I am fascinated by the power of storytelling through images – transforming everyday experiences into cinematic narratives, and capturing people in their spontaneous (over)survival.

João Pedro Cardoso Valentim

I am fascinated by the power of storytelling through images – transforming everyday experiences into cinematic narratives, and capturing people in their spontaneous (over)survival.

Available to hire

I am fascinated by the power of storytelling through images – transforming everyday experiences into cinematic narratives, and capturing people in their spontaneous (over)survival.

Work Experience

Senior Technician in Communication & Audiovisuals at DECA-ULA - Department of Communication and Art, University of Aveiro
January 4, 2023 - March 30, 2026
Responsible for production and creation of photographic and video content, recording and editing of video content for institutional communication, and technical support for audiovisual management support.
Research Fellow at INET-MD - Institute of Ethnomusicology - Music & Dance, University of Aveiro
April 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Supported researchers in Video and Audio Recording, handled technical support for digitization and audiovisual management, and produced documentaries and edited audiovisual content.
Production Assistant at FEST - New Directors/New Films Festival, Espinho
March 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018
Managed film reception and programming support, and handled projectionist and audiovisual support.
Lighting Technician at GrETUA - Experimental Theatre Group of the University of Aveiro
January 2, 2016 - September 30, 2019
Assisted in lighting setup and operation as well as providing support for set design and construction.
Video Reporter - Film Festivals at Nisimasa - San Sebastian, Spain | Tallin, Estonia | Karlovy Var, Czechia
January 9, 2015 - July 31, 2016
Recorded interviews with filmmakers, produced and directed videos about festivals, and edited audiovisual content.

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Sciences, Cinema and TV at School of Social Sciences and Humanities, NOVA University of Lisbon
September 1, 2019 - September 29, 2021
Degree in Video and Documentary Film at School of Technology of Abrantes, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
January 9, 2012 - July 17, 2015

Qualifications

Moving Image Digitalization Technologies
March 21, 2023 - May 2, 2024
Phonogram Digitalization Techniques
March 28, 2024 - May 2, 2024
Video Post-Production and Visual Effects
July 5, 2024 - November 2, 2024
Video Editing - Da Vinci
September 9, 2023 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment