Shiny Benjamin
'Shiny Benjamin is a 5-time National Film Awards and 8-time Kerala State Film Awards winning documentary filmmaker. She began her career as a journalist /feature writer in newspapers such as Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi before moving on to the satellite channels, Asianet, Indiavision, Jaihind, and Jaihind Middle East. Since 1999, she has been a documentary filmmaker.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Script | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Sword of Liberty | Beear Prasad | Describes the life and death of Velu Thampi Dalawa |
| 2014 | In Return: Just a Book | Paul Zacharia | A docufiction inspired by Indian author Perumpadam Sreedharan’s novel on Fyodor Dostoevsky. |
| 2013 | 'Translated Lives - A Migration Revisited | Paul Zacharia | A documentary about the lives of Malayali women who emigrated to Germany in the 1960s to become nurses. |
| 2012 | Between a Rock and a Hard Place | Paul Zacharia | A documentary about the lives of five Kerala women. |
| 2010 | Ottayal (One Woman: Alone) | Shiny Benjamin | Describes the life of Daya Bai who fought for the right of Gondi people in Madhya Pradesh. |
| 2006 | Bhagya-Singer in a Democracy | Shiny Benjamin | Life of a migrant young woman from Karnataka who makes a living by singing on trains. |
| 2005 | Nizhalukal (Shadows) | Shiny Benjamin | Tells the story of the lives of young victims of sexual abuse and rape. |
| 2004 | Mazha (Rain) | Shiny Benjamin | Describes the monsoons of Kerala. |
| 2003 | Avan (He) | Shiny Benjamin | A film which explores the world of homosexual sex workers. |
| 2002 | Namukkum Avarkkum Idayil (In Between) | Shiny Benjamin | The film explores the topic of cruelty against animals. |
| 2001 | Murivunangatha Balyangal (Wounded Childhood) | Shiny Benjamin | A film on child abuse. |
| 2001 | Devil Worshippers | Shiny Benjamin | A documentary exploring the belief and practice of black magic in Kerala. |
| 2000 | Kanayi Kazchakal (Kanayis Artscape) | Shiny Benjamin | A brief study of the art and personality of Kanayi Kunhiraman, India’s foremost contemporary sculptor. |
Awards
- 2017 - The Sword of Liberty | Kerala State Awards for the Best Documentary and Best Director
- 2017 - The Sword of Liberty | National Film Award for Best Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film
- 2017 - National Film Award for the Best Biographical Film / Best Historical Reconstruction (Non feature - Biographical Film)
- 2014 - Translated Lives - A Migration Revisited | Best Documentary Film Award at the 3rd Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival.
- 2014 - Translated Lives - A Migration Revisited | The Laadly National Media Award for Gender Sensitivity.
- 2010 - Ottayal (One Woman Alone) National Film Awards for the Best Documentary.
- 2010 - Ottayal (One woman lone) | Kerala State Award for Best Documentary.
- 2010 - Ottayal (One woman lone) | Special Jury Award at the SiGNS Film Festival
- 2006 - Bhagya, Singer in a Democracy | Kerala State Award for Best Documentary.
- 2005 - Nizhalukal (Shadows) | Kerala State Award for Best Documentary.
- 2004 - Mazha (Rain) | Kerala State Special Jury Award for Documentary.
- 2003 - Avan (He) | Kerala State Award for Best Documentary.
- 2002 - Namukkum Avarkkum Idayil (In Between) | Kerala State Award for Best Documentary on Topical Issues.
- 2001 - Murivunangatha Balyangal (Wounded Childhood) | Kerala State Special Jury Film Award for Best Documentary.
External links
- Shiny Benjamin at IMDb