JOAO LACERDA MATOSBirth Date: 1974/02/20

e-mail: jlacerdamatos@gmail.com

Address: Av Peregrinacao, 8 – 4D – 1990-384 LISBOA

PORTUGAL

Cell phone: +351 96 4090803

Activity: Writer, Scriptwriter, Journalist, Content Manager

Summary: For the last 15 years I’ve been a Scriptwriter, managing teams of writers and journalists in a

variety of TV shows, ranging from fiction to talk shows. I’ve also worked as a journalist and editor in chief,

both online and offline. As a team coordinator I was responsible for managing teams of creative writers

and journalists both in Portugal and abroad (Angola and China). As a Head writer and producer, I’ve had

responsibilities as Project manager, Project author, team coordinator, script editor, script doctor and

Content manager. I’ve worked international formats both in fiction and entertainment from Argentina, Chile,

Spain and France.

Formation1992-1996 - Degree in Communication Sciences at Nova University Lisbon.2016 – Master in Communication, Culture and Technology at ISCTE, Lisbon

Professional experience - Writer/Script Editor: Television:

September 2014 to July 2016: Script Editor at Plural Entertainment, managing fictional and communications contents for the company.From September 2013 to September 2014 – Head writer, telenovela “O Beijo do Escorpiao (Scorpion Kiss)”, produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television. December 2012 to August 2013 – Head writer, telenovela “Mundo ao Contrário” (Upside-down World) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television.December 2011 – co-writer, with Raquel Palermo, TV Movie “E depois matei-o” (And then I killed him), directed by Lourenço Melo e produced by Plural Entertainment for RTP television. – winner of the Prix Italia 2013 for best TV Movie of the Year.December 2011 – co-writer, with Raquel Palermo of the TV Movie “Vidas a Crédito” (Lifes on Loan), directed by António Correia e produced by Plural Entertainment for RTP television. September 2011 to December 2012 – Script Doctor telenovela “Louco Amor”(Crazy Love) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television.

January to August 2011 – Head writer, drama series “Pai à Força”, produced by SP Television for RTP television.

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February to October 2010 – Head writer, drama series “Heartbeats”, co-produced by Coral Europa and SMG (Shanghai Media Group - China) for Shanghai Dragon Television.September to December 2008 – Head writer at TDN - Terra do Nunca SA – responsible for:- Telenovela “Rebelde Way, produced by TDN for SIC television”- Content Coordinator for the children Show “Lucy, produced by TDN for SIC television”- Net based fictional programs formats developing.- TV Formats development (Fiction, entertainment, daytime, for TDN and SIC television - Soft Sponsoring e Sponsoring coordinationMay to September 2008 – Head Writer, “Campeões e Detectives” (Champions and Detectives) produced by Skylight Entertainment for TVI TelevisionMay to September 2008 – Content Coordinator TV Zimbo, (Angola) 2008 – Head writer, telenovela Rebelde Way, produced by TDN for SIC television2007 - Head Writer telenovela Chiquititas , produced by TDN for SIC television2006/2007 –Head writer), telenovela Jura (Swear,) produced by TDN for SIC television2006 – Writer, comic show «Camera Café», produced by Skylight Entertainment for RTP television2005/2006 – Head writer telenovela Floribella (Série I) (original: Floricienta), produced by TDN for SIC television2001 to 2005 – Writer at «Casa da Criação, Argumentos para Audiovisual Lda», part of the Media Capital Group:2005 – Head Writer, telenovela Mundo Meu (My World), produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television2004 – Writer, juvenile telenovela Morangos com Açúcar – Season II (Strawberry with Sugar) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television2003-2004 – Writer telenovela Queridas Feras (Charming felines) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television2003-2004 – Writer, juvenile telenovela Morangos com Açúcar – Season I, produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television2002-2003 - Writer, telenovela Saber Amar (Knowing to Love) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television2001-2002 – Writer at the adaptation of:Telenovela «Anjo Selvagem» (original: Muñeca Brava, Argentina) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI televisionTelenovela «Nunca Digas Adeus» (original: Mirada de Mujer, Mexico) produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI televisionTelenovela «O Último Beijo» (original: Luna Selvaje, Argentina), produced by Plural Entertainment for TVI television

Theatre:

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2012 – Co author, with Raquel Palermo, of the play “O amor não é um fogão” (Love is not a stove) for Teatro Rápido.2009 – Co-author, with Miguel Barros, of the play “A verdadeira História da Cigarra e da Formiga” (The true story of the Grasshopper and the Ant), for Cherry Productions.2006 – Co-author of the play «O Casting», with Raquel Palermo. 2004 - Co-author of the play «Último episódio» (Last Episode), for NBP. 2004 – Co-author of the play «Histórias de Abalar» (Challenging Stories), with Raquel Palermo. 2001 - Co-author of the play «De olhos fechados» (Eyes Shut), with Raquel Palermo.

Professional Experience - Journalist July 2002 and June 2004 – Writer for GQ Portugal, free-lancer – for the International Politics deskJanuary 2000 to November 2000 – Editor at TSF.pt, Broadcast Radio breaking news serviceAugust 1999 to January 2000 – Editor in chief at «Semanário», weekly Portuguese newspaper. August 1998 to August 1999- Reporter at «Semanário», weekly Portuguese newspaper - International Politics DeskJuly 1997 to Augusto 1998 – Reporter at «FACTOS», Portuguese news magazine – International Politics DeskFebruary 1997 to July 1997 – Internship at «Manhã Popular», Portuguese tabloid . October 1996 to February 1997 – Internship at TSF Rádiojornal, Broadcast Radio. September 2009 to February 2010 – Content Coordinator, Daytime Talkshow “Vida Nova” (New Life) hosted by national celebrity Fatima Lopes, produced by SIC television

Professional experience – Teaching2015-2016 – Teacher at Europeia University, Laureate Group, Lisbon – Creative Writing and Scriptwritting.

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