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.…

João Alves

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.…

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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. My journey in the industry has fueled my love for both directing and animation, allowing me to explore diverse creative avenues.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director, Story Artist at COLA animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
feature film adaptation of the comic book "O Baile"
3D background artist at COLA animation
October 1, 2025 - Present
background design for a the stage play "A Gaivota" (The Seagull) by A. Tchekov directed by Diogo Infante
Multimedia Developer at LisbonLabs
May 1, 2009 - December 15, 2024
2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, compositing, video and audio editing, illustration

Education

Summer course at The University of Texas at Austin
June 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
ZON Digital Animation Advanced Lab

Qualifications

Silver Play Button
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
YouTube 100K subscribers achievement
Best Young Director
December 9, 2011 - December 9, 2011
Fantasporto (Portugal)
Best Portuguese Horror Short
December 9, 2010 - December 9, 2010
MOTELx (Portugal)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet

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