Midhun Eravil

Midhun Eravil
Born
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2021–present

Midhun Eravil is an Indian cinematographer who works predominantly in the Malayalam cinema industry also known as Mollywood.[1][2]

Film career

The Kasaragod native made his debut with the 2021 documentary film Thariode directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese about the gold mining history of Thariyode.[3] The film found critical acclaim in the festival circuit.[4] He made his feature film debut in the 2022 film Vazhiye which is the first found footage movie in the Malayalam language.[5][6][7] The film marked the debut of Hollywood music director Evan Evans in Indian cinema.[8][9]

Filmography

Year Film Notes Ref(s)
2021 Thariode Historical documentary film
Kerala State Television Award winner
[3][4]
2022 Vazhiye Malayalam's first found footage film [2][5]
Keni Produced by National Institute of Advanced Studies
Film officially selected to IDSFFK 2022.
[10][11]
2024 Dreadful Chapters Time loop horror film directed by Nirmal Baby Varghese [12][13]
2025 Disease X: The Zombie Experiment Zombie film [14]

Awards

Year Award Category Work Result Ref(s)
2022 Indie World Film Festival Best Cinematographer Vazhiye Won [2]
2024 Reels International Film Festival Best Cinematographer Dreadful Chapters Won [15][16]

References

  1. ^ Web Desk (5 July 2022). "ഇന്‍ഡീ വേള്‍ഡ് ഫിലിം ഫെസ്റ്റിവലില്‍ തിളങ്ങി മിഥുന്‍ എരവില്‍". malabarflash.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Web Desk (5 July 2022). "Indie Film Festival - ഇന്‍ഡീ വേള്‍ഡ് ഫിലിം ഫെസ്റ്റിവലില്‍ തിളങ്ങി കാസര്‍കോട്ടുകാരന്‍ മിഥുന്‍ എരവില്‍". kasargodvartha.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b Web Desk (23 September 2022). "Nirmal Baby Varghese's 'Thariode' now streaming on Amazon Prime". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b Web Desk (2 September 2021). "'Thariode' bags best educational programme award at the Kerala State TV Awards". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b Onmanorama Staff (29 March 2022). "Malayalam flick 'Vazhiye' becomes first Indian film to be selected for the Toronto Indie Horror Fest". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Evan Evans to compose Malayalam's first found footage film". Cinema Express. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  7. ^ Rhythm Zaveri (14 March 2020). "Hollywood Music Director Evan Evans Makes His Indian Debut with "Vazhiye"". asianmoviepulse.com. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Hollywood music director Evan joins Malayalam movie 'Vazhiye'". Malayala Manorama. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Director Nirmal Baby Varghese is all set to make first found footage movie in Malayalam with Hollywood music director Evan Evans - Social News XYZ". Pinterest. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  10. ^ "'കേണി'ക്ക് പുരസ്കാരത്തിളക്കം". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 8 August 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  11. ^ "IDSFFK 2022: മുള്ളുക്കുറുമരുടെ ജീവിതവുമായി കേണി". India Today (in Malayalam). 26 August 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Dreadful Chapters: Nirmal Varghese unveils first-look poster of his horror film". Madhyamam. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  13. ^ Ashwini P (6 September 2024). "'ഡ്രെഡ്ഫുള്‍ ചാപ്റ്റേഴ്സ്' ഒടിടിയില്‍; സ്ട്രീമിംഗ് ആരംഭിച്ചു" (in Malayalam). Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  14. ^ Rithu Nair (14 September 2024). "മലയാളത്തിൽ മറ്റൊരു പരീക്ഷണം; സോംബി ചിത്രത്തിലൂടെ ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയൻ താരം ഇന്ത്യൻ സിനിമയിൽ" (in Malayalam). Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Horror Film 'Dreadful Chapters' Bagged Three Awards At Reels International Film Festival". promotehorror.com. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  16. ^ "റീൽസ് ഇന്റർനാഷണൽ ഫിലിം ഫെസ്റ്റിവലിൽ തിളങ്ങി 'ഡ്രെഡ്ഫുൾ ചാപ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ്'". emalayalee.com (in Malayalam). 2 March 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.