My name is Bárbara, and I am a freelance artist from Portugal. Between 2024 and 2025, I directed and produced a short film in partnership with the Associação Causas de Caudas (Causes of Tails Association). In 2024, I worked on design projects for the Projeto de Desenvolver Sentidos (pes.aec) (Developing Senses Project). In 2023, I contributed linework to the short film O Homem das Pernas Longas (The Long-Legged Man), developed by Vítor Hugo at BAP Studios. In 2022, I participated in the short film Lambe-cus (Lick-cus), developed by students at MIA-IPCA. I am passionate about creating environments and background art that enhance and enrich stories, and I am always eager to continue growing and refining my skills.

Bárbara Pinto

My name is Bárbara, and I am a freelance artist from Portugal. Between 2024 and 2025, I directed and produced a short film in partnership with the Associação Causas de Caudas (Causes of Tails Association). In 2024, I worked on design projects for the Projeto de Desenvolver Sentidos (pes.aec) (Developing Senses Project). In 2023, I contributed linework to the short film O Homem das Pernas Longas (The Long-Legged Man), developed by Vítor Hugo at BAP Studios. In 2022, I participated in the short film Lambe-cus (Lick-cus), developed by students at MIA-IPCA. I am passionate about creating environments and background art that enhance and enrich stories, and I am always eager to continue growing and refining my skills.

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My name is Bárbara, and I am a freelance artist from Portugal.
Between 2024 and 2025, I directed and produced a short film in partnership with the Associação Causas de Caudas (Causes of Tails Association). In 2024, I worked on design projects for the Projeto de Desenvolver Sentidos (pes.aec) (Developing Senses Project). In 2023, I contributed linework to the short film O Homem das Pernas Longas (The Long-Legged Man), developed by Vítor Hugo at BAP Studios. In 2022, I participated in the short film Lambe-cus (Lick-cus), developed by students at MIA-IPCA.

I am passionate about creating environments and background art that enhance and enrich stories, and I am always eager to continue growing and refining my skills.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Short Film Project (in development) at Causas de Caudas Association
January 1, 2024 - Present
In development of a short film
T-shirt Designer at Developing Senses Project (pes.aec)
December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025
T-shirt design for chess club
Contributor at BAP Studios
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Short film “The Long Legged Man”, developed by Victor Hugo
Contributor at MIA / IPCA12 students
December 31, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Short film Lambe-cus, selected for Sophia Student Award and the National Animation Award Portugal 22
Illustrator at Jornal de Notícias
December 25, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Print illustration

Education

Master’s Degree in Illustration and Animation at Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Character Design for Animation with Photoshop at Caio Martins Online Course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Visual Arts - Painting at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Work-Based Training - Opera Dido & Aeneas at Lagos Music Academy
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Artistic Production Course - Textiles at Soares dos Reis Art School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education