Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

Maria Joana Figueiredo is a Lisbon-based film professional (born 1977) working across editing, directing, and script supervision, with professional activity since 2001. She currently develops her career further through the Master’s programme in Film Project Development at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (2023–2026). Alongside her screen practice, she also contributes to cultural and educational initiatives, including training activities and creative theatre collaborations. Her work includes documentaries, video production for major sports communications, and long- and short-form projects developed with Portuguese and international filmmakers.…Maria Joana Figueiredo is a Lisbon-based film professional (born 1977) working across editing, directing, and script supervision, with professional activity since 2001. She currently develops her career further through the Master’s programme in Film Project Development at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (2023–2026). Alongside her screen practice, she also contributes to cultural and educational initiatives, including training activities and creative theatre collaborations. Her work includes documentaries, video production for major sports communications, and long- and short-form projects developed with Portuguese and international filmmakers.

MARIA JOANA FIGUEIREDO

Script Supervisor, Singer, Videographer, +3





Maria Joana Figueiredo is a Lisbon-based film professional (born 1977) working across editing, directing, and script supervision, with professional activity since 2001. She currently develops her career further through the Master’s programme in Film Project Development at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (2023–2026). Alongside her screen practice, she also contributes to cultural and educational initiatives, including training activities and creative theatre collaborations. Her work includes documentaries, video production for major sports communications, and long- and short-form projects developed with Portuguese and international filmmakers.…Maria Joana Figueiredo is a Lisbon-based film professional (born 1977) working across editing, directing, and script supervision, with professional activity since 2001. She currently develops her career further through the Master’s programme in Film Project Development at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (2023–2026). Alongside her screen practice, she also contributes to cultural and educational initiatives, including training activities and creative theatre collaborations. Her work includes documentaries, video production for major sports communications, and long- and short-form projects developed with Portuguese and international filmmakers.

Available to hire

Maria Joana Figueiredo is a Lisbon-based film professional (born 1977) working across editing, directing, and script supervision, with professional activity since 2001. She currently develops her career further through the Master’s programme in Film Project Development at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (2023–2026).

Alongside her screen practice, she also contributes to cultural and educational initiatives, including training activities and creative theatre collaborations. Her work includes documentaries, video production for major sports communications, and long- and short-form projects developed with Portuguese and international filmmakers.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Videographer / Video Editor at Sporting Clube de Portugal (SAD)

August 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025

Filmed and edited club videos; collaborated on video production from January 2019 to August 2021.

Video Editor at Sporting Clube de Portugal SAD

August 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025

Collaborated in the making of videos for Sporting Clube de Portugal; engagement started in January 2019 and ended August 2021.

Videographer / Video Producer (Filming and Editing) at Sporting Clube de Portugal (SAD)

January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021

Produced videos for the club’s communication and marketing department, including filming and editing materials used across internal and external communications.

Video Production / Show Editing at LARGO Residências

December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025

Filming and editing of the Lis+Bú show (105’) directed by Madalena Victorino and Pedro Salvador; production by LARGO Residências (2015).

Editor – UNICEF São Tomé and Príncipe project at UNICEF São Tomé and Príncipe / No-Land

December 31, 2014 - September 17, 2025

Edited documentary material for 25 YEARS OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS (20’) for UNICEF São Tomé and Príncipe; production No-Land 2014.

Part of VIDEO team (video production) at Companhia Limitada

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Worked as part of the video team for a dance/theatre residency project, supporting video capture and production for performances and related outputs.

Post-Production Editing Trainer at E.T.I.C.

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Trained participants in post-production editing workflows and techniques.

Production assistant (tour work)

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Production support for a theatre tour (Gata Borralheira by Robert Walser).

Assistant director and sound operator

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Assistant director and sound operation support for a theatre production (Alic es).

Freelance Editor and Director at Various Directors / Freelance

January 1, 2001 - Present

Edited and directed for numerous Portuguese cinema projects; collaborated with Teresa Villaverde (ÁGUA E SAL, TRANSE, SWAN, AMAPOLA) and other notable directors; involved in editing for numerous other titles listed in filmography.

Film Editor / Director at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2001 - Present

Since 2001, I have been working between editing and directing in cinema and theatre, with extensive experience editing documentaries. I have also worked as a continuity script in fiction and served as a videographer for Sporting Clube de Portugal, filming and editing in quick turnaround.