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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Joy K. Mathew has worked as an actor, director, writer, producer, and cinematographer across films and documentaries.		Joy K. Mathew has worked as an actor, director, writer, producer, and cinematographer across films and documentaries. His filmmaking journey is guided by a mission to address social issues and uplift people through meaningful stories. He has also trained young artists and conducted film workshops in Queensland, including programs supported by the United Nations Association of Australia.<ref>{{cite web \|title=New association of movie lovers in Australia: ‘Amla’ formed \|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/global-malayali/other-countries/2025/06/12/new-association-of-movie-lovers-australia-amla-formed.html \|website=Manorama Online \|date=12 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയിലും കേരളത്തിലുമായി ചിത്രീകരിച്ച ‘ഗോസ്റ്റ് പാരഡെയ്സ്’ എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ ഓഡിയോ പ്രകാശന കർമ്മം നടന്നു \|url=https://showtime.pularitv.com/News_more.php?page=the-audio-launch-of-the-film-ghost-paradise-shot-in-australia-and-kerala-was-held \|website=Pulari TV \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>
	His filmmaking journey is guided by a mission to address social issues and uplift people through meaningful stories.
	He has also trained young artists and conducted film workshops in Queensland, including programs supported by the United Nations Association of Australia.<ref>{{cite web \|title=New association of movie lovers in Australia: ‘Amla’ formed \|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/global-malayali/other-countries/2025/06/12/new-association-of-movie-lovers-australia-amla-formed.html \|website=Manorama Online \|date=12 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയിലും കേരളത്തിലുമായി ചിത്രീകരിച്ച ‘ഗോസ്റ്റ് പാരഡെയ്സ്’ എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ ഓഡിയോ പ്രകാശന കർമ്മം നടന്നു \|url=https://showtime.pularitv.com/News_more.php?page=the-audio-launch-of-the-film-ghost-paradise-shot-in-australia-and-kerala-was-held \|website=Pulari TV \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

	Joy played a major role in bringing Malayalam cinema to Australia. He screened Malayalam films with English subtitles in theatres and created platforms for new talents through film training, theatre shows, and cultural events.		Joy played a major role in bringing Malayalam cinema to Australia. He screened Malayalam films with English subtitles in theatres and created platforms for new talents through film training, theatre shows, and cultural events.
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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Joy is married to Jacqueline, a registered nurse in Australia.		Joy is married to Jacqueline, a registered nurse in Australia. He has two daughters, Augnes and Teresa, both university students who also assist in filmmaking projects. Particularly during his significant accomplishments and world-record endeavors, his family has been a solid support system.
	He has two daughters, Augnes and Teresa, both university students who also assist in filmmaking projects. Particularly during his significant accomplishments and world-record endeavors, his family has been a solid support system.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10785104/ IMDB]]		* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10785104/ IMDB]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	\| nationality = Indian-Australian		\| nationality = Indian-Australian
	\| education = Diplomas in Electronics, Computer Science, Journalism & Film Studies		\| education = Diplomas in Electronics, Computer Science, Journalism & Film Studies
	\| alma_mater = ~~1993-present~~		\| alma_mater =
	\| occupation = Filmmaker, Actor, Writer		\| occupation = Filmmaker, Actor, Writer
	\| known_for = Socially committed films, humanitarian initiatives, world-record projects		\| known_for = Socially committed films, humanitarian initiatives, world-record projects
	\| notable_works = ''Nombaraveena'', ''Vishwasam'', ''Marananantharam'', ''Salute the Nation'', ''Ghost Paradise''		\| notable_works = ''Nombaraveena'', ''Vishwasam'', ''Marananantharam'', ''Salute the Nation'', ''Ghost Paradise''
	\| years_active =		\| years_active = 1993-present
	\| awards = Honoured by Queensland Government (The Dependence Film)<br>World record for Salute the Nations (75-country documentary)		\| awards = Honoured by Queensland Government (The Dependence Film)<br>World record for Salute the Nations (75-country documentary)
	\| spouse = Jacqueline		\| spouse = Jacqueline

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	He completed his schooling in his hometown before moving to Bangalore for additional education. There, he earned multiple degrees in computer science, electronics, journalism, and film studies. Joy began his career as a journalist, which had an impact on his artistic vision and storytelling style.		He completed his schooling in his hometown before moving to Bangalore for additional education. There, he earned multiple degrees in computer science, electronics, journalism, and film studies. Joy began his career as a journalist, which had an impact on his artistic vision and storytelling style.

	Joy was also one of the twenty-five students chosen to receive professional theatre training at Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), one of the most prominent ~~theater~~ organizations in the state. E.M.S. Namboodiripad, Kerala's first chief minister, awarded him the Best Performer Certificate for his outstanding performance in the program.		Joy was also one of the twenty-five students chosen to receive professional theatre training at Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), one of the most prominent theatre organizations in the state. E.M.S. Namboodiripad, Kerala's first chief minister, awarded him the Best Performer Certificate for his outstanding performance in the program.

