Joana Caiano is a Portuguese director with a bold visual style and a satirical edge, blending aesthetic precision with social awareness. Her work often uses subtle, character-driven comedy to explore human dilemmas.

Joana strives to work closely with talent to craft authentic, emotionally grounded performances. She’s open-minded and creative whilst having a rigorous eye for composition, pacing, performance nuances and sound design. ​

Joana began her career directing music videos before expanding into narrative and commercial work. Her commercial portfolio includes campaigns for brands such as Nestlé, Hinge, and Compal. She has directed several short films and is currently in post-production on a debut feature documentary while developing a fiction feature.​​​