Jonathan Kovel

Birthplace: New York, USA
Occupation: Director Of Photography, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip
Active: 1992 - Present
Alma Mater: Columbia University Film School

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Career Stats

Stable

Movies: 1
Years Active: 34yrs
Per Year: 0films

Career Overview

Jonathan Kovel has 1 film credits since 2025 .

Peak: 2025

Role Distribution

Director-of-photography ×1

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: LowFav: Drama

Comedy

Drama

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Jonathan Kovel started in film in New York, where he graduated from Columbia University Film School.

CAREER

He has been living and working in Johannesburg, South Africa for eighteen years and is firmly ensconced in the South African film and television industry. He is a Director of Photography and Cinematographer. He is fluent in French and semi-fluent in Spanish. He has shot commercials for various production houses, numerous local and international documentaries (e.g., 'Keep the River on your Right', '28 Up South Africa', 'Miners Shot Down'), TV dramas, and feature films (e.g., 'Happy Ever Afters', 'Of Good Report', 'Ayanda', 'Dis Ek Anna', 'Sew the Winter to My Skin'). His more current work includes four Netflix commissioned films for director Kunle Afolayan (e.g., 'Citation' and 'Anikulapo') and several projects for Amazon Prime (e.g., 'La Femme Anjola' and 'Pou').