	Joy also traveled to Kuwait for work-related reasons in his early career. He continued to be involved in journalism, film, and social service despite living overseas, particularly during the 2006 tsunami, when he helped with the rehabilitation of impacted families.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ മലയാള ചലച്ചിത്ര സംഘടന ‘ആംലാ’ നിലവില്‍ വന്നു; കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തെ ആദ്യ ചലച്ചിത്രകൂട്ടായ്മ \|url=https://ml.starvisionnews.com/malayalam-film-association-amla-launched-in-australia-first-film-association-outside-kerala/ \|website=Starvision News Malayalam \|date=10 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The first film collective outside Kerala started in Australia; ‘Amla’ comes into existence \|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2025/06/11/the-first-film-collective-outside-kerala-staretd-in-australia-amla-comes-into-existence.html \|website=24 News \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>		Joy also traveled to Kuwait for work-related reasons in his early career. He continued to be involved in journalism, film, and social service despite living overseas, particularly during the 2006 tsunami, when he helped with the rehabilitation of impacted families.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ മലയാള ചലച്ചിത്ര സംഘടന ‘ആംലാ’ നിലവില്‍ വന്നു; കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തെ ആദ്യ ചലച്ചിത്രകൂട്ടായ്മ \|url=https://ml.starvisionnews.com/malayalam-film-association-amla-launched-in-australia-first-film-association-outside-kerala/ \|website=Starvision News Malayalam \|date=10 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The first film collective outside Kerala started in Australia; ‘Amla’ comes into existence \|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2025/06/11/the-first-film-collective-outside-kerala-staretd-in-australia-amla-comes-into-existence.html \|website=24 News \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

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	\| image_caption = Joy K. MathewIN 2025		\| image_caption = Joy K. MathewIN 2025
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	\| birth_place = India		\| birth_place = Thaikkattussery, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
	\| nationality = Indian-Australian		\| nationality = Indian-Australian
	\| education =		\| education = Diplomas in Electronics, Computer Science, Journalism & Film Studies
	\| alma_mater = 1993-present		\| alma_mater = 1993-present
	\| occupation = Filmmaker, Actor, Writer		\| occupation = Filmmaker, Actor, Writer
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	He completed his schooling in his hometown before moving to Bangalore for additional education. There, he earned multiple degrees in computer science, electronics, journalism, and film studies. Joy began his career as a journalist, which had an impact on his artistic vision and storytelling style.		He completed his schooling in his hometown before moving to Bangalore for additional education. There, he earned multiple degrees in computer science, electronics, journalism, and film studies. Joy began his career as a journalist, which had an impact on his artistic vision and storytelling style.

	Joy was also one of the twenty-five students chosen to receive professional ~~theater~~ training at Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), one of the most prominent theater organizations in the state. E.M.S. Namboodiripad, Kerala's first chief minister, awarded him the Best Performer Certificate for his outstanding performance in the program.		Joy was also one of the twenty-five students chosen to receive professional theatre training at Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), one of the most prominent theater organizations in the state. E.M.S. Namboodiripad, Kerala's first chief minister, awarded him the Best Performer Certificate for his outstanding performance in the program.

	Joy also traveled to Kuwait for work-related reasons in his early career. He continued to be involved in journalism, film, and social service despite living overseas, particularly during the 2006 tsunami, when he helped with the rehabilitation of impacted families.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ മലയാള ചലച്ചിത്ര സംഘടന ‘ആംലാ’ നിലവില്‍ വന്നു; കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തെ ആദ്യ ചലച്ചിത്രകൂട്ടായ്മ \|url=https://ml.starvisionnews.com/malayalam-film-association-amla-launched-in-australia-first-film-association-outside-kerala/ \|website=Starvision News Malayalam \|date=10 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The first film collective outside Kerala started in Australia; ‘Amla’ comes into existence \|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2025/06/11/the-first-film-collective-outside-kerala-staretd-in-australia-amla-comes-into-existence.html \|website=24 News \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>		Joy also traveled to Kuwait for work-related reasons in his early career. He continued to be involved in journalism, film, and social service despite living overseas, particularly during the 2006 tsunami, when he helped with the rehabilitation of impacted families.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ മലയാള ചലച്ചിത്ര സംഘടന ‘ആംലാ’ നിലവില്‍ വന്നു; കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തെ ആദ്യ ചലച്ചിത്രകൂട്ടായ്മ \|url=https://ml.starvisionnews.com/malayalam-film-association-amla-launched-in-australia-first-film-association-outside-kerala/ \|website=Starvision News Malayalam \|date=10 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The first film collective outside Kerala started in Australia; ‘Amla’ comes into existence \|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2025/06/11/the-first-film-collective-outside-kerala-staretd-in-australia-amla-comes-into-existence.html \|website=24 News \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

