Hello there.
I’m Jilvan. Pronounced Jewl-varn. Sometimes I hear, Jil-van or Jilv-an.
I’ve made peace with it. Yes, I answer to “J” or recently “Jewls” ..I like it.
Filmmaker. Cinematographer, Video Editor. Occasional over-thinker of framing and getting that lighting just right.
And someone who has absolutely spent two hours (maybe three) finding the “right” music track.
For the past 12 years, I’ve worked across feature films, shorts, TVCs, social campaigns and high-end productions.
From fast-turnaround chaos to slow-burn cinematic builds.
I live somewhere between writing, directing, filming and sitting in a dark room colour grading at 2am. Real talk.
I care about story first. Always. Every frame I shoot and cut is in service of story.
I’m currently on the journey of writing and directing independent short films that stick with you.
The kind you think about on the drive home… hopefully in a good way.
Check out my work. 99.8% of everything you see on my website is shot, lit, edited and graded by me. I highly recommend HP v Mac brand campaign. we took a jab and Apple! and Ode to Farmers a lovely short doco for Kelloggs you can find that in creative & films tab above.
Ok, thank you, love you bye.
Film credits - iMDB ( you can click on that ;)
BONE HEAD - Short Film. Concept (Teaser)
Written, Directed by Jilvan.M
NIGHT TALES - Care For You Music Video (Directors Cut)
Written, Directed & Cinematography by Jilvan.M
Produced by Jilvan.M & Night Tales