Dolores

Dolores, whose real name is Tiago Alexandre Angeja Abade, was born on October 9th, 1993, in Lisbon, Portugal. He is a multifaceted artist who works as a director, photographer, and producer. In 2018, he graduated from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management and set out to pursue his passion for art and cinema by delving into photography and filmmaking.

During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, he participated in a filmmaking initiative and completed his first short film, Raquelaria, in 2020. The film has been showcased at various international film festivals in cities such as Lisbon, Portugal, and Córdoba, Argentina, since then.

Beyond his creative pursuits,Dolores’ photography has earned international recognition; in 2023, he was featured at The Holy Art exhibition in Tribeca, New York, where his work conveyed diverse narratives through his unique lens. In Lisbon, he has captivated audiences with exhibitions at the LAR project in Ferroviário, Verde-Lima, and, more recently, at Com Calma - Espaço Cultural.

Founder of Dead Pomb, he has produced music videos for various artists and bands, including Rafa, Ceuta, Herdade das Pontas, Luís Almeida, Cocoa Shrimp Safari, João Mesquita, Francisco Mascarenhas, and John.

As his artistic journey unfolds, Dolores is currently completing a documentary filmmaking course at KINO-DOC in Lisbon. His final project, Meio Ponto documents the creative journey of Portuguese singer Rafa as he prepares his first EP, set for release by the end of 2024. Dolores is also co-directing Dr. Vilar an upcoming short film with Wynton Guess, scheduled for release in 2025.

Join him on this exciting exploration of storytelling through film and photography.