Catarina Vasconcelos, a multifaceted and accomplished individual, emerged into the world in Lisbon, Portugal, during the year 1986. Following the culmination of her academic endeavors, she successfully matriculated from the prestigious Fine Arts Academy in Lisbon, a renowned institution that has fostered the creative talents of numerous distinguished artists.
After this notable achievement, she made the decision to relocate to the cosmopolitan city of London, a hub of artistic innovation and expression. In this vibrant metropolis, she enrolled in a Master's program at the esteemed Royal College of Art, an institution that has a long history of producing some of the world's most talented and innovative artists.
Vasconcelos dedicated herself to her final project at the Royal College of Art, pouring her heart and soul into the creation of a captivating short film, aptly titled "Metáfora ou a Tristeza Virada do Avesso" (Metaphor or Sadness inside out).
The short film "Metáfora" made its highly anticipated premiere at the renowned Cinema du Reel in the year 2014, where it received widespread recognition and accolades, including the esteemed prize for the Best International Short Film.
Not content to simply bask in the glory of a single successful event, the film went on to be screened at numerous prominent film festivals, showcasing its universal appeal and critical acclaim to a wider audience.
Among the notable film festivals that featured "Metáfora" was the RIDM - Montreal International Documentary Festival, where it received the prestigious Best International Medium Length Award, further solidifying its reputation as a standout in the world of short filmmaking.
Additionally, the film was showcased at DokLeipzig, Moscow International Film Festival, and Doclisboa, demonstrating its broad appeal and the high esteem in which it is held by audiences and critics alike.
Through its successful premieres and screenings at these esteemed film festivals, "Metáfora" has established itself as a significant and impactful work in the world of short film, one that is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Years subsequent to her initial foray into the realm of filmmaking, Vasconcelos' inaugural feature-length production, aptly titled "A Metamorfose dos Pássaros" or "The Metamorphosis of Birds", finally made its much-anticipated cinematic debut at the prestigious Encounters section of the renowned Berlin International Film Festival, better known by its acronym Berlinale, in the year 2020, thus further consolidating her burgeoning status as a luminary in the world of cinema.
