João was born in Lisbon, Portugal but he grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. He has a degree in economics from the London School of Economics and a masters in filmmaking from London Film School. At LFS he directed four short films, one of them a documentary. He is attracted to non-linear narrative structures and stories that explore themes of home and isolation, the homes we make and the homes we long for. Wetsuit is his graduation film from London Film School. João currently lives and works in Lisbon where he is developing his next project.