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{{Short description|Indian director and screenwriter}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = MC Jithin
| image = File:MC2024.jpg
| image_caption = MC Jithin in 2024
| birth_name = MC Jithin
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Iritty]], [[Kannur district|Kannur]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| alma_mater = {{ubl|St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery|University of Madras}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|Screenwriter|Educator}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| known for = ''[[Nonsense (film)|Nonsense]]'', ''[[Sookshmadarshini]]''
| website =
}}

'''MC Jithin''' is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and educator from Kerala. His notable works include ''[[Nonsense (film)|Nonsense]]'' (2018), a film that critiques the education system,<ref>{{cite web |title=MC Jithin: 'Nonsense' movie director interview |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2018/10/15/mc-jithin-nonsense-movie-director-interview.html |website=Onmanorama |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref> and ''[[Sookshmadarshini]]'' (2024), a psychological thriller that received critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sookshmadarshini: A tribute to Alfred Hitchcock |url=https://truecopythink.media/movies/how-mc-jithins-sookshmadarshini-movie-a-tribute-alfred-hitchcock-ajay-joy-mathew-review |website=TrueCopyThink |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Jithin was born in [[Kannur|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]].<ref>{{cite web |title=MC Jithin talks about his filmmaking journey |url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/special/weekend/1151034 |website=Deshabhimani |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

== 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.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Kerala Short Film Festival winners |url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/special/weekend/1151034 |website=Deshabhimani |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

Jithin worked as assistant director under [[Abrid Shine]] for film [[1983 (film)|1983]] (2014).
He gained recognition for his debut feature film ''[[Nonsense (film)|Nonsense]]'' (2018), a sports comedy, which tackled flaws in the education system.<ref>{{cite web |title='Nonsense' will address flaws in education system: MC Jithin |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/Oct/07/nonsense-will-address-the-flaws-of-the-current-education-system-8212.html |website=Cinema Express |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref> The film was praised for its bold storytelling and social commentary.<ref>{{cite web |title='Nonsense' movie review: Highlights an interesting fresh first half |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nonsense-movie-review-highlights-an-interesting-fresh-first-half/articleshow/66175656.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref> The film starred Rinosh George, [[Vinay Forrt]] and [[Shruti Ramachandran|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sookshmadarshini was first offered to a leading Bollywood actress |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/sookshmadarshini-not-nazriya-nazim-but-a-leading-bollywood-actress-was-supposed-to-headline-mc-jithin-directorial-1367119 |website=Pinkvilla |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>[[File:MC With Basil and Nazriya.jpg|thumb|MC with Basil and Nazriya]]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.<ref>{{cite web |title=MC Jithin on balancing teaching and filmmaking |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2018/10/15/mc-jithin-nonsense-movie-director-interview.html |website=Onmanorama |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Type
|-
| 2011 || ''Mallus'' || Writer, Director || Short film
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2012 || ''Water'' || Director || Public Service Advertisement
|-
| ''Friday'' || rowspan="2" | Writer, Director || rowspan="3" | Short film
|-
| ''Loud Truth''
|-
| ''Chilappol Chilar'' || Writer
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nonsense (film)|Nonsense]]'' || rowspan="2" | Director, Screenwriter || rowspan="2" | Film
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Sookshmadarshini]]''
|}

== Awards and recognitions ==
* **2012**: Public Service Advertisement ''Water'' received the 2nd runner-up award from Padmashri [[K. Balachander|K Balachander]], conducted by Centre of Excellence for Change, National Key Resource Centre, Govt. of India, at WATER COMMONS-FLICK FEST' 12.<ref name="auto"/>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm9887147}}

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[[Category:Malayalam film directors]]
[[Category:1990 births]]
[[Category:Film directors from Kochi]]
[[Category:Male actors from Kochi]]
[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian film producers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
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