Biography
Tom DiCillo is an American director, cinematographer, writer and actor born in Camp Le Jeune, North Carolina, and who studied film at New York University. During his early career he began working with director Jim Jarmusch as a cinematographer on films that include Permanent Vacation and Stranger Than Paradise. His experience as cinematographer proved invaluable and he was soon writing and directing his own films.
Directed 17
2010s
- 2016
- 2014
Down in Shadowland
Director
- 2012
- 2011
Lights Out
Director
- 2010
When You're Strange
Director
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2002
- 2001
Double Whammy
Director
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1996
Box of Moonlight
Director
- 1995
- 1991
Johnny Suede
Director
1970s
- 1977
God Save the King
Director
Camera 9
2020s
- 2026
Nova '78
Director of Photography
2010s
- 2014
Down in Shadowland
Director of Photography
2000s
- 2004
1990s
- 1990
End of the Night
Director of Photography
1980s
- 1988
The Beat
Director of Photography
- 1987
- 1985
Variety
Director of Photography
- 1984
Burroughs: The Movie
Director of Photography
Wrote 9
2010s
- 2014
Down in Shadowland
Writer
- 2010
When You're Strange
Writer
2000s
- 2007
- 2001
Double Whammy
Writer
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
Box of Moonlight
Writer
- 1995
- 1991
Johnny Suede
Writer
1970s
- 1977
God Save the King
Writer
Other crew 5
2020s
- 2026
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars
Cinematography
2010s
- 2010
When You're Strange
Additional Music
1980s
- 1987
Coffee and Cigarettes
Cinematography
- 1981
- 1980
Underground U.S.A.
Cinematography
Acted in 4
2000s
- 2001
Some Days in January, 1984
Movie
1980s
- 1985
Chain Letters
Bob
- 1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
Edited 2
2010s
- 2014
Down in Shadowland
Editor
1970s
- 1977
God Save the King
Editor
Produced 1
2010s
- 2010
When You're Strange
Producer
Appearances4
2010s
- 2017
Uncle Howard
Self
- 2012
1990s
- 1998
Independent's Day
Self
- 1995
At Sundance
Self