Bernard Joseph
Directing
Biography
Bernard Merrymel Joseph (born December 12 , 1999) is an Malayalam film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor. In the early he was an independent filmmaker whose films used nonlinear storylines and aestheticization of violence. His films have earned him a variety of Awards . Born in Pathanamthitta , Kerala Bernard was interested in filmmaking at an early age. He directed numerous music videos and short films. He made his film debut with The Last Chapter (2017), which garnered mixed reviews, followed by the Triangle (2019) . Bernard found lukewarm success with EMO (2021) and Sumathy Valav (2022), but the latter eventually became a cult classic which was better received. As a filmmaker, he passionate about creating visually stunning and emotionally engaging stories that captivate audiences. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the art of storytelling, he strived to bring unique and authentic perspectives to the screen. His journey in filmmaking began at a young age, where he fell in love with the magic of cinema and the power it had to transport him to other worlds. This passion led him to pursue a degree in film production, where he honed his craft and gained practical experience working on a variety of film projects. Since then, he had worked on numerous film productions, ranging from short films and documentaries to feature-length movies. He adept at every stage of the filmmaking process, from concept development and scriptwriting to casting, directing, and post-production. His filmmaking style is characterized by its attention to detail, creative vision, and a deep respect for the art form. He constantly exploring new techniques and technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible in cinema, and He always looking for ways to challenge himself creatively and professionally. Ultimately, his goal as a filmmaker is to use the power of storytelling to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level, and to inspire them to see the world in a new and meaningful way.
Known For
What happens when laziness become a matter of life and death? On a world where absurd is the accepted norm, we find three slackers who are so lazy, they'd rather risk their lives than exert themselves. Their travels are marked by the presence of an unlikely entourage, consisting of a priest grappling with doubt, a policeman torn between duty and despair, a toy seller sowing joy and cunningness, and a mysterious individual clad in a fiery red suit.
Point Nemo
Maanish belongs to a group of tree cutters. While returning home, he accidentally lost an axe he was supposed to hold onto. Despite all his efforts, he can't recover the axe. Maanish is then approached by a bizarre creature named Maramkothy, who promises to help him retrieve the lost axe.
Woodpeckers were the first to know
EMO is a tale of melancholic introvert who is overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst, and who adopts a certain style. Our protagonist in the story is deeply in love with hard-core music and possesses a style of emotionally charged punk rock and highly expressive and bleak. Themes of pain, loneliness and death feature prominently.
EMO MUSICAL SHORT FILM
Sumathy Valav is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language dark fantasy film based on the mystery road in Trivandrum . The film was directed by Bernard Joseph . The story concerns ghosts, spirits, and black magic. The film stars Vishnu Narayanan , Gautham K Biju , Vishal , Christy , Sreeraj and Jack . The film was inspired by some true invents of a mysterious road in Trivandrum , Kerala . The DOP of the film is Ajay Raju . The music and background score of the film is done by Abin Ponnachan and the sound design is done by Vidhu Nandan .
Sumathy Valav
"It's not just a curve as you are thinking." People cautioned him not to go. Everyone who began to converse about the curve was spitting out warnings. Even to pass through it was risky. Mysteries keep on accumulating the pile of doubts. But it never questioned his notions and he took off to unfold the contradictions about the curve in darkness. സുമതി വളവ് 🌀🌀
The Vengeance
In the wake of the unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Hemanth was confused, and he began to talk about it.
Period of Confusion
CYCLE is a malayalam short film who dreams for buying a cycle to play with his friends. DIRECTOR : DAVIS JOSEPH DOP : ADWAITH V S CREATIEVE DIRECTOR : BERNARD JOSEPH
The Cycle
A story of three strangers who's tricking others for their gains without knowing that they're being tricked at the same time symbolically forming a cheat triangle. The narration of the story is filmed in a confusing way. DIRECTOR & DOP || BERNARD JOSEPH
Triangle
The Movie is all about two friends who is very passionate about photography and their views about life.