GUSS

Augusto Mallmann Duarte, aka GUSS, is an award-winning Brazilian-Australian editor and director who has been creating engaging stories for international brands and audiences since 2001.

Following his 2023 Cannes Lions Grand Prix win with the Samsung Flipvertising jury entry film, GUSS has become a sought-after name for pitches, manifestos, and case studies, collaborating with creative agencies both in Australia and overseas.

Although he honed his skills with the traditional methods of 16/35mm film, GUSS has been fully embracing the digital and AI frontier—right down to his RMK AI-generated profile headshot, after all, long hours in a dark room rarely result in a tan. His recent works often incorporate AI-generated visuals and audio, with some made entirely using AI.

As an editor, GUSS is a proud member of the Australian Screen Editors Guild (ASE) and has contributed to high-end projects featuring notable figures like Usain Bolt, Ricky Gervais, and Macklemore for prominent brands such as National Geographic, Toyota, Telstra and CommBank.

His directorial talent has also earned acclaim. His music video for DZ Deathrays’ ‘Like People’ received a J Award nomination for Australian Music Video of the Year and reached the second position on Rage’s FIFTY, only surpassed by Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’. His internationally recognized post-horror short film ‘A Private Session,’ which explores psychological gaslighting, has received nominations at film festivals globally.

Based in Melbourne, GUSS is available for remote work primarily, but can also undertake on-site projects both nationally and internationally upon request.

Creative Agencies:
Droga5, Wieden+Kennedy, The Monkeys, Special Group, Host/Havas, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, M&C Saatchi, Publicis, VML, CHEP Network, PXP Studios, Emotive, Abel, Bastion Make, Prodigious, Hogarth, Red Agency, Extra Mile.  

Clients: 
National Geographic, Spotify, Uber, Toyota, Commonwealth Bank, Telstra, McDonald’s, Sony Music, Universal, Warner, ESPN, Fox Sports, Westpac, NRMA, Optus, IKEA, Air New Zealand, Bonds, Nine Network, ABC, Australia Defence Force, NSW Government, KFC, Vodafone, Chandon, Four Seasons, Powerade, F45, Supercars, Kayo, James Squire, Tooheys, James Boag, XXXX, The Star, Mushroom Group, IOHYOU, Cancer Council Australia, AGL, Bankwest, Virgin Mobile, Huawei, iHeart Radio, Columbia Tristar, Hesta, Pizza Hut, Red Rooster, Oporto, Flybuys, Boost Mobile, Vicinity Centres, Sydney Water, Westfund, Palau Pledge, Soothers, Chatime, Flashpoint Music, Randon, Mobile Streams.

Awards & Nominations: 
Cannes Lions Grand Prix, Spikes Asia Grand Prix, J Awards by Triple J, Byron Bay Int’l Film Festival, Bogotá Int’l Short Film Festival, Cardiff Int’l Film Festival, Napoli Film Festival, Macabro Mexico Int’l Film Festival, CLIPPED Music Video Festival, MVMU National Awards, Fake Flesh Film Fest, Big Terror Horror Festival