Biography:

Margarida Leitão studied film in the Lisbon Theatre and Film School (ESTC). As a director made several short fiction films and documentaries that travelled through festivals worldwide and were exhibited on television. The award-winning films “A Ferida” (Wounded) and “Muitos Dias Tem o Mês” (Many days to a Month) had theatrical release. She also works regularly as editor and script supervisor for cinema and television.