Jonathan Sela

Jonathan Sela, ASC (born April 29, 1978 ) is a French-born Israeli cinematographer, known for his work in action films, especially with his collaboration with director David Leitch.

Life and career Sela was born in Paris, France.

At the age of 10, his Polish grandfather took him to the set of Schindler's List in Kraków, which inspired him to pursue a career in filmmaking. Four years later, he began working in Israel as a cameraman and lighting technician on numerous television films and shows, first as lighting technician, then as gaffer.

He emigrated to the United States at age 19, enrolling in the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Sela was director of photography on 2017's Transformers: The Last Knight, the fifth entry in the science fiction action franchise.

He has also worked on commercials for companies like Verizon Wireless, KFC, Gillette, and Mary Kay, and has shot music videos for artists like Rihanna and Green Day.

Sela was invited into the American Society of Cinematographers in December 2022.

Personal life Sela lives in Venice, California with his wife, photographer Megan Schoenbachler, and their two sons.

Filmography Film

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Music video