Jon Joffin Explained

Jon Joffin (born June 13, 1963) is a South African film and television cinematographer, who has worked in both the Canadian and American film and television industries.[1]

Born in Johannesburg, he moved with his family to Canada in childhood.[1]

Awards

AwardYearCategoryWorkResultRef(s)
Gemini Awards2009Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or SeriesCrusoe

"Rum & Gunpowder"

Genie Awards2012Best CinematographyDaydream Nation[2]
Canadian Screen Awards2014Best Photography in a Drama Program or Series Ring of Fire[3]
American Society of Cinematographers2009Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture, Limited Series, or Pilot Made for TelevisionThe Andromeda Strain
2011Alice
2019Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular SeriesBeyond

"Two Zero One"

[4]
2021

"Up Is Down"

[5]
2022Titans

"Souls"

Canadian Society of Cinematographers2019Best Cinematography in a TV SeriesBeyond

"Two Zero One"

2021Best Cinematography in TV Drama - Commercial
2022Best Cinematography in TV ComedyJulie and the Phantoms
Leo Awards2010Best Cinematography in a Feature Length DramaAlice[6]
2012Best Cinematography in a Feature Length DramaDaydream Nation[7]
2016Best Cinematography in a Television MovieLove on the Air
Primetime Emmy Awards2008Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieThe Andromeda Strain

"Part One"

[8]
2023Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour)Schmigadoon!

"Something Real"

[9]

Notes and References

  1. Ian Spelling, "Emmy Nominee: Schmigadoon! Cinematographer Jon Joffin Captures The Spirit of Technicolor Musicals". Below the Line, August 23, 2023.
  2. [Brian D. Johnson]
  3. Glen Schaefer, "B.C. players mostly on small screen in Canadian Screen Award nominations". The Province, January 13, 2014.
  4. Web site: Giardina . Carolyn . February 9, 2019 . ASC Awards: 'Cold War' Tops the Cinematographers Feature Competition . February 10, 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  5. Web site: Kay . Jeremy . April 18, 2021 . 'Mank' wins ASC top cinematography prize . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210926061616/https://www.screendaily.com/news/mank-wins-asc-top-cinematography-prize/5158918.article . September 26, 2021 . 2022-07-27 . . en.
  6. Cheryl Binning, "Syfy’s Alice cleans up at Leos". Playback, June 7, 2010.
  7. David Eng, "2012 Leo Awards for B.C. film/TV – winners (part 2)". Chino Kino, May 27, 2012.
  8. https://variety.com/2008/film/awards/2008-emmy-nominations-part-ii-1117989083/ "2008 Emmy nominations – part II"
  9. Lynette Rice and Patrick Hipes, "Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline Hollywood, July 12, 2023.