Student Dreamer
During my college years (2011–2015), I had the opportunity to write, produce, direct and/or edit a variety of creative projects that I’m still proud of today. Below are some of the works I developed during that period, which reflect my early passion for storytelling and audiovisual production.
A Outra Vida | Short-Film
When Daniel is called to identify the body of his estranged twin brother João, killed unexpectedly in a car crash, he steps into a life he barely knew existed. A visit to João’s home, where Daniel has never set foot, becomes the start of a quiet yet profound exploration of identity, memory and loss. Mistaken for his brother by those around him, Daniel moves unnoticed through João’s world until he finds the GPS from the crash. With nothing but a route left unfinished, Daniel decides to follow his brother’s final journey, in a search for meaning, closure… and perhaps, redemption.
* Exhibition at Sala Manoel de Oliveira of São Jorge Cinema
* Exhibition at MOSTRARTE
* Selection and Exhibition at the 14th International Student Film & Video Festival of Beijing – Selection and Exhibition at FESTin
* Selection and Exhibition at Arouca Film Festival
Experimentar Televisão | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at a cable television channel, revealing the many layers of daily life experienced by those who conceive, produce and deliver TV content, from technical processes to human dynamics and financial challenges.
Through interviews, workday footage and excerpts from actual broadcasts, this documentary offers an inside perspective on the unique culture of Q Channel, a network known for its liberal and irreverent spirit. Adding to its unconventional character: the entire channel operates from inside a hotel, a setting as unexpected and bold as the content it creates.
O Troco | Short-Film
In a quiet university hallway, David (a student) spots a chocolate bar inside a vending machine and decides to buy it. But with no loose change and no one else around, he resorts to kicking the machine, hoping to make the chocolate fall.
Suddenly, Mr. Joseph, the campus security guard, appears and approaches the machine. Embarrassed and frozen in place, David braces for a reprimand. But what happens next is something David never saw coming…
* Selection and Exhibition at the german cinema festival FMA Berlin
* Selection and Exhibition at DETECT Film Festival Moscovo on the category “Crime Film”
* Selection and Exhibition at FARCUME – Faro’s short-movies festival
* Selection and Exhibition at the Festafilm Montpellier 6st edition
* Exhibition at Curtas em Flagrante Monchique
A Flor | Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign
A video campaign commissioned by the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro and developed in collaboration with Lusófona University, with the goal of raising awareness among women about the importance of regular cervical cancer screening.
The campaign aimed to deliver a sensitive and empowering message, encouraging preventive action through a clear, accessible and emotionally resonant narrative.
The Tale of Old Man Jack, Tumble Reeds | Music Video
A music video created for a Blues, Country and American Folk band that began its journey in August 2011. The video aimed to visually reflect the group’s raw, nostalgic and acoustic sound, blending imagery and storytelling aligned with the spirit of Americana.
