Adolpho Veloso

Adolpho Veloso
Born (1989-05-31) 31 May 1989
São Paulo, Brazil
Alma materFundação Armando Alvares Penteado
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2012–present

Adolpho Veloso (born 31 May 1989) is a Brazilian cinematographer. He gained international attention for his work on Train Dreams (2025), for which he won the Critics Choice Award and the Independent Spirit Award, and received nominations from the American Society of Cinematographers as well as the BAFTA and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.[1][2][3][4][5] Brazilian media described his Academy Award nomination as the first for a Brazilian cinematographer in the category.[6]

Early life and education

Veloso was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and developed an interest in filmmaking from a young age.[7] He studied film at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado.[8]

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.[9]

Career

Before focusing primarily on film work, Veloso worked extensively in advertising, which he has described as an accelerated environment for technical training and experimentation.[9] He has said he aimed to establish himself professionally in Brazil before pursuing wider international opportunities.[10]

He later became involved in international projects such as the television series Becoming Elizabeth (2022) and the short film American Cancer Story (2024).[11] Since 2019, he has lived in Lisbon, Portugal.[9]

piauí also noted that he shot international advertising campaigns involving actor Harrison Ford and English footballer Jude Bellingham.[9]

Style

His work has been described as minimalist and observational,[12] reflecting influences from American cinematographers like Gordon Willis.[11]

According to piauí, Veloso often emphasizes natural and diegetic lighting (light sources motivated within the scene, such as lamps or fire) as a way to preserve flexibility on set and reduce heavy lighting setups.[9]

Filmography

Feature films

Year Title Director Role Ref.
2015 Asco Ale Paschoalini Cinematographer
2018 Tungstênio Heitor Dhalia Cinematographer
2020 Mosquito João Nuno Pinto Cinematographer [13]
2021 Jockey Clint Bentley Cinematographer [14]
The Perfect David Felipe Gómez Aparicio Cinematographer [15]
Rodantes Leandro Lara Cinematographer [16]
2025 Train Dreams Clint Bentley Cinematographer [17]
2026 Queen at Sea † Lance Hammer Cinematographer [18]
2027 Remain † M. Night Shyamalan Cinematographer [19]

Documentary film

Year Title Director Role Ref.
2017 On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace Heitor Dhalia Cinematographer [11]

Television

Year Title Director Notes
2022 Becoming Elizabeth Justin Chadwick 3 episodes

Music videos

Year Title Artist(s) Album Role Ref.
2022 "Ameianoite" Pabllo Vittar and Gloria Groove Noitada Cinematographer [20]
2025 "Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos para Esquecer" BK’ — Cinematographer [21][9]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result
2026 Train Dreams Critics Choice Awards Best Cinematography Won
ASC Awards Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases Nominated
Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Won
BAFTA Best Cinematography Nominated (pending)
Academy Awards Best Cinematography Nominated (pending)

References

  1. ^ "The 98th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  2. ^ McNiece, Mia (November 11, 2025). "'Train Dreams' cinematographer Adolpho Veloso on capturing nature's unpredictable moments and working with Joel Edgerton". Gold Derby. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  3. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 5, 2026). "Critics Choice Awards: Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  4. ^ "2026 ASC Awards Nominees Revealed". The American Society of Cinematographers. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2026-01-27). "BAFTA Nominations Snubs & Surprises: Chase Infiniti, Odessa A'zion & Brit Indie 'I Swear' Feel The Love, But 'Wicked's Tough Awards Run Continues". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  6. ^ "Quem é Adolpho Veloso, brasileiro indicado ao Oscar de Melhor Fotografia". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 22, 2026. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  7. ^ Cordeiro, Angelo (January 5, 2026). "Brasileiro Adolpho Veloso vence o Critics Choice de Melhor Fotografia por 'Sonhos de Trem'". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  8. ^ "Rising Stars of Cinematography 2018". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "Retrato em branco e preto". piauí (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  10. ^ Serra, Ana (February 5, 2026). "Adolpho Veloso: "É melhor ter destaque no Brasil para depois se exportar"". Meio & Mensagem (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  11. ^ a b c Bamigboye, Baz (December 15, 2025). "Breaking Baz: Brazilian Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso On The Visual Poetry He Created For Awards-Season Contender 'Train Dreams'". Deadline. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  12. ^ Lei, Ben (November 21, 2025). "Adolpho Veloso's Visual Approach That Makes 'Train Dreams' an Awards Contender - Awards Focus". Awards Focus. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  13. ^ Tizard, Will (November 17, 2020). "'Mosquito' DP on Recreating Mental Effects of Malaria for Mozambique-Set Film". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  14. ^ "Jockey DP Adolpho Veloso on the Film's Incredible Horse Racing Scenes - M&E - Media and Entertainment". mande.net. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  15. ^ Hopewell, John (July 15, 2021). "Wildstar Sales Boards Tribeca Title 'The Perfect David,' from Oh My Gómez (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  16. ^ Hopewell, John (July 15, 2021). "Rodantes". Mubi. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 13, 2026). "How 'Train Dreams' Director Clint Bentley, DP Adolpho Veloso & Composer Bryce Dessner Tamed Mother Nature And Made Her A Star – Crew Call Live". Deadline. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  18. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 18, 2023). "Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay, Anna Calder-Marshall & Florence Hunt Lead Lance Hammer Comeback Movie 'Queen At Sea' For 'Supernova' Outfit The Bureau". Deadline. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  19. ^ Heath, Paul (April 23, 2025). "All of the details on M. Night Shyamalan's new film 'Remain'". The Hollywood News. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  20. ^ "AMEIANOITE – Pabllo Vittar & Gloria Groove (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Pabllo Vittar. November 3, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  21. ^ "BK' – Diamantes, Lágrimas e Rostos para Esquecer (Official Music Video)". YouTube. BK’. January 26, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
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