Manoj MJ
Hi, I’m Manoj MJ, a cinematographer with about 8 years of experience working across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and independent film projects.
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Hi, I’m Manoj MJ, a cinematographer with about 8 years of experience working across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and independent film projects. I started as an Assistant DOP from 2016 and have since handled both supporting and lead cinematography roles, focusing on storytelling through thoughtful lighting, composition, and consistent visual style.
- 10 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Languages
- MalayalamFluent
- EnglishAdvanced
- TamilAdvanced
- TeluguAdvanced
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
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Work experience· 6 roles
Completed cinematography for a documentary titled D2H for the DW channel, along with corporate ad work such as the Corporate Ad for Kozhikode District Co-Operative Hospital and other corporate/ad projects. Focused on clean visual output for informational and promotional content while maintaining production quality and clarity.
Served as DOP for an independent movie tester and for Aaraattu Films independent productions. Owned the cinematography approach for each project—translating story requirements into lighting and camera decisions, managing visual continuity, and collaborating closely with the creative team to achieve the intended look and feel on screen.
Worked on short films including Vavvaal. Contributed to shot planning and execution, ensuring appropriate lighting and visual tone for narrative storytelling in a shorter runtime format.
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