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Jonathan Sela

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Director
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Jonathan Sela was born on 29 April 1978 in Paris, France. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Bullet Train (2022) and Law Abiding Citizen (2009). He is married to Megan Schoenbachler. They have two children.
BornApril 29, 1978
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      • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Anthony Hopkins, Mark Wahlberg, Erik Aadahl, Jim Carter, Peter Cullen, Laura Haddock, and Isabela Merced in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
    Transformers: The Last Knight
    5.2
    • Cinematographer
    • 2017
    Brad Pitt, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Zazie Beetz, and Bad Bunny in Bullet Train (2022)
    Bullet Train
    7.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 2022
    Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler in Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
    Law Abiding Citizen
    7.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 2009
    Josh Brolin, Ryan Reynolds, Terry Crews, Bill Skarsgård, Leslie Uggams, Morena Baccarin, Lewis Tan, Stefan Kapicic, Rob Delaney, Shioli Kutsuna, Zazie Beetz, and Brianna Hildebrand in Deadpool 2 (2018)
    Deadpool 2
    7.6
    • Cinematographer
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Cinematographer

    • How to Rob a Bank
      • Cinematographer
      • Completed
      • 2026
    • The Man with the Bag
      • Cinematographer
      • Completed
      • 2026
    • Jason Statham Stole My Bike
      • director of photography
      • Filming
      • 2027
    • Sponsor
      • director of photography
      • Completed
    • Walmart: WhoKnewVille (2025)
      Walmart: WhoKnewVille
      Video
      • director of photography
      • 2025
    • Coldplay: Man in the Moon
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2025
    • Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
      The Fall Guy
      6.8
      • director of photography
      • 2024
    • I Was a Stranger (2024)
      I Was a Stranger
      8.0
      • director of photography
      • 2024
    • Homes: Salon
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2024
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: I Can See You (Taylor's Version) (2023)
      Taylor Swift: I Can See You (Taylor's Version)
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • Brad Pitt, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Zazie Beetz, and Bad Bunny in Bullet Train (2022)
      Bullet Train
      7.3
      • director of photography
      • 2022
    • Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Radcliffe, Oscar Nuñez, Channing Tatum, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in The Lost City (2022)
      The Lost City
      6.1
      • director of photography
      • 2022
    • Doja Cat in Doja Cat: Woman (Choreography Version) (2022)
      Doja Cat: Woman (Choreography Version)
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Doja Cat: Woman (2021)
      Doja Cat: Woman
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, Eiza González, and Vanessa Kirby in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
      Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
      6.4
      • director of photography
      • 2019
    • Josh Brolin, Ryan Reynolds, Terry Crews, Bill Skarsgård, Leslie Uggams, Morena Baccarin, Lewis Tan, Stefan Kapicic, Rob Delaney, Shioli Kutsuna, Zazie Beetz, and Brianna Hildebrand in Deadpool 2 (2018)
      Deadpool 2
      7.6
      • director of photography
      • 2018
    • Shawn Mendes in Shawn Mendes: In My Blood (2018)
      Shawn Mendes: In My Blood
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Anthony Hopkins, Mark Wahlberg, Erik Aadahl, Jim Carter, Peter Cullen, Laura Haddock, and Isabela Merced in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
      Transformers: The Last Knight
      5.2
      • director of photography
      • 2017
    • Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde (2017)
      Atomic Blonde
      6.7
      • director of photography
      • 2017

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
      John Wick: Chapter 4
      7.6
      • director of photography: New York
      • 2023
    • Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde (2017)
      Atomic Blonde
      6.7
      • camera operator: 'a' camera
      • 2017
    • John Cusack and Bobby Coleman in Martian Child (2007)
      Martian Child
      6.7
      • director of photography: additional photography
      • 2007
    • Elisha Cuthbert and Emile Hirsch in The Girl Next Door (2004)
      The Girl Next Door
      6.7
      • additional photographer (uncredited)
      • 2004
    • Winter Break (2003)
      Winter Break
      5.0
      • director of photography: second unit
      • 2003
    • Side Effects (2002)
      Side Effects
      7.9
      Short
      • gaffer
      • 2002
    • Life as a House (2001)
      Life as a House
      7.4
      • camera intern
      • 2001
    • Andrew Gaines and Baranda Hagan in Burning Heart (2000)
      Burning Heart
      7.0
      • gaffer
      • 2000
    • Hammerlock (2000)
      Hammerlock
      3.8
      • electrician
      • 2000
    • Yana's Friends (1999)
      Yana's Friends
      7.1
      • best boy
      • 1999
    • Babcha
      Short
      • gaffer
      • 1998
    • Gila Almagor and Moshe Ivgy in Dangerous Acts (1998)
      Dangerous Acts
      6.6
      • electrician
      • 1998
    • The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field (1997)
      The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field
      7.1
      • electrician
      • 1997
    • Bat Yam - New York (1995)
      Bat Yam - New York
      7.4
      TV Series
      • lighting technician
      • 1995
    • Jaffa Pictures (1995)
      Jaffa Pictures
      8.4
      TV Series
      • lighting technician
      • 1995–1997

    Director

    • The Killers: Shadowplay (2007)
      The Killers: Shadowplay
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Director (as Jonathan V. Sela)
      • 2007

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    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:53
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    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 3:03
    Red Band Trailer
    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 3:03
    Red Band Trailer
    Deadpool 2
    Trailer 3:43
    Deadpool 2

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • Jonathan V. Sela
    • Born
      • April 29, 1978
      • Paris, France
    • Spouse
      • Megan Schoenbachler? - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Director of photography for Nike TV commercial "Full Moon" (2003).
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Named one of Variety's "10 Cinematographers to Watch" in 2009.

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