Our Story
Established in 2009, in Kochi, India, Cinematographers’ Union of Malayalam Cinema (CUMAC) proudly represents over 550+ talented members, ranging from seasoned veterans to promising young talent. CUMAC is a part of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), the apex body of 21 trade unions working at various levels of the Malayalam film industry. Throughout its history, the Union has celebrated artistic excellence and collective strength in Malayalam cinema. This rich legacy inspires our mission and vision, driving us to build a brighter future for our community.
OUR MISSION
At CUMAC, we aim to empower and support cinematographers and assistant cinematographers in Malayalam cinema. We are dedicated to ensuring fair working conditions, professional growth, and an environment where every creative voice is heard. We work tirelessly for our members' general empowerment and welfare, offering assistance and resolving issues, especially for our veteran and ailing colleagues. Additionally, we collaborate with similar organisations and federations within the industry to create and implement programs that uplift all movie industry professionals, fostering a strong, interconnected community that stands together in support and advancement.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where every cinematographer in Malayalam cinema is recognized as a key creative force and celebrated for their skills and artistry. We strive to build an inclusive, dynamic community that sets high industry standards and ethical practices. By strengthening our networks, embracing new technologies, and promoting continuous growth, we aim to transform the filmmaking landscape locally and globally, ensuring our members’ contributions drive the evolution of cinema. Our goal is to see every member, whether a seasoned veteran or an emerging talent, recognized and supported through innovative programs, fair practices, and mutual collaboration. We aspire to build a robust network that not only champions individual creative excellence but also fosters collective growth and welfare across the entire film industry.
Team
Our Current Executive Committee
2026
President
Jibu Jacob
General Secretary
Sujith Vaassudev
Treasurer
Shinoob Backer
Vice President
K G Jayan
Vice President
Vinod Illampally
Joint Secretary
Shehnad Jalal
Joint Secretary
Prasanth Raveendran
Executive Member
Sunny Joseph
Executive Member
Madhu Neelakandan
Executive Member
Satheesh Kurup
Executive Member
Alagappan N
Executive Member
Uma Kumarapuram
Executive Member
Ismail Hassan
Executive Member
Ravichandran
Executive Member
Manesh Madhavan
Executive Member
Raju Warrier
Executive Member
Swaroop Philip
Executive Member
Anish Lal
Executive Member
Appu Prabhakar
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Executive Member
Samlal P Thomas
Executive Member
Faiz Siddik
Current Members
Meet our current members
Akhil Xavier | Cinematographer | C 206 | ||
Nimish Ravi | Cinematographer | C 207 | ||
Manoj AK | Cinematographer | C 208 | ||
Nikhil S Praveen | Cinematographer | C 209 | ||
Umesh Kumar TT | Cinematographer | C 210 | ||
Jithin Stanislaus | Cinematographer | C 211 | ||
Jisbin Sebastian | Cinematographer | C 212 | ||
Dileep Ahmed | Cinematographer | C 213 | ||
Dhanesh Raveendranath | Cinematographer | C 214 | ||
Bahul Ramesh | Cinematographer | C 215 | ||
Manesh Madhavan | Cinematographer | C 216 | ||
Santhosh Anima | Cinematographer | C 217 | ||
Vishnu RR | Cinematographer | C 219 | ||
Muhammad Shan Hafsa Ali | Cinematographer | C 220 | ||
Tobin T Thomas | Cinematographer | C 221 | ||
Sadhik Kabir | Cinematographer | C 222 | ||
Jinto George | Cinematographer | C 223 | ||
