Jon Turteltaub
Film director · 2 films (1992–2018)
Jon Turteltaub is a director whose work here spans 3 Ninjas (1992) to The Meg (2018), across action and family. All 327 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Jonathan Charles "Jon" Turteltaub is an American film director and producer. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Born 8 August 1963 · New York City, New York, USA
Directing style
Turteltaub anchors his action-comedy and adventure narratives in a highly consistent, eye-level perspective, relying heavily on medium shots and closeups rendered with a shallow depth of field to keep focus tightly on the actors. The visual atmosphere leans tense and mysterious, shaped by a cool, desaturated color grade and a dark, shadow-heavy palette dominated by deep charcoals, slate blues, and muted earth tones. Lighting setups favor naturalistic and motivated sources, primarily utilizing direct sunlight for exterior scenes and practical fixtures or fluorescent tubes to illuminate interior spaces.
Films directed by Jon Turteltaub
About Jon Turteltaub
When was Jon Turteltaub born?
Jon Turteltaub was born on 8 August 1963 in New York City, New York, USA.
What films has Jon Turteltaub directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: 3 Ninjas (1992) and The Meg (2018).
Search every frame of Jon Turteltaub’s films
All 327 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Jon Turteltaub — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.