Joshy Mathew

Joshy Mathew [1] (Malayalam: ജോഷി മാത്യു) an Indian film director in Malayalam cinema, started his career in 1984 as an assistant to renowned director to P. Padmarajan. In 1992 he made feature debut with Nakshatra Koodaram (1992). Then followed Oru Kadankatha Pole (1993), Rajadhani (1994), Man of the Match (1996), Pathaam Nilayile Theevandy (Train in the 10th Floor)(2009), Upadesiyude Makan (2010), Black Forest (2013) and In a land far away (2018).

Joshy Mathew
Joshy Mathew
Born
Joshy

8 May
Kottayam, Kerala
OccupationFilm director
Years active1980s - present
Spouse(s)Moly Joshy Mathew
ChildrenSudip Joshy Mathew, Sanju Joshy Mathew

Present Positions

Vice Chairman: Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA)

Executive Director: NavYug Children's Theatre and Movie Village

Former Positions

Vice Chairman: Kerala Chalachithra Academy

Vice Chairman: K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts.

Treasurer: Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA)

Films
Nakshatra Koodaram (1992)
Oru Kadankatha Pole (1993)
Rajadhani (1994)
Man of the Match (1996)
Pathaam Nilayile Theevandy (Train in the 10th Floor)(2009)
Upadesiyude Makan (2010)
Black Forest (2013)
  • Selected - Moscow International Film Festival 2013, Section: World Films Today (opening Film)
  • Official Selection - Habitat Film Festival 2013, New Delhi
  • Official Selection - Ladakh International FIlm Festival 2013 Section: Competition
  • Official Selection - Vladivostok International FIlm Festival 2013 of Asian Pacific Countries, Russia
  • Official Selection - CMS International Children's Film Festival 2013, Lucknow, New Delhi
  • Official Selection - 19th Kolkata International Film Festival 2013
  • Selected - International Children's Film Festival, Hyderabad, conducted by Children's Film Society of India
In a land far away (2018)
  • Competition Selection Kolkata International Film Festival 2018.
  • Official Selection in Indian Cinema Section at Pune International Film Festival 2019.
  • Special Screening, Rain International Nature Film Festival 2019.

Awards
International Film Award (FIPRESCI Award at the IFFK 2009-Best Malayalam Film)
National Film Award
  • 2012: Film - Black Forest (BEST FILM ON ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION/ PRESERVATION)[3]
Kerala State Film Award
  • 2012: Film - Black Forest (Best Children's Film)[4]
  • 2018: Film - In a land far away-അങ്ങ് ദൂരെ ഒരു ദേശത്ത് (Best Children's Film) kerala film critics award 2018
Kerala Film Critics Award
  • 2012: Film - Black Forest (Best Environmental Film, Best Children's Film)[5]

References
  1. "Joshy Mathew director". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  2. FIPRESCI Award - Best Malayalam Film "FIPRESCI Award". fwdlife.in.
  3. NATIONAL AWARD "National Award - Joshy Mathew director-" (PDF). dff.nic.in.
  4. Kerala State Award "Kerala State Award- Joshy Mathew director-". fwdlife.in.
  5. Kerala Film Critics Award "Kerala Film Critics Award- Joshy Mathew director-". blackforestmovie.com.
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