Edgar Morais

Edgar Morais, born on June 25, 1989, is a versatile Portuguese artist, recognized as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer, currently based in New York. His acting career has garnered significant acclaim, highlighted by winning the Best Actor award at the Prishtina International Film Festival and the Best Acting award at Cineuphoria. He also received a nomination for a Portuguese Golden Globe for his role in "A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On," Albania's official entry for the Oscars, which attracted positive attention from prominent outlets such as Variety and Screen International.

As a director, Morais has made notable contributions to the film industry with projects like "Heatstroke," which was showcased in competition at various prestigious events including PÖFF Shorts and the Maryland Film Festival. His short film "We Won't Forget" achieved remarkable recognition, being screened at over 25 film festivals, among them Palm Springs ShortFest, Hamptons Film Festival, and Rio de Janeiro. This film earned the Grand Jury Prize and the Best Editing award at the Castrovillari Festival, along with an Honorable Mention at FEST New Directors New Films. Additionally, it was nominated for the prestigious Portuguese Academy Award (Sophia) for Best Short Film, and was honored as a Vimeo Staff Pick and featured as Short of the Week, solidifying Morais's reputation as a rising talent in the cinematic world.