CAT RAO
I'm Cat, a Portuguese Director with a background in Interior and Graphic Design. My journey has led me to the world of animation, where my design roots influence every visual decision I make.
Growing up by the ocean, the sea has become a constant source of inspiration: a connection I carry with me in every project.
Art Direction &
Commercial work
As a generalist, I love the variety that comes with working on commercials—background art, character designs, layouts, props… I do it all!
I Really enjoy how fast paced it is. One minute I’m working on something hyper-realistic, and the next, I’m diving into a completely stylized project.
Commercial Show Reel
Color Scripts
More than absolutely beautiful.. color scripts help the director and the entire team visualize the project, before anything else is created.
I’ve spent the past years developing color scripts for multiple projects… from realistic to stylized to cartoons.
For the Little Ones
Also adore working for children’s content and all the responsibility that comes with it.
After all, this is where my love for animation started—spending hours glued to Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and some creepy indie cartoons my older brother would show me!
Adult Perspectives
Oh..Adult animation …very close to my heart. It’s where I’m discovering my voice as an adult and figuring out the stories I really want to tell. Grown-ups need stories too. There’s still war, poverty, and so many painful truths—all created by us.
It’s not just about entertainment— it’s confronting realities, and connecting people.
As a true Aquarian, I wake up daily with new project ideas—TV series, films, games… I’ve got hundreds of sketches tucked away, waiting for the day I become a billionaire. But now, I’m setting them free.
Are there bad ideas? Definitely. Good ones? Maybe. Why keep them locked up?
SOON
