Honors and Awards
Honors and awards from around the world
Film Screenings
More than 200 film screenings across the globe
Bílis Negra
Barflies Film Screenings
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jan 2021
The End
Corto Nero Film Festival
(Naples, Italy)
· Dec 2020
The End
Split Videoart Festival
(Split, Croatia)
· Sep 2020
The End
Simultan Festival
(Timisoara, Romania)
· Sep 2020
The End
Video Art Forum
(Dammam, Saudi Arabia)
· Aug 2020
The End
One Minute Video Art OMVA
(Dhaka, Bangladesh)
· Jun 2020
The End
Lockdown Film Festival
(Kent, England, UK)
· May 2020
The End
NewMediaFest
(Cologne, Germany)
· Apr 2020
Human Farm
Marano Ragazzi Spot Festival
(Naples, Italy)
· Oct 2019
Terra 2084
WOW International Film Festival
(Tunisia / Morocco / Jordan)
· Sep 2019
The Headless Nun
WOW International Film Festival
(Tunisia / Morocco / Jordan)
· Sep 2019
Terra 2084
Cine Luso Espírito Mundo
(Brussels, Belgium)
· Sep 2019
A Lagoa
LFTNetwork’s #AmLatino Film Festival
(Washington, D.C., USA)
· Aug 2019
Terra 2084
Kalajoki Film Fest
(Kalajoki, Finland)
· Aug 2019
The Headless Nun
Kalajoki Film Fest
(Kalajoki, Finland)
· Aug 2019
Tribal Baroque
Portland Unknown Film Festival
(Portland, OR, USA)
· Aug 2019
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Bairrada
(Anadia, Portugal)
· Jul 2019
Human Farm
Audience Awards Experimental Shorts
(Online)
· Jul 2019
The Headless Nun
Audience Awards Experimental Shorts
(Online)
· Jul 2019
Human Farm
Audience Awards Shorty Shorts
(Online)
· Jul 2019
Bílis Negra
Audience Awards LGBTQ Shorts Film Festival
(Online)
· Jun 2019
Human Farm
Audience Awards Social Political Shorts
(Online)
· Jun 2019
Terra 2084
Audience Awards Social Political Shorts
(Online)
· Jun 2019
Human Farm
Lift-Off Sessions
(London, England, UK)
· Jun 2019
Bílis Negra
Espantomania Film Festival
(São Paulo, SP, Brazil)
· May 2019
Tribal Baroque
Azores Fringe Festival
(Pico, Azores, Portugal)
· Apr 2019
Tribal Baroque
Whitney Houston Biennial
(New York, NY, USA)
· Apr 2019
Bílis Negra
DeREEL Independent Film Festival
(Dereel, VIC, Australia)
· Mar 2019
The Headless Nun
DeREEL Independent Film Festival
(Dereel, VIC, Australia)
· Mar 2019
Terra 2084
Catalyst Film Festival
(Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK)
· Mar 2019
The Eagle Flies to Portugal
Lift-Off Sessions
(London, England, UK)
· Feb 2019
The Headless Nun
Lift-Off Sessions
(London, England, UK)
· Feb 2019
Bílis Negra
Dunedin International Film Festival
(Dunedin, FL, USA)
· Dec 2018
Terra 2084
Dunedin International Film Festival
(Dunedin, FL, USA)
· Dec 2018
Bílis Negra
Festival Entre Olhares
(Barreiro, Portugal)
· Nov 2018
Terra 2084
Festival Entre Olhares
(Barreiro, Portugal)
· Nov 2018
The Headless Nun
Video Screen Electrik Dreams
(Dili, Timor)
· Nov 2018
Terra 2084
Brattleboro Film Festival
(Brattleboro, VT, USA)
· Sep 2018
Terra 2084
Red Phoenix Underground Film Festival
(Sharon, PA, USA)
· Jun 2018
Bílis Negra
Queen City Cinephiles
(Charlotte, NC, USA)
· May 2018
The Headless Nun
Bute Street Film Festival
(Luton, England, UK)
· Feb 2018
O Preço de Ser
Script+ Festival
(Online)
· Jan 2018
Terra 2084
Cabin Fever Film Festival
(Warren, OH, USA)
· Jan 2018
The Headless Nun
Cefalù Film Festival
(Cefalù, Palermo, Italy)
· Jan 2018
Creature in a Fish Tank
Independent Horror Movie Awards
(Online)
· Nov 2017
The Headless Nun
Sacalacalaca, Interdimensional Horror & Sci-Fi Festival
(Xochimilco, Mexico)
· Oct 2017
The Headless Nun
Planet 9 Film Festival
(Chicago, IL, USA)
· Oct 2017
Terra 2084
The Story Of Space Festival
(Goa, India)
· Sep 2017
The Headless Nun
Terramoto
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Sep 2017
A Lagoa
Joinville International Short Film Festival
(Joinville, SC, Brazil)
· Aug 2017
Terra 2084
Kratasy Film Festival
(Pelhrimov, Czech Republic)
· Aug 2017
A Lagoa
FotoFilm Tijuana
(Tijuana, Mexico)
· Jul 2017
Terra 2084
FotoFilm Tijuana
(Tijuana, Mexico)
· Jul 2017
Bílis Negra
Shanghai Queer Film Festival
(Shanghai, China)
· Jul 2017
Bílis Negra
Am Egypt Film Festival
(Cairo, Egypt)
· Jul 2017
Terra 2084
Am Egypt Film Festival
(Cairo, Egypt)
· Jul 2017
The Headless Nun
Am Egypt Film Festival
(Cairo, Egypt)
· Jul 2017
Replicants
Conversas Sobre Cinema
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jun 2017
Terra 2084
Conversas Sobre Cinema
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jun 2017
The Headless Nun
Conversas Sobre Cinema
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jun 2017
Creature in a Fish Tank
Ocean City Film Festival
(Ocean City, MD, USA)
· May 2017
Terra 2084
Dublin Sci-Fi Film Festival
(Dublin, Ireland, UK)
· May 2017
The Headless Nun
Dublin Sci-Fi Film Festival
(Dublin, Ireland, UK)
· May 2017
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Guimarães
(Guimarães, Portugal)
· Apr 2017
The Headless Nun
Veto für Kunst und Film
(Baden, Switzerland)
· Apr 2017
A Lagoa
Shortcutz Figueiró dos Vinhos
(Leiria, Portugal)
· Feb 2017
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Figueiró dos Vinhos
(Leiria, Portugal)
· Jan 2017
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Figueiró dos Vinhos
(Leiria, Portugal)
· Jan 2017
The Headless Nun
Shortcutz Figueiró dos Vinhos
(Leiria, Portugal)
· Jan 2017
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Faro
(Leiria, Portugal)
· Nov 2016
Terra 2084
Nile’s Diaspora International Film Festival
(Kampala, Uganda)
· Nov 2016
Terra 2084
Nile’s Diaspora International Film Festival
(Kampala, Uganda)
· Nov 2016
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Funchal
(Madeira, Portugal)
· Nov 2016
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Funchal
(Madeira, Portugal)
· Nov 2016
A Lagoa
Asia International Youth Short Film Exhibition
(Beijing, China)
· Oct 2016
Bílis Negra
Asia International Youth Short Film Exhibition
(Beijing, China)
· Oct 2016
Terra 2084
Asia International Youth Short Film Exhibition
(Beijing, China)
· Oct 2016
The Headless Nun
Asia International Youth Short Film Exhibition
(Beijing, China)
· Oct 2016
Tribal Baroque
Other Worlds Music Film Festival
(Blackpool, England, UK)
· Oct 2016
The Headless Nun
ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival
(Münster, Germany)
· Sep 2016
The Headless Nun
CIM Sueca
(Valencia, Spain)
· Sep 2016
A Lagoa
FARCUME
(Faro, Portugal)
· Aug 2016
Terra 2084
FARCUME
(Faro, Portugal)
· Aug 2016
Terra 2084
Cinefantasy Festival de Cinema Fantástico
(São Paulo, Brazil)
· Jul 2016
Bílis Negra
CreActive International Open Film Festival
(Dhaka, Bangladesh)
· Jun 2016
The Headless Nun
Poetry Film Festival
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jun 2016
A Lagoa
Ohrid Film Festival
(Ohrid, Macedonia)
· May 2016
Bílis Negra
Ekurhuleni International Film Festival
(Gauteng, South Africa)
· May 2016
The Headless Nun
Ekurhuleni International Film Festival
(Gauteng, South Africa)
· May 2016
Terra 2084
Lima Bean Film Festival
(St. Louis, MO, USA)
· May 2016
The Headless Nun
Lima Bean Film Festival
(St. Louis, MO, USA)
· May 2016
The Headless Nun
TIF Video Challenge
(Nicosia, Cyprus)
· May 2016
The Headless Nun
Gardunha Fest
(Gardunha, Portugal)
· May 2016
The Headless Nun
Seven Colors Film & Arts Festival
(Glen Waverley, VIC, Australia)
· May 2016
A Lagoa
Festival of Nations
(St. Paul, MN, USA)
· Apr 2016
Terra 2084
Festival of Nations
(St. Paul, MN, USA)
· Apr 2016
The Headless Nun
Festival of Nations
(St. Paul, MN, USA)
· Apr 2016
Bílis Negra
Ozark Shorts Film Festival
(Lamar, MO, USA)
· Apr 2016
Terra 2084
Ozark Shorts Film Festival
(Lamar, MO, USA)
· Apr 2016
The Headless Nun
Ozark Shorts Film Festival
(Lamar, MO, USA)
· Apr 2016
Terra 2084
Cine Flamingo
(Algarve, Portugal)
· Apr 2016
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Porto
(Porto, Portugal)
· Apr 2016
A Lagoa
MICT
(Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico)
· Mar 2016
A Lagoa
Cinekambiya International Film Festival
(Serrekunda, The Gambia)
· Mar 2016
Bílis Negra
Cinekambiya International Film Festival
(Serrekunda, The Gambia)
· Mar 2016
Terra 2084
Cinekambiya International Film Festival
(Serrekunda, The Gambia)
· Mar 2016
The Headless Nun
Cinekambiya International Film Festival
(Serrekunda, The Gambia)
· Mar 2016
A Lagoa
Cine Samba Show
(Florianópolis, SC, Brazil)
· Mar 2016
Terra 2084
Cerdanyola Screen
(Barcelona, Spain)
· Mar 2016
Terra 2084
NanoCon International Science Fiction Film Festival
(Longview, WA, USA)
· Mar 2016
Tribal Baroque
EnCORE Dance on Film
(Decatur, GA, USA)
· Mar 2016
Bílis Negra
Third Culture Film Festival
(Hong Kong, China)
· Feb 2016
Terra 2084
CLAP Festival de Cinema de Carnide
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Feb 2016
Terra 2084
Sessão Ante-Estreias Cinemateca Portuguesa
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Feb 2016
Bílis Negra
Goldensun Short Film Festival
(Zebbug, Malta)
· Dec 2015
Terra 2084
Goldensun Short Film Festival
(Zebbug, Malta)
· Dec 2015
The Headless Nun
Goldensun Short Film Festival
(Zebbug, Malta)
· Dec 2015
Bílis Negra
Lisbon International Film Festival
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2015
The Headless Nun
Lisbon International Film Festival
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2015
The Headless Nun
Experimental Superstars Film Festival
(Novi Sad, Serbia)
· Dec 2015
Terra 2084
Cineuphoria Awards
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2015
Bílis Negra
Frames Film Festival
(Mumbai, India)
· Nov 2015
Terra 2084
Frames Film Festival
(Mumbai, India)
· Nov 2015
Tribal Baroque
Frames Film Festival
(Mumbai, India)
· Nov 2015
Terra 2084
Concurso de Vídeo INATEL
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Nov 2015
Bílis Negra
Área de Contenção
(Cartaxo, Portugal)
· Oct 2015
Terra 2084
Área de Contenção
(Cartaxo, Portugal)
· Oct 2015
Terra 2084
U.F.O. Kurzfilmfestival
(Leipzig, Germany)
· Oct 2015
Terra 2084
Cheap Thrills Zero Budget Film Festival
(Loughborough, England, UK)
· Oct 2015
Terra 2084
Art City Short Film Festival
(Buea, Cameroon)
· Sep 2015
Terra 2084
Grand Junction Film Festival
(Grand Junction, CO, USA)
· Sep 2015
A Lagoa
Figueira Film Art
(Figueira da Foz, Portugal)
· Aug 2015
Bílis Negra
Figueira Film Art
(Figueira da Foz, Portugal)
· Aug 2015
Terra 2084
Figueira Film Art
(Figueira da Foz, Portugal)
· Aug 2015
Terra 2084
CineAvante!
(Amora, Portugal)
· Aug 2015
Terra 2084
Sci-fi Lisbon Convention
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jul 2015
Terra 2084
Avanca Film Festival
(Avanca, Portugal)
· Jul 2015
Tribal Baroque
Pervolia Film Festival
(Pervolia, Cyprus)
· Jul 2015
Bílis Negra
Deep Fried Film Festival
(Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK)
· Jun 2015
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Amsterdam
(Amsterdam, Netherlands)
· Jun 2015
Terra 2084
Mostra de Cinema Multiculturalidade
(Amadora, Portugal)
· Jun 2015
Bílis Negra
Eastern North Carolina Film Festival
(Winterville, NC, USA)
· May 2015
The Headless Nun
Eastern North Carolina Film Festival
(Winterville, NC, USA)
· May 2015
Bílis Negra
Springfield LGBT Film Festival
(Springfield, MA, USA)
· May 2015
The Headless Nun
Montijo Film Festival
(Montijo, Portugal)
· May 2015
Terra 2084
Three Cities Film Festival
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)
(Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
(Virginia Beach, VA, USA)
· Apr 2015
Terra 2084
Curtas à Beira-Mar
(Costa da Caparica, Portugal)
· Apr 2015
Terra 2084
Cluj Film Festival
(Cluj, Romania)
· Mar 2015
Terra 2084
The Programme
(Preston, England, UK)
· Mar 2015
The Headless Nun
Purgatory Film Exhibition
(Detroit, MI, USA)
· Mar 2015
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Porto
(Porto, Portugal)
· Feb 2015
The Headless Nun
Shortcutz Faro
(Faro, Portugal)
· Feb 2015
Bílis Negra
Atlas & Aeris Awards
(New York, NY, USA)
· Jan 2015
Terra 2084
Atlas & Aeris Awards
(New York, NY, USA)
· Jan 2015
The Headless Nun
Atlas & Aeris Awards
(New York, NY, USA)
· Jan 2015
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Viseu
(Viseu, Portugal)
· Jan 2015
Tribal Baroque
Best of Nature & Music Film Festival
(Online)
· Jan 2015
Terra 2084
Non Stop Film Festival
(Nürnberg, Germany)
· Dec 2014
Terra 2084
MIA 2014
(Armação de Pêra, Portugal)
· Dec 2014
The Headless Nun
Fright Night Theatre
(Hamilton, ON, Canada)
· Dec 2014
Terra 2084
Fórum Fantástico
(Almada, Portugal)
· Nov 2014
Bílis Negra
Slimebone City Horror Film Festival
(Kingston, ON, Canada)
· Oct 2014
Terra 2084
Slimebone City Horror Film Festival
(Kingston, ON, Canada)
· Oct 2014
Bílis Negra
Cinemático Film Festival
(Tijuana, Mexico)
· Oct 2014
Terra 2084
Cinemático Film Festival
(Tijuana, Mexico)
· Oct 2014
Bílis Negra
Festival of Serbian Fantastic Film
(Belgrade, Serbia)
· Oct 2014
Terra 2084
Festival of Serbian Fantastic Film
(Belgrade, Serbia)
· Oct 2014
Terra 2084
Jump the Cut
(Singapore)
· Oct 2014
The Headless Nun
Jump the Cut
(Singapore)
· Oct 2014
Terra 2084
Shortcutz Lisboa
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Oct 2014
The Headless Nun
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
(San Diego, CA, USA)
· Oct 2014
The Headless Nun
Cape Verde International Film Festival
(Sal, Cape Verde)
· Oct 2014
The Headless Nun
Sir Charlie Darwin Film Festival
(London, England, UK)
· Oct 2014
The Headless Nun
Freeky Creek Film Festival
(Fairmount, IL, USA)
· Oct 2014
The Headless Nun
Idaho Horror Film Festival
(Boise, ID, USA)
· Oct 2014
Tribal Baroque
Music Malt Online Fest
(Online)
· Oct 2014
Terra 2084
Wasteland Film Festival
(California City, CA, USA)
· Sep 2014
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Viseu Awards
(Viseu, Portugal)
· Jun 2014
A Lagoa
FAM Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosul
(Florianópolis, SC, Brazil)
· Apr 2014
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Viseu
(Viseu, Portugal)
· Mar 2014
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Lisboa Awards
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Feb 2014
Bílis Negra
Cluj Film Festival
(Cluj, Romania)
· Feb 2014
Bílis Negra
Sessão Ante-Estreias Cinemateca Portuguesa
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Feb 2014
Bílis Negra
PF Shorts Fest
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jan 2014
Bílis Negra
Cineuphoria Awards
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2013
The Headless Nun
Cineuphoria Awards
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2013
The Headless Nun
Cineuphoria Awards
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2013
The Headless Nun
PF Shorts Fest
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Dec 2013
Bílis Negra
FEST’A FILM
(Montpellier, France)
· Nov 2013
Bílis Negra
CORTA Festival de Artes e Cinema
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Nov 2013
The Headless Nun
Shortcutz Porto
(Porto, Portugal)
· Nov 2013
The Headless Nun
Festival-IN
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Nov 2013
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Lisboa
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Oct 2013
Bílis Negra
Shortcutz Caldas
(Caldas da Rainha, Portugal)
· Oct 2013
Bílis Negra
MOTELx
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Sep 2013
The Headless Nun
FARCUME
(Faro, Portugal)
· Aug 2013
Tribal Baroque
FARCUME
(Faro, Portugal)
· Aug 2013
The Headless Nun
Shortcutz Viseu
(Viseu, Portugal)
· Aug 2013
Bílis Negra
FESTin Ilha
(Florianópolis, SC, Brazil)
· Jun 2013
Replicants
Tienda de Ideas
(Florianópolis, SC, Brazil)
· May 2013
The Headless Nun
Tienda de Ideas
(Florianópolis, SC, Brazil)
· May 2013
Bílis Negra
Tienda de Ideas
(Florianópolis, SC, Brazil)
· May 2013
The Headless Nun
PT Bluestation
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· May 2013
The Headless Nun
Shortcutz Lisboa Awards
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Mar 2013
The Headless Nun
Sessão Ante-Estreias Cinemateca Portuguesa
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Feb 2013
The Headless Nun
Tiznit Film Festival
(Tiznit, Morocco)
· Dec 2012
Tribal Baroque
FENAVID
(Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
· Oct 2012
The Headless Nun
Shortcutz Lisboa
(Lisbon, Portugal)
· Jun 2012
Replicants
FEST’A FILM
(Montpellier, France)
· Nov 2009
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Art has no boundaries
Nuno de Sá Pessoa Costa Sequeira was born on May 7, 1987, in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal. From an early age, he was fascinated by the unknown, driven by a relentless curiosity to question everything and think independently in his search for truth. Growing up between Portugal and Spain, he developed a profound appreciation for different cultures and languages, becoming fluent in five languages. His educational journey began in Lisbon, where he studied at both Universidade Moderna and Universidade Autónoma, but soon led him to Denmark, where he completed his studies at the European Film College.
