Sara
Hi,
Silva
Visual curation & creative design specializing in photography & film.
My expertise lays in understanding ideas and creating supportive visual assets by searching, selecting, organizing, and managing content to create a cohesive and impactful narrative or aesthetic across various mediums.
My Work
As a Visual & Media Curator and Creative Designer, I bring ideas to life through imagery, design, and strategy.
In this page, you’ll find a selection of projects I’m proud of, where creativity, trends, and storytelling come together.
ILA Studio
ILA Foundation
Caviar
Director & Photographer Jef Boes
Photographer Jan Opdekamp
Beck on Track
...
Eastpak
Adidas
Scoop Airlines
Solgar
Bugaboo
TikTok
...
CREATIVE SERVICES
Media Management, Visual Curation, Creative Design, CREATIVE SERVICES
Talent Support & Outputs Supervision for ILA Studio.
ILA Studio
ILA is a full-service production house specializing in film, photography, and creative matchmaking. With a deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling, the team brings bold ideas to life, partnering with brands, creative agencies, and top-tier talent to deliver high-quality, impactful campaigns.
For nearly six years, I had the privilege of shaping and leading ILA’s Creative Design. My work wasn’t just about making things look good, it was about defining the visual language of ILA itself, as well as its clients and represented talents.
I refined visual strategies and built compelling portfolio showcases, always aiming for consistency, innovation, and relevance across every platform. I developed treatments, pitch decks, and branding concepts that elevated both talent and projects, ranging from advertising to fashion, from global campaigns to personal stories, and from film to photography.
Creative Designer (2019 - 2025): Sara Silva
Managing Director: Lies Muys
Agent and Sales: Lise Everart
Agent in Paris: Sonia Galliet
Over the years: Charlote Guesquiére, Leen Van Reussel, Jack Farrazijn, Charlotte Cogen, and so many more.
TALENTS I HAD THE PRIVILEDGE OF WORKING WITH
Anton Fayle, Bob Jeusette, Charlotte Deregnieaux, Damon De Backer, Dyro, Emil Pabon, Fake is Real, Filip Van Roe, Frederic Uyttenhove, Frederik Vercruysse, Gaar, Gianna Mazzeo, Heleen Declercq, Jacobine Van Hellemond, Jan Opdekamp, Jef Boes, Jeroen W. Mantel, Jorre Janssens, Jules Emile, Lennert Madou, Marco + Maria, Martina Bjorn, Martin Sweers, Mathieu Teissier, Nella Ngingo, Oriane Verstraeten, Pedro Pinto, Sarah Tahon, Selim Djegham, Senne & Eefje, Serge Leblon, Studio Alfons Meyer, Tom Hull, Wouter Gysemans, Yaqine Hamzaoui.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST
All rights reserved to ©ILA Studio - 2025
Explore the work at www.ila.studio
CREATIVE SERVICES
Creative Direction, Content Management & Brand Alignment for ILA Studio
ILA’s Rebranding
For six months, I lived and breathed ILA. From Belgium’s time zone to LA’s late hours, the rebranding of Initials LA to ILA was an intense, all-consuming process. It was about more than just a name change—it was about staying true to the essence of who ILA is and where ILA is headed.
With Creative Direction in my hands, I worked closely with an incredible team: Leen Van Reussel, my work and mental support at the time, keeping everything on track, Merel Korteweg crafting the new beautiful visual identity, Stille Bliksem refining ILA’s verbal tone, and FunkHaus shaping the website and UX.
What started as a design project became a deep dive into identity, purpose, and vision.
And after countless calls, late-night edits, and creative breakthroughs, ILA emerged stronger than ever.
The branding is done, the website is live—but now the real work begins.
Content Management, migrating 10,000 images from the old site to the new, and reworking the portfolios of 30 talents to fit seamlessly within ILA’s fresh identity.
Beyond that, every single ILA output: Call Sheets, Email Signatures, Newsletters, Presentations, PPMs, Budgets, Invoices, Merch, etc. needed to align with the new branding. Templates upon templates, ensuring consistency across the board.
I love creating, but I thrive on organization and consistency. Because good branding isn’t just about a logo, it’s about making sure every touchpoint speaks the same language.
Creative Direction by Sara Silva
Project Manager: Leen Van Reussel
Art Direction & Visual Design by Merel Korteweg
Verbal Identity & Copywriting by Stille Bliksem
Website & UX Design by FunkHaus
A big thank you to the interns: Bente van Casteren, Kasper Huisman & Jasper Verchelde.
All rights reserved to ©ILA Studio - 2025
Explore the work at www.ila.studio
CREATIVE SERVICES
Film & Photography Intention for Director Jef BoesContent Management for ILA Studio
Eastpak
Resist’r Case
Inspired by classic action thrillers like Ronin and Pulp Fiction, the campaign tells the story of two couriers navigating chaos and intrigue to deliver a suitcase from point A to B. Set against the gritty charm of Brussels, each moment—whether a tense rooftop leap or a screeching getaway—highlights the suitcase’s resilience as it weathers every scrape, drop, and twist.
Film & Photography Intention for Director Jef Boes
Finding the right images and crafting a layout that aligns with both the client’s vision and the talent’s unique style is at the core of my work. As a visual translator, I bridge two creative perspectives, ensuring clarity and alignment before production begins. This process allows everyone to move forward with confidence, knowing the concept is visually solid and ready to be brought to life.
