Hello! My name is Madalena, I’m a Portuguese emerging artist looking for new creative and collaborative projects. I live between Portugal and Spain and work across communication, culture, and artistic production. I hold a Master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Management from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona. There I developed Casi Casa, a cultural co-production project between local residents and artists, focused on representation and social inclusion in Sant Boi. I write and direct short films Próximo (comedy, 2021) and Éramos Livres (documentary, 2024), and I collaborate with artists across theatre, film, and game projects. I aim to create socially engaged, immersive experiences and volunteer in cultural and environmental initiatives.

Madalena Costa

Hello! My name is Madalena, I’m a Portuguese emerging artist looking for new creative and collaborative projects. I live between Portugal and Spain and work across communication, culture, and artistic production. I hold a Master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Management from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona. There I developed Casi Casa, a cultural co-production project between local residents and artists, focused on representation and social inclusion in Sant Boi. I write and direct short films Próximo (comedy, 2021) and Éramos Livres (documentary, 2024), and I collaborate with artists across theatre, film, and game projects. I aim to create socially engaged, immersive experiences and volunteer in cultural and environmental initiatives.

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Hello! My name is Madalena, I’m a Portuguese emerging artist looking for new creative and collaborative projects. I live between Portugal and Spain and work across communication, culture, and artistic production.

I hold a Master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Management from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona. There I developed Casi Casa, a cultural co-production project between local residents and artists, focused on representation and social inclusion in Sant Boi. I write and direct short films Próximo (comedy, 2021) and Éramos Livres (documentary, 2024), and I collaborate with artists across theatre, film, and game projects. I aim to create socially engaged, immersive experiences and volunteer in cultural and environmental initiatives.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer Intern at The Social Vim
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Internship as designer focusing on creative projects and visual communication.
Intern Designer at The Social Vim
January 1, 2025 - Present
Internship as Designer contributing to design processes, communication materials, and collaborative projects within a social impact framework.
Curator at Exhibition 'Liberdade É.' (50th Anniversary of Carnation Revolution)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Curated an exhibition marking the Carnation Revolution's 50th anniversary.
Writer & Director at Éramos Livres – Short Documentary
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Wrote and directed the short documentary Éramos Livres; awarded by Filmin and Cinalfama Film Festival.
Curator
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Exhibition 'Liberdade É.' (50th Anniversary of the Carnation Revolution) — concept development and curatorial coordination.
Writer & Director
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Short Documentary 'Éramos Livres' (awarded by Filmin and the Cinalfama Film Festival) — development, writing, directing and production coordination.
Writer at The EU in My Life – European Documentation Centre
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Wrote an essay 'Euro-Hope'; winner of The EU in My Life competition.
VR Experience Creator at Bored at Home
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created storytelling and immersive VR environments.
Essay Writer
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Essay 'Euro-Hope' (Winner of 'The EU in My Life' by the European Documentation Centre).
Creator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
VR Experience 'Bored at Home' — storytelling, interaction, and immersive environment design.
Volunteer at ESN Corvinus Erasmus Association
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Event Photographer (2022–2023).
Game Designer at Space Out – Porto Planetarium
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Design and prototyping of an educational game in partnership with Porto Planetarium.
Game Designer
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Game 'Space Out' (in partnership with Porto Planetarium).
Writer & Director at Próximo – MID University Film Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Wrote and directed the short film Próximo; winner of the MID University Film Festival.
Writer & Director
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Short Film 'Próximo' (Winner of MID University Film Festival).

Education

Master’s Degree in Arts and Cultural Management at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Communication Technologies at University of Aveiro
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Master’s Degree in Arts and Cultural Management at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC)
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Communication Technologies at University of Aveiro
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

Portuguese Selection Award / Micro-No Budget Filmmaking – Cinalfama
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
People’s Choice Award – Filmin
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Winner – Essay Competition 'The European Union in My Life'
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Best Short Film – Próximo, MID University Film Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet