André Moniz Vieira
Directing
Biography
André Moniz Vieira (1995) is a filmmaker, photographer, and video artist from Funchal, Madeira. His artistic work explores themes such as psychology, mysticism, and human esotericism, using a deeply introspective and singular approach. Since the beginning of his career in 2017, he has built a diverse portfolio that includes short films, documentaries, music videos, and digital content. In photography, André stands out for his minimalist and naturalist aesthetic, with a preference for soft lines, pastel colors found in nature, and neutral architectural textures. His artistic vision often frames the human being as a subtle and ephemeral presence within the vast context of the universe. In cinema, his most notable projects include the short films Melodies of a Mute Life (2017), Húmus (2019), and Dada (2019), which were screened at regional, national, and international festivals. As a documentary director, he has helmed O Sol Marca a Sombra for the Cecília Zino Foundation, Romeiros do Curral in co-production with the Municipality of Funchal, and Trégua, co-produced with Casa Invisível. The latter was awarded the “Rehabilitation Qualities” prize at the Olsztyn International Prison Film Festival “Prison Movie” in Poland, in 2023. André has also contributed as director of photography on projects such as Belmiro, Belmiro, Belmiro (2020) and A Febre do Cão Bravo (2022), both directed by Luciano Moniz, as well as Ladybug (2022) and The Inner Ramblings of Alan Grey (2025) by Teresa Correia. In October 2022, he founded Popsec Studio, a film production company focused on documenting artistic projects and events. With an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, André continues to enrich the artistic collaborations he engages in, leaving a distinctive mark on the cultural landscape.
Known For
The Dadaist, an eccentric creature who embodies the concept of the 20th century European avant-garde art movement Dadaism, destroys and mocks art pieces such as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, whilst expressing his impulsive fury at logic and reason.
Dada
An adventurous boy and without fear of falling between rocks, ventures outside a campsite in Porto Moniz, Portugal where he finds a tunnel associated with a local legend that says it has no end and whoever enters gets completely lost.
Endless
Tormented by a mysterious figure named Belmiro, a young woman goes up on a stage to deliver a monologue about her past and fight against herself.
Belmiro, Belmiro, Belmiro
A videodance short-film of the avant-garde / experimental dance group of the same name based on the book "Húmus" (released in 1917) by Raul Brandão.
Húmus
A man's chaotic inner ramblings trigger a chemical reaction on a painting.
The Inner Ramblings of Alan Grey
St. Joseph Fort: Principality of Pontinha, the diamond that illuminates the Atlantic Pearl.
St. Joseph Fort: Principality of Pontinha
Sanã is a 7 minute short film made by Lourenço Baptista and Miguel Teixeira.
Sanã
Nine people are suddenly asked about the purpose of their lives. Getting to know several unique minds, "Razão de Viver" is a documentary that explores many topics such as Mankind, the pursuit of hapiness, art, money, education and God.
Razão de Viver
A young adult embarks on an odyssey between the corridors of depression and negativism after the loss of a loved one.
Melodies of a Mute Life
On a hot summer day, the emotional turmoil of a family facing a divorce reaches its peak when Napoleão decides to stop barking.
Mad Dog Fever
A captivating journey within the bounds of 'TRÉGUA,' a socio-cultural project that reveals art's transformative power behind bars. In this 50-minute film, witness the extraordinary collaboration between five talented artists and twelve inmates as they break stereotypes, redefine their identities, and create a merchandise line from scratch. Dive into a ten-month journey as participants develop technical and artistic skills, finding comfort and purpose in their creative expression. Through their collaborative efforts, they establish the brand 'Trégua,' producing a line of wearable art that reflects their passion and resilience.
Trégua
After learning he might have a serious medical condition, David (an art curator) faces the day trying to cope with the fear of death while experiencing life with a fresh set of eyes.
Ladybug
Pipe Man continues his journey through the mysterious immensity of nature, while at the same time, establishing contact with humans for the first time and discovering a new fascination: the act of killing.
Veteran of the Psychic Wars
People experiencing homelessness, social work professionals, and film artists join forces to transform fragments of real life into fictional short films.