Nelson Schäller is a Lisbon-born composer, multimedia artist, and audiovisual specialist whose work bridges music, sound, image, and digital media. With a background in classical music studies at Academia de Música de Santa Cecília and a lifelong exploration of electronic and experimental composition, his practice combines cinematic soundscapes, multimedia storytelling, and contemporary visual culture.
Throughout his career, Nelson has developed projects across sound design, film scoring, recording, motion graphics, photography, interactive media, and audiovisual production. Holding a Degree in Communication Sciences and a Master’s in Audiovisual and Multimedia, he has specialized in multiple creative disciplines including audio, design, video, new media, and web technologies.
Alongside his artistic and professional work, Nelson is also dedicated to digital education and creative technology training. As a lecturer and trainer, he develops educational experiences focused on multimedia production, digital communication, audiovisual storytelling, online learning, and emerging media technologies. His teaching approach combines creativity, technical innovation, and practical methodologies to support students, educators, and professionals in developing contemporary digital skills.
Currently, Nelson is Head of Multimedia at FCT|FCCN, where he leads audiovisual and multimedia initiatives connected to education, science, communication, and digital innovation, while continuing to explore new intersections between art, technology, sound, moving image, and digital culture.