MC Jithin
Indian director and screenwriter
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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]
- St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery
- University of Madras
- Film director
- Screenwriter
- Educator
Early life and education
Jithin was born in Iritty, Kannur, Kerala, He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in multimedia at St. Thomas College of arts and science, 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). 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
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 |
| Friday | Writer, Director | Short film | |
| Loud Truth | |||
| Chilappol Chilar | Writer | ||
| 2018 | Nonsense | Director, Screenwriter | Film |
| 2024 | Sookshmadarshini |
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.[4]