Jomon T. John Template:Small 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.[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).[2][3][4] 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.[5]
Personal life
Jomon married actress Ann Augustine on 2 February 2014.[6] The couple filed for divorce in 2021.[7][8]
In December 2023, Jomon married Ansu Elsa Verghese.[9]
Filmography
As guest cinematographer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Telugu | 1 Song only | |
| 2026 | Dhruva Natchathiram | Tamil | Teaser only |
Awards
- Best Cinematographer for Beautiful
- Nominated - Best Cinematographer for Thattathin Marayathu
- Best Cinematographer for Thira
References
- ↑ 'Charlie' sweeps Kerala State film awards; 'Ozhivudivasathe Kali' adjudged Best film - The Hindu. The Hindu(March 2016).
- ↑ Simmba was a great experience: Cinematographer Jomon T John- Cinema express. Cinema Express(11 December 2018).
- ↑ Onmanorama | Latest News Updates | Politics | Lifestyle | Entertainment | Sports | English Manorama.
- ↑ Neena Review | Neena Movie Review | Neena Critics Review | Lal Jose | Deepti Sati | Ann Augustine | Vijay Babu - Filmibeat(15 May 2015).
- ↑ Jomon: Why was Jomon replaced in Gautham's film? | Tamil Movie News - Times of India. The Times of India(14 March 2017).
- ↑ Malayalam Actress Ann: I keep messaging my dad like I used to when he was alive: Ann Augustine | Malayalam Movie News - Times of India. The Times of India(22 May 2014).
- ↑ My marriage was the spontaneous decision of a 23-year old: Ann Augustine. OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ Ann Augustine and Jomon T John file for divorce. The Times of India(2021-01-29). Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ ആന് അഗസ്റ്റിന്റെ ആദ്യ ഭര്ത്താവ്, ക്യാമറമാന് ജോമോന് ടി ജോണ് വീണ്ടും വിവാഹിതനായി, വധു അൻസു ചില്ലറക്കാരിയല്ല. Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ Shaji Kailas replaces Venu as director of Kaapa. Cinema Express(June 2022).
- ↑ Anushka Shetty, Naveen Polishetty film goes on floors. Cinema Express(4 April 2022).
- ↑ స్టాండప్ కమెడియన్గా నవీన్ పోలిశెట్టి.. మోషన్ పోస్టర్ రిలీజ్. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ↑ Basil Joseph is KP Suresh in Ajayante Randam Moshanam, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2024-04-29). Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ↑ Kadha Innuvare release date announced, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2024-08-24). Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ↑ Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom teaser review: A new dawn or familiar territory?. MSN(12 February 2025).
- ↑ Vineeth Sreenivasan's next titled Karam, first look out, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2025-07-16). Retrieved 2025-07-16.