Jomon T. John (born 17 February 1982) is an Indian

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and producer who works predominantly in

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. 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''. His well-known films include '' Beautiful'' (2011), ''

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'' (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), ''

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'' (2018), and ''

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'' (2020). 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,

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. He subsequently became active in the advertisement film industry. He made his feature film debut when

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signed him as the cinematographer of his debut directorial, ''

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'' (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 ''

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'' were highly acclaimed, he was soon signed by Tamil filmmaker

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for the

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-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

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. 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

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's '' Golmaal Again''.

Personal life

Jomon married actress Ann Augustine on 2 February 2014. The couple filed for divorce in 2021. In December 2023, Jomon married Ansu Elsa Verghese.

Filmography

As guest cinematographer

Awards

; Kerala State Film Awards * Best Cinematographer for '' Charlie, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Nee-Na'' ; Asianet Film Awards 2011 * Best Cinematographer for '' Beautiful'' ;

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* Nominated - Best Cinematographer for ''

'' ; 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards * Best Cinematographer for ''

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:John, Jomon T. Living people People from Alappuzha district Kerala State Film Award winners 1981 births