In 1981, while studying photography he worked as Film still photographer in Manoel de Oliveira documentary Lisboa Cultural.

Vendrell worked then as Script supervisor in João César Monteiro À Flor do Mar and in Treasure Island with Raoul Ruiz (1985).

He returned to Film production to work again with Manoel de Oliveira as Assistant directorin Os Canibais (1987).

In 1992 he founded with Luís Alvarães the independent production company David & Golias, where he works as Producer and Director.

He produced director Zézé Gamboa's Sundance Film Festival World Dramatic Competition Award winner The Hero (2005).