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MARIA JOANA FIGUEIREDO

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Maria Joana Figueiredo is a Lisbon-based film professional (born 1977) working across editing, directing, and script supervision, with professional activity since 2001.

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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.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined September 2024

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 11 roles

Videographer / Video Editor · Sporting Clube de Portugal (SAD)Aug 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

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

Video Editor · Sporting Clube de Portugal SADAug 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

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) · Sporting Clube de Portugal (SAD)Jan 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

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 · LARGO ResidênciasDec 2015 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Editor – UNICEF São Tomé and Príncipe project · UNICEF São Tomé and Príncipe / No-LandDec 2014 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 10 mos
Part of VIDEO team (video production) · Companhia LimitadaJan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo
Post-Production Editing Trainer · E.T.I.C.Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Production assistant (tour work)Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 · 1 mo

Education· 13

Enrolment · Lisbon Film School1996 – 2025
Erasmus Exchange Program · Munich Film and Television Department (Germany)1998 – 1999
Bachelor of Cinema - Area Editing · Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema2000 – 2025
Cinema-Direction Course · Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema2004

Certifications and awards

Driving licence (car and motorcycle)2002 – 2026

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