Alberto Morais
Specialty
Cinematography
Training
Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV)
Graduated from the Valladolid Film Chair
Master by Script Luis García Berlanga belonging to the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP)
Diploma in Cinematography from the University School of Arts TAI
Career path
Director, screenwriter and producer. In 2008 he created Olivo Films, an independent film production company dedicated to the development and production of documentaries and fiction feature films.
He has directed and produced the feature films a place in the cinema, documentary with Víctor Erice, Theo Angelopoulos and Ninetto Davoli; Waves, a film with which he has won three awards at the 33rd Moscow International Film Festival; The boys from the port, premiered at the Moscow Film Festival, exhibited in Canada at the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) and in spaces such as the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía or the Roman Theater in Mérida.
The Mother (2016) was released at the Montreal International Film Festival and SEMINCI, after its selection at La Cinéfondation de L'Atelier – Cannes Festival.
Subjects and workshops
DEGREE IN CINEMATOGRAPHY AND FILM CREATION
Editing and film creation
Awards, mentions and recognitions
"The waves" (feature film):
Saint George in Gold for Best Film and FIPRESCI Award at the Moscow International Film Festival
"The boys from the port" (feature film):
Best Screenplay at Tirana International Film Festival
Turia Award
Jury Prize at Tübingen Latino Film Festival
Film Award at Levante Revie Awards
"The Mother" (feature film)
Turia Special Award