Rita Fernandes Rosa Pico

Rita Pico is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Lisbon Theatre and Film School (Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema) of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, teaching the Makeup and Characterization Curricular Unit since 2017 with active professional engagements across theatre, television, and film industries.

Education:

• Graduated in Theatre: Set Design (2008) from Lisbon Theatre and Film School
• Completed second degree in Theatre specializing in production (2017) from same institution

Research and Professional Focus: Her expertise spans Theatre Design, Makeup Artistry, Special Effects Makeup, and Theatre Production, integrating practical experience from set design, props creation, and makeup application across stage, screen, and advertising contexts. She emphasizes hands-on techniques in sculpting, prosthetics, and characterization.

Recognition:

• Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Professional Development in the Arts grant (2018) for advanced training in makeup prosthetics and special effects at Escuela Profesional de Escultura ALMART, Madrid

Professional Collaborations: Extensive work with Teatro da Garagem, Teatro do Biombo, O Rumo do Fumo, and Lobo Mau Produções; television collaborations include Sport TV (6 years) and current SKY Sports (DE) partnership; advertising projects for Krypton, PSP, FIM; and cinema productions with BeActive, C.R.I.M., and Filmes do Tejo. Served as executive producer at Ilha das Tartarugas production company.