Vasco Nunes facts for kids

Vasco Alves Henriques Lucas Nunes (born December 13, 1974 – died March 11, 2016) was a talented person from Portugal. He worked as a cinematographer, which means he was in charge of how movies look. He was also a producer, helping to make films happen, and a film director, guiding the whole movie-making process.

He started working in film and TV in the early 1990s. Later, in 2003, he earned a master's degree in cinematography from the AFI Conservatory.

His amazing work is even part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He won many international awards for his cinematography. These included two Grand Jury Prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. He also received a Peabody Award and a Golden Eagle Award for Investigative Journalism. His films were chosen for major film festivals around the world.

Vasco Nunes: Films and Projects

Vasco Nunes worked on many interesting films and TV shows. He often worked as a cinematographer, making sure each scene looked just right. He also produced and directed some projects.

Here are some of the projects he helped create:

• Sunshine Superman (2014): He was the director of photography for this film.
• Sway (2014): He worked as the director of photography in Paris, France.
• Battle of the Year: The Dream Team (2013): He helped with the 3D filming for this movie.
• Mind Over Mania (2012): He was an executive producer and cinematographer for this MSNBC show. It won a Golden Eagle award for investigative journalism.
• Oprah Builds a Network (2012): He worked as a cinematographer on this project.
• Rampart (2012): He was an operator and helped with water scenes.
• We Live in Public (2009): He was a co-producer and cinematographer. This film won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2009.
• Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008): He was an additional cinematographer for this film.
• Planet B-Boy (2007): He worked as a cinematographer. This film won a Special Jury Prize at IDFA.
• Nimrod Nation (2007): He was a cinematographer for this Sundance Channel series. It won a Peabody Award in 2008.
• Recycle (2004): He directed, produced, and was the cinematographer for this film. It won an award for sustainability.
• DiG! (2004): He was a producer and cinematographer. This film won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2004.

His Life Outside Work

Vasco Nunes lived in Los Angeles, California. He was very passionate about his career in films, documentaries, and commercials. He had a lot of energy and many friends.

He enjoyed going on bike rides with his friends. They also watched world soccer matches together. He loved attending art and cultural events. He often hosted dinner parties at his home.

His family lives in Portugal. His mother is a teacher and an artist. His sister is an entrepreneur. Vasco Nunes passed away in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles in 2016. His funeral was held in Los Angeles. His ashes were later taken back to Portugal by his family.