Jomo Fray is an American cinematographer. He is known for his work on Port Authority (2019), Selah and the Spades (2020), All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (2023), and Nickel Boys (2024).
Jomo Fray | |
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| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2013-present |
Early life and education
editFray attended Brown University, majoring in political theory and Africana studies, and received an Master of Fine Arts from New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[1][2][3]
Career
editFray has served as cinematographer on Port Authority directed by Danielle Lessovitz,[4] Selah and the Spades and The Young Wife by Tayarisha Poe.[5][6]
In 2023, Fray served as cinematographer on All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt directed by Raven Jackson, for which he received nominations for Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography and won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Cinematography.[7][8][9]
In 2024, Fray served as cinematographer on Nickel Boys directed by RaMell Ross, receiving a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography,[10] and won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematographer.[11]
References
edit- ^ Duckett, Richard (September 4, 2016). "Man behind the picture". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "A Discussion with Cinematographer Jomo Fray". Lite Gear. February 25, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Saito, Stephen (November 3, 2023). "Indie Memphis Film Fest 2023 Interview: Cinematographer Jomo Fray on "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt"". Moveable Fest. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Jomo Fray". Filmmaker. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Staff, Filmmaker (February 4, 2019). "DP Jomo Fray on Selah and the Spades and Drawing Inspiration From Rihanna's ANTI". Filmmaker. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Kennedy, Lisa (May 31, 2024). "'The Young Wife' Review: The Nervous Bride Saga Gets a Sumptuous, Stylized Makeover". Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ O'Falt, Chris (November 9, 2023). "Every Day Before Filming, the 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' Director and DP Read Aloud a 12-Point Manifesto". IndieWire. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Sederholm, Jillian (December 5, 2023). "2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations: See the full list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 16, 2024). "Black Reel Awards Reveals Winners Of Film And Television Categories; 'American Fiction' And 'The Color Purple' Took Home Top Honors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 4, 2024). "Spirit Awards Best Feature Nominees Include 'Anora', 'I Saw The TV Glow', 'Nickel Boys', 'Sing Sing' & 'The Substance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (December 3, 2024). "New York Film Critics Circle Winners: 'The Brutalist' Named Best Film, Adrien Brody and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Take Top Acting Awards". Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2024.