JO MONTEIRO

Maria José (Jo) Monteiro is a Lisbon-born filmmaker and casting director. She holds a degree in Film from the Université Libre de Bruxelles and works across directing, writing, and producing. In 2023, she directed the TV film The Applauded Playwright Cured by Pink Pills (RTP / Marginal Films) and the short film Borealis, which screened at several international festivals. She is currently developing multiple projects, including Oh My Clito, Samarcanda, and Out of Tune.