After graduation, Nuno’s creative voyage took him to California, where he worked as both a cinematographer and editor for filmmakers such as Gwyneth Horder-Payton, one of Hollywood’s most esteemed directors, known for her work on acclaimed TV series such as The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and Sons of Anarchy. During this period, Nuno also directed a film that garnered several awards, with Patrick Carlin, the brother of legendary comedian George Carlin, serving as the narrator. Additionally, he directed and edited music videos for notable artists like Lila Angelique and Thoth, the latter being the subject of an Academy Award-winning documentary.
Nuno also wrote and directed the sci-fi film Terra 2084, a chilling portrayal of a dystopian future that resonated deeply with audiences for its prescient themes and powerful performances. The film starred Fernando Luís, one of Portugal’s most recognized actors, and its success further solidified Nuno’s reputation.
At the remarkable age of 25, Nuno was invited to become a university teacher in Brazil, a testament to his premature knowledge, unique approach, and engaging communication skills. Despite being flattered by the invitation, a teaching position did not align with his life goals. Prior to this, he had already been invited to lecture at Monterrey University in California, further showcasing his expertise and innovative approach to the art world.
Perhaps the most widely screened Portuguese filmmaker globally, with over 200 screenings across the world, Nuno’s life has been shaped by impactful sojourns in Switzerland, Italy, and Brazil, as well as collaborations with clients and partners from over 30 nations. In addition to his artistic success, Nuno has served as a jury member at various film festivals and as a keynote speaker at international events in the Netherlands, Bangladesh, Brazil, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, the United States, and the Czech Republic.
However, as Nuno’s career progressed, he became increasingly disillusioned with the direction the art world was taking. He observed a growing trend of what he saw as an inversion of the values of equality and merit under the guise of so-called positive discrimination. Having always been blind to race, sex, or sexual orientation, and having worked with a diverse array of individuals irrespective of these factors, Nuno was troubled by the mandatory quotas being imposed by major institutions such as the Academy Awards. These quotas, intended to combat discrimination, seemed to Nuno to be doing the exact opposite—promoting it under the pretense of inclusivity.
His frustrations came to a head during his tenure as a jury member at a film festival, where he witnessed fellow jurors prioritizing the race of a director over the quality of their film. For Nuno, this was blatant hypocrisy and a betrayal of what true art should represent.
Disheartened by these and other experiences, Nuno decided to pivot his career away from the increasingly stifling environment of the film industry. He became an entrepreneur, achieving extraordinary success in his new ventures. Today, Nuno enjoys the freedom of being location-independent, able to choose his present and future without the constraints of what he views as the virtue-signaling, hypocritical nonsense that has come to dominate the art world. In a move to empower other artists, he has also made all of his film scripts freely available for download and use, encouraging creative expression without the barriers many artists face.
Nuno is driven by a vision of a world where art and people are appreciated for their true essence, not for superficial labels like race, gender, sexual orientation, right-wing, or left-wing. He believes these labels are deliberately used to divide people and keep them fighting among themselves, while the people who are really in charge continue to steer humanity toward a technocratic global regime. This conviction continues to guide his work and life, as he strives to promote true unity and understanding in an increasingly fragmented world.