Jins Vinson ( Upgrade ) | Cinematographer | C 224 | ||
Rasheed Mattaya | Cinematographer | C 225 | ||
Fayis Siddik | Cinematographer | C 226 | ||
Aswaghoshan TP | Cinematographer | C 227 | ||
Madhu Madasseri | Cinematographer | C 228 | ||
Rathish Mangalath | Cinematographer | C 229 | ||
Manikandan PS | Cinematographer | C 230 | ||
Shiju M Bhasker | Cinematographer | C 231 | ||
Balamurugan K | Cinematographer | C 232 | ||
Gikku Jacob Peter | Cinematographer | C 233 | ||
Anil Vijay | Cinematographer | C 234 | ||
Varun Vinu | Cinematographer | C 235 | ||
Sunil Karthikeyan | Cinematographer | C 236 | ||
Pavi k Pavan | Cinematographer | C 237 | ||
Shihab Ongalloor | Cinematographer | C 238 | ||
Arun Kumar KS | Cinematographer | C 239 | ||
Michael Joseph CJ | Cinematographer | C 240 | ||
Nithin K Raj | Cinematographer | C 241 | ||
Appu Prabhakar | Cinematographer | C 242 | ||
Sreejith T Nair | Cinematographer | C 243 | ||
Shameer Muhammed T | Cinematographer | C 244 | ||
Sharon Sreenivas | Cinematographer | C 245 | ||
Vishnu TR | Cinematographer | C 246 | ||
Kannan Patterry | Cinematographer | C 247 | ||
Saran V Nair | Cinematographer | C 248 | ||
Jayesh Mohan | Cinematographer | C 249 | ||
Shinoob T Chacko | Cinematographer | C 250 | ||
Shyal Sathish | Cinematographer | C 251 | ||
Jomon KP | Cinematographer | C 252 | ||
Sreeram Nambiar | Cinematographer | C 253 | ||
Shinos | Cinematographer | C 254 | ||
Premji AJ | Cinematographer | C 255 | ||
Manoj Kumar AM | Cinematographer | C 256 | ||
Arjun Ravi | Cinematographer | C 257 | ||
Abhimanue Viswanath NP | Cinematographer | C 258 | ||
Gouthaman R Lenin | Cinematographer | C 259 | ||
Arun Mohan ( Armo ) | Cinematographer | C 260 | ||
Joe Christo Xavier | Cinematographer | C 261 | ||
Jackson Johnson | Cinematographer | C 262 | ||
Unnikrishnan PM | Cinematographer | C 263 | ||
Melbin Kurisinkal KV | Cinematographer | C 264 | ||
Arjun Raj Accot | Cinematographer | C 265 | ||
Hareesh AV | Cinematographer | C 266 | ||
Rojo Thomas | Cinematographer | C 267 | ||
Sajad Kakku | Cinematographer | C 268 | ||
Unni Madavur | Cinematographer | C 269 | ||
Haris Abdulla | Cinematographer | C 270 | ||
Ajay Francis George | Cinematographer | C 271 | ||
Binu Kurian | Cinematographer | C 272 | ||
Viswajith Odukathil | Cinematographer | C 273 | ||
Chandrakanth Madhav | Cinematographer | C 274 | ||
Luke Jose | Cinematographer | C 275 | ||
Sarin Raveendran C | Cinematographer | C 276 | ||
Benny Ashamsa | Cinematographer | C 277 | ||
Naveen Joseph Sebastine | Cinematographer | C 278 | ||
Alfas Jahangeer | Cinematographer | C 279 | ||
Antony Joseph T | Cinematographer | C 280 | ||
Sagar Ayyappan | Cinematographer | C 281 | ||
Bipin B ( Balakrishnan ) | Cinematographer | C 282 | ||
Collins Jose | Cinematographer | C 283 | ||
Muhammed Ajmal Sabu | Cinematographer | C 284 | ||
Bablu Aju | Cinematographer | C 285 | ||
Sooraj S Anand | Cinematographer | C 286 | ||
Neeraj Ravi | Cinematographer | C 287 | ||
Praveen Kumar P | Cinematographer | C 288 | ||
Vishnu Radhakrishna Dev | Cinematographer | C 289 | ||
Arjun Sethu | Cinematographer | C 290 | ||
Amal Tomy | Cinematographer | C 291 | ||
Don Paul P | Cinematographer | C 292 | ||
Nithin Abey Alexander | Cinematographer | C 293 | ||
Jaleel Badusha | Cinematographer | C 294 | ||
Muhammed Rahil | Cinematographer | C 295 | ||
Anoop V Shailaja | Cinematographer | C 296 | ||
Tharun Bhaskaran | Cinematographer | C 297 | ||
Arun Chalil | Cinematographer | C 298 | ||
Shinjith Kaimala | Cinematographer | C 299 | ||
Vipind V Raj | Cinematographer | C 300 | ||
Jayakrishnan V | Cinematographer | C 301 | ||
Rahim Aboobecker | Cinematographer | C 302 | ||
Selvaraj Arumughan | Cinematographer | C 303 | ||