Jomon T. John
Jomon T. John | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 February 1982 |
| Alma mater | Government Film and Television Institute |
| Occupation | Director Of Photography |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | John.T.J, K.Mariyamma |
Jomon T. John is an Indian cinematographer and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Jomon made his debut with Chaappa Kurishu (2011). His well-known films include Beautiful (2011), Thattathin Marayathu (2012), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Vikramadithyan (2014), Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Charlie (2015), Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), and Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019). He also worked on Hindi films such as Golmaal Again (2017), Simmba (2018), and Sooryavanshi (2020).[1][2][3] Jomon made his debut as a producer by co-producing the film Thanneer Mathan Dinangal. Jomon is also one among the members of the Indian Society of Cinematographers [1]
Jomon won the 2015 Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography for the films Nee-Na, Ennu Ninte Moideen, and Charlie.[4]
Career
Jomon completed his diploma in cinematography from Government Film and Television Institute, Bangalore. He subsequently became active in the advertisement film industry. He made his feature film debut when Sameer Thahir signed him as the cinematographer of his debut directorial, Chaappa Kurish (2011) after which he went on become a part of many successful films. In 2015, his work in Picket 43 , Ennu Ninte Moideen, Charlie and Oru Vadakkan Selfie were highly acclaimed, he was soon signed by Tamil filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon for the Dhanush-starrer Enai Noki Paayum Thota. After completion of the film, Menon also signed him for his next Dhruva Natchathiram and filmed a 2:49 second teaser in New York City. But soon, Jomon opted out of the film as it was rescheduled, and the new schedule clashed with the dates he had earlier allocated for Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Again.[5]
Personal life
Jomon married actress Ann Augustine on 2 February 2014.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chaappa Kurish | Malayalam | Debut Film |
| Beautiful | Malayalam | Asianet Film Awards for Best Cinematographer | |
| 2012 | Thattathin Marayathu | Malayalam | SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer |
| Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi | Malayalam | |
| Thira | Malayalam | SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Tamil | |
| Fattack | Hindi | ||
| Vikramadithyan | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Picket 43 | Malayalam | |
| Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Malayalam | ||
| Nee-Na | Malayalam | ||
| Ennu Ninte Moideen | Malayalam | Asianet Film Awards for Best Cinematographer | |
| Charlie | Malayalam | Kerala state award winner | |
| 2016 | Jacobinte Swargarajyam | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Simmba | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Thanneer Mathan Dinangal | Malayalam | Also Producer. Also features segments shot by Vinod Illampilly. |
| Love Action Drama | Malayalam | Also features segments shot by Roby vargheese | |
| Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Sooryavanshi | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Irul | Malayalam | Also Producer |
| 2020 | Cold Case | Malayalam | Also Producer
Also features segments shot by Gireesh Gangadharan |
| 2021 | Cirkus | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Tamil | Netflix Anthology-Segment Thangam Directed by Sudha Kongara |
As guest cinematographer
- Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (Telugu film) Shot 1 Song only.
- Dhruva Natchathiram (Teaser)
As Co-Producer
- Thanneer Mathan Dinangal
- Cold Case
- Irul
Awards
- Best Cinematographer for Charlie (2015 Malayalam film), Ennu Ninte Moideen, Nee-Na
- Best Cinematographer for Beautiful
- Nominated - Best Cinematographer for Thattathin Marayathu
- Best Cinematographer for Thira
References
- ^ https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/dec/12/simmba-was-a-great-experience-cinematographer-jomon-t-john-9189.html
- ^ https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/jomon-t-john-conjuring-magic-on-camera.html
- ^ https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/neena-movie-critics-review-183343.html
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-state-film-awards/article8300123.ece
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/why-was-jomon-replaced-in-gauthams-film/articleshow/57617246.cms
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/I-keep-messaging-my-dad-like-I-used-to-when-he-was-alive-Ann-Augustine/articleshow/35439749.cms