Maria Ribeiro
'Remembered, If Outlived' is Maria's Cinematography graduate project. A horror short film set in the 1800's about Nora, a woman haunted by a dark ghostly figure.
'Cage' is Maria's Editing graduate project. A psychological thriller about escaping a mental prison.
'Tastes Like Heaven' is a spec ad shot in 16mm film as part of the Kodak/NAHEMI student competition. Maria was the cinematographer on this project
REMEMBERED, IF OUTLIVED
In the early 1800s, talented painter Nora O’Hara lives under the suffocating rule of her abusive and domineering father. Nora learns of an arranged marriage to take place which deepens her already depressive state. Her immobile and mute mother serves as a reminder of what her fate could be if she refuses. However, another deeply haunting option for freedom is born in the form of a dark ghostly figure, which begins its possession over Nora.
CAGE
Elena finds herself locked in a cellar by a strange man. After her escape, she thinks the torment is over, but when she finally speaks with the detectives, she soon discovers that she was never truly freed, but simply locked in another prison. The accusations only confuse her more, and she is forced to face her hidden memories. But what will it take to finally get out of this cage?
Tastes Like Heaven
'Tastes Like Heaven' is a 30 sec spec ad for Jaffa Cakes made as part of the Kodak/NAHEMI student competition. A man cries because of the death of his grandma until he, with the help of a Jaffa cake, realizes she has moved onto a better place. The ad was shot on 16mm 50D Kodak film stock.
Maria Ribeiro is a Portuguese Cinematographer and Editor.
She first discovered her passion for filmmaking through editing, developing a strong connection with cinematography and visual storytelling through the course of her studies.
Drawn to visually striking wide shots and dauntingly intimate close-ups, her work explores scale and emotional connection with equal care. Within her projects in and out of college, Maria has continued to refine both her technical precision and artistic voice.
During her final year in IADT she has strived to create projects that deeply connect with their audience and leave a lasting impact.
