Victoria Leão

Cinematographer

Cape Town — São Paulo

Delville Wood Loeries Silver · Best Cinematography · 2022 ↗

“Learn the rules like a pro, break them like an artist.”

Pablo Picasso

Selected work

Director of Photography
02Gangsters
Tea
Award winner

Gangsters Tea

Best Indie Short (Low Budget) · 2025

03Half
Empty

Half Empty

Narrative

04No Man’s
Land

No Man’s Land

Short film · 2025

05Grilled
Cheese

Grilled Cheese

Short film · 2024

06Desert
Swan

Desert Swan

Music film

Cinematography reel

Showreel 2026

About

I use the camera as a way into the mind.

My work is rooted in psychology and the inner lives of characters. I am drawn to what people feel, hide and remember. Inspired by Rembrandt’s use of light and shadow, I approach every film as a philosophical journey where the image brings us closer to the character. I also contribute to Mad Doc Pictures, helping shape its films through cinematography.

Selected recognition
Loeries Silver
Student Film · 2022
Delville Wood

Best Cinematography — Winner
Luminous Film Festival · June 2022
Delville Wood

Best Indie Short (Low Budget)
Remember the Future World Film Festival in Cannes · 2025
Gangsters Tea