Biju Mohan

Born in Thiruvananthapuram, capital city of Kerala on 20/05/1981. A Physics Graduate and has done masters in Environmental Sciences. Also done PG Diploma in Science and Development Communication from C-DIT, Thiruvananthapuram. Married to Surya S Kurup.

Worked as programme producer in a major production houses in Kerala like N-TV and produced entertainment, science and development video programmes. Worked in C-DIT as programme producer of very famous popular science series (22 episodes)SASTRAKAUTHUKAM (Curiosity in Science) which was telecasted in DD (Malayalam).

In 2003 joined Vigyan Prasar, Dept. of Science & Technology, New Delhi as Technical Assistant. During this period co-ordinated the production of Aisa Hi Hota Hai, a well-known science video magazine telecasted by Doordarshan (National), India. Also assisted indoor audio programme production and Video programme production.

In 2005 joined Jahangirabad Media Institute, U.P as lecturer (visual media). Here contributed in different levels like Curriculum development, Programme Production and National Student Video Film Festival. Delivered lectures on topics like Film Appreciation, Visual language, Theory and Practical classes on Videography and Non-linear Editing, Documentary Film Production, History of Indian film industry, etc., In 2006 promoted to Associate Professorship.

Initiated the concept of National Student Video Film Festival (NSVFF) and organised 1st and 2nd edition of NSVFF at Jahangirabad Media Institute. Every year NSVFF Receives about 120 student films from all over the country and has collaboration with student film festivals of 10 countries like Russia, Iran, Czech, Poland, South Africa and USA.

In 2007 selected to attend Asian Film Professional’s Training Programme-2007 at Seoul, South Korea. Was one of the three trainees(from all over Asia) who got free scholarship from Korean Film Council under Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Korea to attend the Training Programme. During training got intense training in film studies focused on Asian film industries.

In 2007 joined Vigyan Prasar as Project Officer (Edusat) - In charge of Audio and Video productions and Edusat project.

Now working as Deputy Director, Jahangirabad Media Institute, Barabanki, U.P.

Work Profile

1. There After (10 minute short fiction film on communalism)
2. 'Puzh Muthal Nakshatram Vare'(From River to Stars), an environmental documentary series telecasted by Jeevan TV
3. Morning show programme 'Pularkalam'(Morning) continuously for 2 months, telecasted by Jeevan TV
4. 'Uttaram'(The Answer), a development documentary series, telecasted by Kairali TV
5. “Uzhartheyunelpinte Nalvazhikal”(The days of rebirth) 22 minute documentary on tribal welfare programme produced by Tribal welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala
6. 22 episodes of 'Sastrakauthukam'(Curiosity in Science), the most popular science series in Malayalam language telecasted by DD (Malayalam)
7. “Him Ganga Ham”, 30 minute documentary on Global Warming and Ganges River produced by Green Peace India
8. “Maulvi Ahamadullah”, 30 minute documentary on freedom fighter Ahamadullah produced by NYKS, Dept of sports and youth affairs, Govt. f India
9. “Rana Beni Madhav” 30 minute documentary on freedom fighter Rana Beni Madhav produced by NYKS, Dept of sports and youth affairs, Govt. f India
11. “Children of Kashmir” 10 minute documentary on earthquake affected schools in Kashmir.
12. “25 years of IMRC” promotional film on IMRC, USA
13. “Dreams comes true” promotional film on Jahangirabad Media Institute
14. “Bhagat Singh” 30 minute documentary on legendary martyr Bhagat Singh
15. "Constitution", 23 minute documentary on Indian constitution