João Alves

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I am a passionate filmmaker and animator based in Lisbon, Portugal. With years of experience in storytelling and visual artistry, I aim to create captivating narratives that resonate with audiences.

About

I am a passionate filmmaker and animator based in Lisbon, Portugal. With years of experience in storytelling and visual artistry, I aim to create captivating narratives that resonate with audiences. My journey in the industry has fueled my love for both directing and animation, allowing me to explore diverse creative avenues.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet

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Work experience

3D background artist · COLA animationOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

background design for a the stage play "A Gaivota" (The Seagull) by A. Tchekov directed by Diogo Infante

Director, Story Artist · COLA animationJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

feature film adaptation of the comic book "O Baile"

Multimedia Developer · LisbonLabsMay 2009 – Dec 2024 · 15 yrs 8 mos

2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, compositing, video and audio editing, illustration

Education

Summer course · The University of Texas at Austin2011

ZON Digital Animation Advanced Lab

Certifications and awards

Silver Play Button2025

YouTube 100K subscribers achievement

Best Young Director2011

Fantasporto (Portugal)

Best Portuguese Horror Short2010

MOTELx (Portugal)

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