João Paiva
Known for
Acting
Born
February 14, 2008 (age 18)
Biography
João Paiva (born February 14, 2008) studied film at EAAA (Escola Artística António Arroio). During his course in António Arroio, he met his best friends Lourenço and Miguel, with whom he developed five short films, each eclectic in their nature. The trio is known for:
Scallops (2025): a videoclip for the band Snow Bungalow.
MagNata (2025): a noir-crime comedy. APARIÇÃO (2026): an oniric adaptation of a painting with the same name.
The Last Supper (2026): A human drama about the fragility of family ties.
LOVERITUAL (2026): An experimental dance film with test footage from The Last Supper.
João is currently pursuing his studies at FLUL (Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa).
Best known work
Changing the lightbulb at Paiva's house...
Last meal 101
2026
MagNata
2026
LOVERITUAL
APARIÇÃO
Barra de Grafite
The Last Supper
2026Filmography
TBA
Changing the lightbulb at Paiva's house...as João Paiva, Lighting Technician
TBA
LOVERITUALas Gajo de bigode, Director, Cinematography, Editor
TBA
APARIÇÃOas 2, Director, Set Decoration, Lighting Design, Editor
TBA
Barra de GrafiteWriters' Assistant
2026
The Last SupperDirector, Writer, Editor
2026
Last meal 101as 006.
2026
MagNataas Mordomo, Assistant Director, Writer, Costumer, Makeup & Hair