Content Management for ILA Studio
Find the final results at www.ila.studio
Art Direction by Eastpak
Visual Approach by Jef Boes
Image Research & Graphic Design by Sara Silva
Creative Production by ILA Studio
All rights reserved to
©Jef Boes ILA Studio - 2025
©Jef Boes ILA Studio - 2025
CREATIVE SERVICES
Film Treatment for Director Jef Boes BTS Photography and Content Management for ILA Studio
“The last 10 Meters”
An awareness campaign for Walloon Road Safety Agency (AWSR), highlighting the irreversible consequences of driving under the influence. A man stands just 10 meters from his car—a short distance, yet one that can change everything
“Let your future hold you back”
10 meters is only a short distance, except when your future flashes by.
Film Treatment for Director Jef Boes
For this project, I collaborated with Jef Boes on the film treatment, ensuring the visual direction captured the weight of the message. Jef summed up my role best:
"You're very good at moody night images, and I want you on the project. Even on set—hey! You could take BTS images. Yes, I'll talk to the producer."
That trust and collaboration are exactly what drive my approach (pun intended), ensuring that with just one presentation, the vibe is set right, aligning vision, mood, and message seamlessly.
Content Management for ILA Studio
Find the final results at www.ila.studio
Creative Agency: Air Burssels
Visual Approach by Jef Boes
Image Research & Graphic Design by Sara Silva
Set Phtographer: Sara Silva
Creative Production by ILA Studio
AWARDS
Euro Best & Epica Awards, Shortlist in Film
Bronze in film at Creative Belgium Awards
All rights reserved to
©Jef Boes ILA Studio - 2025
©Jef Boes ILA Studio - 2025
CREATIVE SERVICES
Art Direction, Branding, Website Design & PhotographyBeck on Track
Jachna Beck is a soulful life coach, yoga instructor, and therapist who channels the transformative essence of the lily—a symbol of renewal and growth. Through intuitive guidance, she helps individuals navigate the transition from pain and trauma, both physical and emotional, into a space of deep healing and self-discovery.
With her project, Beck on Track, Jachna offers a range of mental health support tailored to individual needs.
She does this effortlessly—it's simply who she is. I know this firsthand. As a creative stepping into freelancing, Jachna not only asked me to contribute to her project but also gave me the trust and support I needed to get started.
And for that, I am deeply grateful.
For Jachna Beck and Beck on Track, I provided Art Direction, Branding, Website Design, and Photography, ensuring every visual element reflected her vision.
As Art Director, I infused personal meaning into the brand, incorporating the Lily as a symbol of resilience. The branding and website design were crafted for clarity and impact, while the photography captured Jachna’s authenticity, reinforcing her message of guidance and transformation.
This project was about more than design—it was about creating a brand that feels personal, powerful, and true to its purpose.
Art Direction, Branding, Website Design & Photography by Sara Silva
Client: my good friend Jachna Beck.
LET’S GET YOU BECK ON TRACK
soon
CREATIVE SERVICES
PhotographyBehind the Scenes
Photography Reportage as Set Dresser in the
Art Department for Netflix Show Over Water Season II
Photography Reportage as Set Dresser in the
Art Department for Netflix Show Over Water Season II
Personal Project
KITCH
Photography Reportage as Sous-Chef
at Bodo Restaurant.
KITCH
Photography Reportage as Sous-Chef
at Bodo Restaurant.
See more on my VSCO gallery
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About me
My name is Sara Silva, I’m a visual & media curator, as well as a creative designer, specializing in photography and film.
With over eight years of experience working with various photographers and directors for different clients, my expertise lays in understanding ideas and creating supportive visual assets by searching, selecting, organizing, and managing content to create a cohesive and impactful narrative or aesthetic across various mediums.
CREATIVE SERVICES
Treatments & Intentions
Portfolios & Moodboards
Briefings & Pitches
Showcases & Film Reels
Website & Social Media Management
Brand Alignment
BTS Photography & Film
CONTACT
Say hi@sara-silva.com
BASED in LÖV.NST ↗
Current
SARA-SILVA
Now freelancing, I aim to help a wide range of creatives by bringing projects to life through creative design and visual curation. From research to selecting the best imagery for compelling showcases to crafting strong communications, I ensure projects and visual goals are shown in the right way for the right audience.
Sep 2019 - Mar 2025
CREATIVE DESIGNER at ILA STUDIO
Managed full media presence, from website to social platforms, ensuring brand alignment across all graphic communications while supporting creative talents
Mar 2018 - Apr 2019
ART DEPARTMENT for VARIOS PRODUCTION HOUSES
Designed and built sets, managed props, and oversaw set decoration for TV commercials and fiction projects.
Jul 2015 - Mar 2018
SOUS-CHEF at BODO RESTAURANT
May 2015 - Jun 2015
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP at CAVIAR
Developed pitch decks, treatments, and visual concepts in collaboration with directors and producers.
Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
CREATIVE DESIGN INTERNSHIP at TURBULENCE
Handled graphic design, interior design, and event photography for PR campaigns.
THE THINGS THAT I LOVE
See you soon,
Visual curation & creative design, specializing in photography & film.
My expertise lays in understanding ideas and creating supportive visual assets by searching, selecting, organizing, and managing content to create a cohesive and impactful narrative or aesthetic across various mediums.
Say hi@sara-silva.com
VAT (soon)
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