Adolpho Veloso
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Adolpho Veloso | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 May 1989 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Alma mater | Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Adolpho Veloso (born 31 May 1989) is a Brazilian cinematographer.
He gained international attention for his work on Train Dreams (2025), becoming the first Brazilian to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.[1][2][3]
Veloso was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and developed an interest in filmmaking from a young age.[4] He studied film at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado.[5]
According to Piauí, he was raised by his mother (a lawyer from Minas Gerais), has an older sister, and lost his father when he was three months old; he has also said he received support from relatives in Araguari, Minas Gerais.[6]
Career
Before focusing primarily on film work, Veloso worked extensively in advertising, music videos, short films and documentary films, which he described as an accelerated environment for technical training and experimentation.[6] He has said he aimed to establish himself professionally in Brazil before pursuing wider international opportunities.[7]
Style
His work has been described as minimalist and observational,[8] reflecting influences from cinematographers like Gordon Willis, César Charlone and Néstor Almendros.[9]
According to Piauí, Veloso often emphasizes natural and diegetic lighting (light sources motivated within the scene, such as lamps or fire).[6]
Filmography
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Asco | Ale Paschoalini | |
| 2018 | Tungstênio | Heitor Dhalia | |
| 2020 | Mosquito | João Nuno Pinto | [10] |
| 2021 | Jockey | Clint Bentley | [11] |
| The Perfect David | Felipe Gómez Aparicio | [12] | |
| Rodantes | Leandro Lara | [13] | |
| 2025 | Train Dreams | Clint Bentley | [14] |
| 2026 | Queen at Sea | Lance Hammer | [15] |
| 2027 | Remain † | M. Night Shyamalan | [16] |
Documentary film
| Year | Title | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace | Heitor Dhalia | [9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Becoming Elizabeth | Justin Chadwick | 3 episodes |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Ameianoite" | Pabllo Vittar and Gloria Groove | Noitada | [17] |
| 2025 | "Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos para Esquecer" | BK' | — | [18][6] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | American Society of Cinematographers | Spotlight Award | Jockey | Nominated |
| 2026 | Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | Train Dreams | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Critics Choice Awards | Best Cinematography | Won | ||
| American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Film Independent Spirit Awards | Best Cinematography | Won | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Cinematography | Won | ||
