Biography
Segundo de Chomón became involved in film through his wife, who was an actress in Pathé films. In 1902, he became a concessionary for Pathé in Barcelona, distributing its products in Spanish-speaking countries and managing a factory for the coloring of Pathé films. He began shooting footage of Spanish locations for the company; then, in 1905, he moved to Paris where he became a trick film specialist. The body of work he created over five years was outstanding. De Chomón created fantastical narratives embellished with ingenious effects, gorgeous color, innovative hand-drawn, and puppet animation; tricks of the eye that surprise and delight, and startling turns of surreal imagination. De Chomón carried on as a filmmaker, specializing in trick effects, working for Pathé, Itala and others.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Mysterious Armour
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Fantastic Flowers
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Boda en premià de mar servida por autos de marca Ford
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
El gusano solitario
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Kitsune
Role: Thanks
MOVIE • 2016
Chomón : màgies, pòcimes i fades
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
Napoleon
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 1927
Maciste in Hell
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1925
Lulù
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1923
La Moglie di Claudio
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1918
The War and the Dream of Momi
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1917
The War and the Dream of Momi
Role: Animation Director
MOVIE • 1917
The War and the Dream of Momi
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1917
The Warrior
Role: Visual Effects
MOVIE • 1916
The Royal Tigress
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1916
The Fire
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1916
The Fear of Zeppelins
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1915
The Immigrant
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1915
Cabiria
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1914
Cabiria
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 1914