Sara
Hi,
Silva
Visual curation & creative design specializing in photography & film.
My expertise lies 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 help Creatives bring ideas to life through imagery research, design, and strategy.
In this page, you’ll find a selection of projects I’m proud of, where creativity and storytelling come together.
ILA Studio
27km
DEPT Agency
e+p films
Indie Amesterdam
Caviar
...
Mario Clement
Jacobine van Hellemond
Jef Boes
Heleen Declercq
Lennert Madou
Yaqine Hamazoui
...
Nike
Bogner
Stokke
European Parliament
Visa
Primera
...
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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 Everaert
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 Treatment for Stokkewith Director Heleen Declercq
“Your everyday getway.”
A campaign concept for Stokke’s YOYO Riviera Collection, celebrating the idea that everyday moments with young children can feel like a holiday. Through film and photography, the campaign transforms familiar city experiences into small moments of escape, connection, and joy.
Client: Stokke
Creative Agency: Dept Agency
Image Research & Graphic Design by Sara Silva
Production by ILA Studio
All rights reserved to
©Heleen Declercq - ILA Studio - 2025
©Heleen Declercq - ILA Studio - 2025
CREATIVE SERVICES
Content Curation & Website Design for Visual Artist Yaqine Hamzaoui
Yaqine Hamzaoui
Website design and development for Yaqine Hamzaoui, creating a digital space that reflects her work, values, and personality. The project focused on a clear user experience, thoughtful visual storytelling, and a design that feels both professional and personal.
YAQUEEN
Almost finished...
CREATIVE SERVICES
Film & Photography Intention for Eastpakwith Jef Boes + Content Management for ILA Studio
Eastpak Resit’r Case
Inspired by classic action thrillers such as Ronin and Pulp Fiction, this campaign follows two couriers on a high-stakes journey through Brussels.
Combining cinematic storytelling with a strong visual identity, the project showcases the product’s durability through a series of action-packed moments while establishing a clear creative direction for both film and photography.
Content Management for ILA Studio
Find the final results at www.ila.studio
Client: Eastpak
Art Direction & 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 A1 with Director Jacobine van Hellemond
“Nothing for free. Except at A1.”
A TV commercial concept developed for A1, built around a playful twist on the classic football phrase “Nothing comes for free.” Featuring football legend Andi Herzog, the campaign humorously reveals that A1 customers can receive a free Samsung Smart TV with their internet subscription.
My role focused on translating the creative idea into compelling presentation materials that helped communicate the concept, narrative, and visual direction.
Client: A1
Creative Agency: Saint Elmo's
Image Research & Graphic Design by Sara Silva
Production by Das Rund
All rights reserved to
©Jacobine van Hellemond - Das Rund - 2026
©Jacobine van Hellemond - Das Rund - 2026
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
www.vsco/saraesilva
www.vsco/saraesilva
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 lies 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 ↗
office at Lokaln ↗
Current
SARA-SILVA
As a freelance creative designer and visual curator, I help a wide range of creatives bring 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.
Co-founder
LÖV.NST
Multidisciplinary creative studio developing visual projects, brand concepts, and an artist residency in the Swedish countryside.
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 lies 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
LÖV.NST ↗
Rutnäsvägen 10
780 69 Sörsjön
Sweden
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