. She was a research fellow at Centre for Social Studies/University of Coimbra and University of Aveiro. Marta’s work has involved the implementation of cultural projects and she is a member of the monitoring committees of the DGArtes/Ministry of Culture.
At Opium, where she has worked since 2018, she develops application processes and implements projects within the scope of cultural, tourism and communication strategies.

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Lana Gunjic

Lana has a degree in Tourism Studies and a master’s degree in Cultural Policy and Management, as well as a master’s degree in Cultural Heritage. 8 years of experience, backed up by the European Diploma in Cultural Project Management, within the scope of project management in tourism, culture and art, heritage, administrative coordination of projects, coordination of festivals and cultural centres management. Lana has worked as Coordinator of the Association of the Independent Cultural Scene of Serbia. Independent Researcher and Consultant, Cultural Manager at VIC Aveiro Arts House. Moreover, Lana collaborated with cultural networks Trans Europe Halles, European Festivals Association, Kooperativa – Regional Platform for Culture. Became part of Opium team since December 2023 as a consultant in the areas of tourism and cultural heritage.

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Catarina Braga

Consultant with a degree in Economics, having completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Aveiro.
Catarina has six years’ experience in areas such as economics, development consultancy, research and cultural projects. She was a Research Assistant at CIPES (Centre for Research in Higher Education Policies) and a consultant at Quaternaire Portugal – Consultoria para o Desenvolvimento, AS.
Project Assistant at Opium since 2020, she applies her experience to quantitative analysis, developing cultural and tourism strategies and supporting development projects.

(8)

Rita Ferreira

Graduated in Communication Sciences from Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto.
As part of Opium’s cultural management projects, she has been working since 2019 on the curation and production of multimedia content, communication consultancy and cultural programming.

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Carolina Rufino

Carolina has a vast experience in various areas, having started her academic career with a degree in Communication Sciences, specialising in Public Relations/Business Communication from the University of the Algarve. In addition, she has a degree in Event Management from Fórum de Dança.
She did internships at the educational service of the National Museum of Ancient Art and at the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Florence. She also gained experience as a production, communication and public relations manager at DeVir Capa – Algarve Performing Arts Centre. She has worked as a production assistant for various companies, including Travelling Films, BigFoot Productions and House TV, and has written for the online magazine CheckSound, covering concert reports.
In collaboration with Opium since 2014, she has developed projects in areas such as tourism, cultural entertainment, festivals and heritage, in which she has worked in coordination, production, content writing, communication and public relations.

(1)

Carlos Martins

(2)

Ana Pedrosa

(3)

Isabel Reis

(4)

Lara Cunha

(5)

Marta Correia

(6)

Lana Gunjic

(7)

Catarina Braga

(8)

Rita Ferreira

(9)

Carolina Rufino

Clientes

(a)

A oficina, CIPRL
ADDICT – Agência de Desenvolvimento das Indústrias Criativas
ADREDV (Agência de Desenvolvimento Regional de Entre Douro e Vouga)
AEP (Associação Empresarial de Portugal); ADETURN – Turismo Norte de Portugal
Agência Primus e Agrupamento Europeu de Cooperação Territorial Galiza/Norte de Portugal.
Aldeias Históricas de Portugal
Área Metropolitana do Porto
Associação das Termas de Portugal
Associação de Desenvolvimento Dão Lafões e Alto Paiva
Associação de Desenvolvimento do Dão
Associação de Municípios do Quadrilátero Urbano (Barcelos, Braga, Guimarães e Vila Nova de Famalicão)
Associação de Municípios do Vale do Douro Sul
Associação de Turismo do Porto

(c)

CCDRN (Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte)
Centro Cultural de Ílhavo
Centro de Caridade Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro
Cluster de Turismo da Galiza
CMPL – Porto Lazer, Empresa de Desporto e Lazer do Município do Porto, EEM
Coliseu do Porto
Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Coimbra
Comunidade Intermunicipal das Terras de Trás-os-Montes
Comunidade Intermunicipal do Ave
Comunidade Intermunicipal do Médio Tejo
Comunidade Intermunicipal Terras de Trás-os-Montes
Comunidade Intermunicipal VIseu Dão Lafões
Curtas Metragens CRL

(d)

Diocese do Porto e Secretariado Diocesano de Liturgia – Departamento dos Bens Culturais da Igreja
Direção Geral das Artes
Direção Regional de Cultura do Norte

(e)

Essência do Vinho
Estrutura de Missão para as Comemorações do V Centenário da Circum-Navegação de Fernão de Magalhães

(f)

Fundação Brácara Augusta
Fundação Cidade de Guimarães
Fundação Serralves, Casa da Música, Porto Vivo – SRU e Área Metropolitana do Porto

(g)

Grupo SONAE

(i)

Instituto Camões

(l)

Lince Hotels & Resorts
Lionesa Group / Lionesa Associação de Arte, Cultura e Turismo
Livraria Lello

(m)

Município da Guarda
Município de Albergaria-a-Velha
Município de Alcobaça
Município de Arcos de Valdevez
Município de Aveiro
Município de Braga
Município de Bragança
Município de Cascais
Município de Espinho
Município de Famalicão
Município de Faro
Município de Guimarães
Município de ílhavo
Município de Lagos
Município de Loulé
Município de Ovar
Município de Ponta Delgada
Município de Póvoa de Varzim
Município de Santa Maria da Feira
Município de Tavira
Município de Torres Novas
Município de Vouzela
Município do Porto

(p)

Porto Lazer, EM
Porto Vivo, SRU – Sociedade de Reabilitação Urbana
Região de Turismo do Algarve

(r)

Ritmos

(s)

SEBRAE

(t)

TNSJ – Teatro Nacional São João
Turismo de Portugal, I.P.
Turismo do Centro de Portugal, ER
Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal, ER

(u)

Universidade de Trás os Montes e Alto Douro
Universidade do Porto

We are pioneers as the first Portuguese company dedicated exclusively to the creative industries sector.

Carlos Martins

Ana Pedrosa

Isabel Reis

Lara Cunha

Marta Correia

Lana Gunjic

Catarina Braga

Rita Ferreira

Carolina Rufino

Carlos Martins

Ana Pedrosa

Isabel Reis

Lara Cunha

Marta Correia

Lana Gunjic

Catarina Braga

Rita Ferreira

Carolina Rufino

Parceiros

Clientes