João Pinto

Composer and Sound-Designer

João Pinto

João Pinto is a film composer and sound designer from Lisbon, Portugal. He has worked on several productions as either a composer, sound director or sound designer. He has also worked as a music producer and sound engineer, producing EP’s and albums for bands in the studio as well as live in music festivals.

Starting as a pianist, João entered the world of music at age two, by receiving his very first keyboard. João has deep knowledge in classical music by studying it since such an early age, and by later studies on sound and music production, he would be able to produce hybrid pieces, mixing orchestral elements with synthesizers and sound design. The piano was and still is the main source for testing new ideas and harmonizations. Later he would get a degree in piano performance by the Trinity College London, in 2014.

In 2016, João started studying audiovisual arts on the Upper School of Arts and Design, in Leiria. There João would meet some of his current work partners, by teaming up with young filmmakers striving for quality productions. João graduated in 2019 and is currently working on simultaneous projects that are set for many international film festivals.