I am André Mateus, a Portuguese screenwriter and writer with a track record in film, TV, and publishing. I develop projects from concept to scripts, create loglines, coordinate budgets, and support on-set production. My freelance work includes linguistics AI training for Innodata and collaboration with Lanterna de Pedra Filmes and GO-TO on educational and entertainment projects. I thrive on creative development, strong deadlines, and turning ideas into engaging content. In addition to writing, I contribute as a copywriter and editor, and I enjoy researching, location scouting, and storytelling across media.

Andre Mateus

I am André Mateus, a Portuguese screenwriter and writer with a track record in film, TV, and publishing. I develop projects from concept to scripts, create loglines, coordinate budgets, and support on-set production. My freelance work includes linguistics AI training for Innodata and collaboration with Lanterna de Pedra Filmes and GO-TO on educational and entertainment projects. I thrive on creative development, strong deadlines, and turning ideas into engaging content. In addition to writing, I contribute as a copywriter and editor, and I enjoy researching, location scouting, and storytelling across media.

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I am André Mateus, a Portuguese screenwriter and writer with a track record in film, TV, and publishing. I develop projects from concept to scripts, create loglines, coordinate budgets, and support on-set production. My freelance work includes linguistics AI training for Innodata and collaboration with Lanterna de Pedra Filmes and GO-TO on educational and entertainment projects.

I thrive on creative development, strong deadlines, and turning ideas into engaging content. In addition to writing, I contribute as a copywriter and editor, and I enjoy researching, location scouting, and storytelling across media.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Linguistics Expert – Portuguese (PT/BR) | AI training | AI data rater (Factuality, Locality and Freshness certified) at Innodata Inc.
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025
Freelance linguistics expert for Portuguese (PT/BR) AI data labeling and training; Factuality, Locality and Freshness certified.
Screenwriter / Production Assistant at Lanterna de Pedra Filmes
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Creation and Development of Movies, TV Shows and Other Fiction Projects, from Concepts and Loose Plots to Fully-Written Scripts; outlining, loglines and synopsis; budgeting; location scouting; casting; on-set assistance.
Screenwriter / Copywriter at GO-TO
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Creation and Development of Fiction and Educational Projects, Advertising Spots; Award Show Writing; Copywriting.
Collaborator at The Capitol Eye
May 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Drafting and Posting Content on Upcoming Movies and TV Shows.
Editorial Intern at Mundo Universitário
February 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Creating and Editing News Articles for the Biweekly Mundo Universitário; Managing Mundo Universitário’s Online Platform.

Education

Professional Course on Writing for Film, TV and New Media (Level 4 QRQ) at RESTART – Instituto de Criatividade, Artes e Novas Tecnologias
October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Degree in Cultural Sciences - Communications and Cultural Studies (Level 6 QRQ) at FLUL – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa
September 1, 2008 - February 1, 2012

Qualifications

AI data labeling certification (Factuality, Locality and Freshness)
September 1, 2020 - March 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education