IN HALF

Synopsis

Through a child's imagination it tells the journey of a man who after falling prey to his fears, he must cross a strange world, a universe full of magic, where he will be confronted with his own fears and conflicts from the past and where he must find solutions for the future to discover his self-identity.

Director's Biography

Jorge Morais Valle Director

Jorge Morais is a distinguished independent filmmaker and artist hailing from Vigo, Spain. His artistic journey commenced at a young age, deeply entwined with various disciplines, including drawing, painting, and sculpture. Notably, sculpture emerged as his primary focus early in his creative development. Morais entered the realm of graffiti and mural painting during his formative years, where he cultivated a unique style of expression that garnered the attention of commercial brands seeking artistic and advertising collaborations. This early exposure facilitated his transition into the fields of decoration and theatrical stage design, where he successfully led teams on projects across Spain and Portugal, even before completing his secondary education. Throughout his career in Fine Arts, Morais adeptly navigated various professional realms, including scenography, painting, and illustration in both Galicia and Portugal. His multifaceted experiences culminated in a series of collaborative projects, painting exhibitions, and advertising campaigns. He also spearheaded a collective of emerging artists known as New Order Productions, which enriched his artistic repertoire and honed his leadership capabilities, qualities that would later empower him to venture into the field of animation following his graduation from the Faculty of Fine Arts. In 2010, Morais premiered his inaugural animated short film, The Painter of Skies, as the capstone project for his Master's degree in animation. The film garnered significant national and international acclaim, achieving selection in over 300 festivals and amassing 125 awards globally. This transformative experience served as a catalyst for a series of travels to esteemed studios and production companies across Portugal, India, England, Italy, and Germany. Throughout this journey, he immersed himself in a variety of projects that not only broadened his skill set in production design, animation, modeling, and kinematics but also significantly enhanced his professional reputation within the animation industry. Each engagement provided unique insights and opportunities for collaboration, ultimately contributing to his comprehensive understanding and mastery of the field.