Casa de Atalaia

This animated film tells the story of the Casa de Atalaia winery and how wine
used to be produced there. Now, anyone who visits this memory place will be able
to travel into the past and learn how things worked in the days when the winery
was still active.

  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Casa de Atalaia
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Other
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 39 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Art&Tur

    Portugal
    1º Prémio Nacional “Filmes em Animação”
  • Finisterra

    Portugal
    2º Prémio "Wines"
  • Art&Tur 2015

    Portugal
    2º Prémio Internacional “Filmes em Animação”
Director Biography

With a degree in Tecnologia da Comunicação Audiovisual (Technology of Audiovisual Communication) by the Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Oporto Polytechnic Institute), David Mendes is a director and sole manager of Ideias Com Pernas with a vast experience in the creation of promotional films and commercials, as well as directing television content. He has advanced skills as a camera operator and colourist. In the last three years, has won more than 30 International Awards with tourism films.
His body of work includes creating and directing every episode of the television show “Minutos Mágicos”, broadcast by SIC Television, directing “Gala da Magia Coca-Cola”, the television spots “Corta com a Violência” and “Fora do Baralho” as well as several promotional and institutional flms for brands such as Mercedes, KPMG, L'Óreal, Optimus, Salsa, Majestic, Moscatel de Setúbal, Nogueira's Fire Food. He has also directed major live events such as fashion shows and music concerts.

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