MC Jithin

MC Jithin
MC Jithin in 2024
Born
MC Jithin

Iritty, Kannur, Kerala, India
Alma mater
  • St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery
  • University of Madras
Occupations
  • Film director
  • Screenwriter
  • Educator
Years active2011–present
Known forNonsense, 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

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

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) and as Associate Director for Action Hero Biju (2016). He also worked on advertising and ad films.

Jithin 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]

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

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

Year Title Role Type
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

  • **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

  1. ^ "MC Jithin: 'Nonsense' movie director interview". Onmanorama. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Sookshmadarshini: A tribute to Alfred Hitchcock". TrueCopyThink. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  3. ^ "MC Jithin talks about his filmmaking journey". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Kerala Short Film Festival winners". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  5. ^ "'Nonsense' will address flaws in education system: MC Jithin". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  6. ^ "'Nonsense' movie review: Highlights an interesting fresh first half". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Sookshmadarshini was first offered to a leading Bollywood actress". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  8. ^ "MC Jithin on balancing teaching and filmmaking". Onmanorama. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Kerala Short Film Festival winners". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 January 2025.