MC Jithin
MC Jithin | |
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 MC Jithin in 2024 | |
| Born | MC Jithin |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Nonsense, Sookshmadarshini |
MC Jithin is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and educator from Kerala. His notable works include Nonsense (2018), a film that critiques the education system,[1] and Sookshmadarshini (2024), a psychological thriller that received critical acclaim.[2]
Early life and Education
[edit]Jithin was born in Iritty, Kannur, Kerala, He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia at St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery, and later obtained a Master’s degree in Visual Communication from the University of Madras.[3]
Career
[edit]MC Jithin started his career directing short films. His 2012 short, Water, a public service advertisement, won recognition at WATER COMMONS-FLICK FEST' 12.[4]
Jithin worked as Assistant Director under Abrid Shine for film 1983 (2014). He gained recognition for his debut feature film Nonsense (2018), a sports comedy, which tackled flaws in the education system.[5] The film was praised for its bold storytelling and social commentary.[6] The film starred Rinosh George, Vinay Forrt and Shruthi Ramachandran.
In 2024, Jithin directed Sookshmadarshini, a black comedy psychological thriller exploring themes of curiosity and human behavior. The film was praised for its emotional depth and layered storytelling.[7]
The film starred Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph.
Educator
[edit]Jithin serves as the Head of the Film Studies Department at Don Bosco IMAGE in Vennala. He is also a guest lecturer and conducts workshops across various institutions in South India.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Type |
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| 2011 | Mallus | Writer, Director | Short film |
| 2012 | Water | Director | Public Service Advertisement |
| 2012 | Friday | Writer, Director | Short film |
| 2012 | Loud Truth | Writer, Director | Short film |
| 2012 | Chilappol Chilar | Writer | Short film |
| 2018 | Nonsense | Director, Screenwriter | Film |
| 2024 | Sookshmadarshini | Director, Screenwriter | Film |
Awards and Recognitions
[edit]- **2012**: Public Service Advertisement Water received the 2nd runner-up award from Padmashri K Balachander, conducted by Centre of Excellence for Change, National Key Resource Centre, Govt. of India, at WATER COMMONS-FLICK FEST' 12. [9]
References
[edit]- ^ "MC Jithin: 'Nonsense' movie director interview". Onmanorama. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini: A tribute to Alfred Hitchcock". TrueCopyThink. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "MC Jithin talks about his filmmaking journey". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Kerala Short Film Festival winners". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "'Nonsense' will address flaws in education system: MC Jithin". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "'Nonsense' movie review: Highlights an interesting fresh first half". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Sookshmadarshini was first offered to a leading Bollywood actress". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "MC Jithin on balancing teaching and filmmaking". Onmanorama. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Kerala Short Film Festival winners". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 January 2025.