João Pedro Lacerda
Directing
Biography
João Pedro Lacerda, born in 2006 in Olivais Sul, Lisbon, studied Audiovisual Media in a vocational secondary course at the Escola Profissional de Comunicação e Imagem (EPCI), where he made short films such as Bens Materiais and Lidar com a Solidão. He worked as an electrical assistant on projects such as Algodão a Frio – Ricardo Leite (2025), Passaport – Tiago Pimentel (2025), and 2513 – The Number That Gave Women a Voice – Joana Brandoa (2025). He is currently studying at the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, where he made the short film Still on Hold (2026).
Known For
A young punk and an old man debate over what being punk is about.
God Save The Punks
"Lidar com a solidão". is an experimental documental film about ways to cope with mental issues. Johan tells the audience about how he feels when he skates, and the motives behind keeping him going , the film explores the relationship between Johan and Yanik , twin brothers , who practice twins sports , skate and surfing. Each one stating the twin opinion between them. This film is the director ( João Pedro Lacerda ) last film in HighSchool as a PAP project of professional aptitude
Lidar com a solidão.
Documental film about the value of material things in areas affected by poverty, using a sneaker as the main example. "V5" Tells the audience what is like living in that situation on a day to day basis
Bens Materiais
After his phone runs out of battery, Chico, a young boy, tries everything to contact his first date.