Jomon T. John
Indian cinematographer
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Jomon T. John ISC is an Indian cinematographer and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Jomon made his debut with Chaappa Kurishu (2011). Jomon won the 2015 Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography for the films Nee-Na, Ennu Ninte Moideen, and Charlie.[2]
Jomon T. John | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Government Film and Television Institute |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Ansu Elsa Verghese (m.2023)[1] |
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).[3][4][5] 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.
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.[6]
Personal life
Jomon married actress Ann Augustine on 2 February 2014.[7] The couple filed for divorce in 2021.[8][9]
In December 2023, Jomon married Ansu Elsa Verghese.[10]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As guest cinematographer
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Telugu | 1 Song only | |
| TBA | Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil | Teaser only | |
Awards
- Best Cinematographer for Beautiful
- Nominated - Best Cinematographer for Thattathin Marayathu
- Best Cinematographer for Thira