Adolpho Veloso

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Adolpho Veloso
Born (1989-05-31) 31 May 1989 (age 36)
São Paulo, Brazil
Alma mater Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2012–present

Adolpho Veloso (born 31 May 1989) is a Brazilian cinematographer. He is known for his work on Train Dreams (2025), for which he became the first Brazilian nominated for the BAFTA and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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For the film, he won the Critics Choice Award [5] and received a nomination from the American Society of Cinematographers. [6]

Early life

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

Since 2025, he resides in Portugal. [9]

Style

His work has been described as minimalist and observational, [10] reflecting influences from American cinematographers like Gordon Willis. [9]

Filmography

Feature film

Key
†Denotes projects that have not yet been released
YearTitleDirectorRef.
2015AscoAle Paschoalini
2018 Tungstênio Heitor Dhalia
2020 Mosquito João Nuno Pinto [11]
2021 Jockey Clint Bentley [12]
El perfecto David Felipe Gómez Aparicio [13]
RodantesLeandro Lara [14]
2025 Train Dreams Clint Bentley [15]
2026 Queen at Sea † Lance Hammer [16]
Remain † M. Night Shyamalan [17]

Documentary film

YearTitleDirectorRef.
2017On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace Heitor Dhalia [9]

Television

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2020MosquitoJoão Nuno PintoMiniseries
2022 Becoming Elizabeth Justin Chadwick 3 episodes

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. ↑ "Quem é Adolpho Veloso, indicado ao Oscar de Melhor Fotografia – Jovem Pan". Jovem Pan (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 5, 2026). "Critics Choice Awards: Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ "2026 ASC Awards Nominees Revealed". The American Society of Cinematographers. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 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. 1 2 "Rising Stars of Cinematography 2018". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Tizard, Will (November 17, 2020). "'Mosquito' DP on Recreating Mental Effects of Malaria for Mozambique-Set Film". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ Hopewell, John (July 15, 2021). "Wildstar Sales Boards Tribeca Title 'The Perfect David,' from Oh My Gómez (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ Hopewell, John (July 15, 2021). "Rodantes". Mubi. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ 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 Hollywood . Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  17. ↑ Heath, Paul (April 23, 2025). "All of the details on M. Night Shyamalan's new film 'Remain'". The Hollywood News. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
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