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	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Joy K. Mathew was born in [[India]] as the eldest son of [[Indian]] Army veteran K. J. Mathew and Mary Mathew. He grew up with his siblings Jessie, Jolly, and Jiji. ~~From~~ a ~~young~~ age, he was ~~drawn~~ to ~~storytelling~~, ~~visual art~~, and ~~social service~~. ~~These interests later shaped~~ his career in ~~cinema and humanitarian~~ work. ~~After completing his education~~, ~~Joy began exploring filmmaking~~ with ~~a strong belief that art should serve humanity~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ മലയാള ചലച്ചിത്ര സംഘടന ‘ആംലാ’ നിലവില്‍ വന്നു; കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തെ ആദ്യ ചലച്ചിത്രകൂട്ടായ്മ \|url=https://ml.starvisionnews.com/malayalam-film-association-amla-launched-in-australia-first-film-association-outside-kerala/ \|website=Starvision News Malayalam \|date=10 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The first film collective outside Kerala started in Australia; ‘Amla’ comes into existence \|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2025/06/11/the-first-film-collective-outside-kerala-staretd-in-australia-amla-comes-into-existence.html \|website=24 News \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>		Joy K. Mathew was born in Thaikkattussery, Cherthala, Alappuzha of Kerala, [[India]] as the eldest son of [[Indian]] Army veteran K. J. Mathew and Mary Mathew. He grew up with his siblings Jessie, Jolly, and Jiji. He had a strong interest in theatre from an early age, writing short scripts with social messages and taking part in church and school plays starting in Class 4. His passion for movies had grown by the time he was in seventh grade.

			He completed his schooling in his hometown before moving to Bangalore for additional education. There, he earned multiple degrees in computer science, electronics, journalism, and film studies. Joy began his career as a journalist, which had an impact on his artistic vision and storytelling style.

			Joy was also one of the twenty-five students chosen to receive professional theater training at Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), one of the most prominent theater organizations in the state. E.M.S. Namboodiripad, Kerala's first chief minister, awarded him the Best Performer Certificate for his outstanding performance in the program.

			Joy also traveled to Kuwait for work-related reasons in his early career. He continued to be involved in journalism, film, and social service despite living overseas, particularly during the 2006 tsunami, when he helped with the rehabilitation of impacted families.<ref>{{cite web \|title=ഓസ്‌ട്രേലിയയില്‍ മലയാള ചലച്ചിത്ര സംഘടന ‘ആംലാ’ നിലവില്‍ വന്നു; കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തെ ആദ്യ ചലച്ചിത്രകൂട്ടായ്മ \|url=https://ml.starvisionnews.com/malayalam-film-association-amla-launched-in-australia-first-film-association-outside-kerala/ \|website=Starvision News Malayalam \|date=10 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The first film collective outside Kerala started in Australia; ‘Amla’ comes into existence \|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2025/06/11/the-first-film-collective-outside-kerala-staretd-in-australia-amla-comes-into-existence.html \|website=24 News \|date=11 June 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==

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	\| name = Joy K. Mathew {{Verified}}		\| name = Joy K. Mathew {{Verified}}
	\| image = Joy K. Mathew.jpg		\| image = Joy K. Mathew.jpg
	\| image_caption =Joy K. MathewIN 2025		\| image_caption = Joy K. MathewIN 2025
	\| birth_date =		\| birth_date =
	\| birth_place =		\| birth_place = India
	\| nationality =		\| nationality = Indian-Australian
	\| education =		\| education =
	\| alma_mater =		\| alma_mater = 1993-present
	\| occupation = Filmmaker, Actor, Writer		\| occupation = Filmmaker, Actor, Writer
	\| known_for = Socially committed films, humanitarian initiatives, world-record projects		\| known_for = Socially committed films, humanitarian initiatives, world-record projects
	\| notable_works = ''Nombaraveena'', ''Vishwasam'', ''Marananantharam'', ''Salute the Nation'', ''Ghost Paradise''		\| notable_works = ''Nombaraveena'', ''Vishwasam'', ''Marananantharam'', ''Salute the Nation'', ''Ghost Paradise''
	\| years_active =		\| years_active =
	\| awards =		\| awards = Honoured by Queensland Government (The Dependence Film)<br>World record for Salute the Nations (75-country documentary)
	~~\| website =~~		\| spouse = Jacqueline
	\| spouse =		\| parents = K. J. Mathew (father), Mary Mathew (mother)
	\| parents =		\| religion = Christianity
	\| religion =		\| website = [https://joykmathew.com/ joykmathew.com]
	\| website =
	}}'''Joy K. Mathew''' is an [[Indian]]–Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer. He is renowned for using film as a tool for social change, making movies that uphold moral principles, humanity, and compassion. He has produced 19 films and numerous documentaries over the course of his more than three-decade career. Themes like family, human rights, environmental preservation, organ donation, and global peace are all prominent in his writings.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Drug-Free Kerala Film Festival to showcase powerful short documentaries \|url=https://blivenews.com/2025/03/14/drug-free-kerala-film-festival-to-showcase-powerful-short-documentaries/ \|website=BliveNews \|date=14 March 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Article from News12 Kerala – Kochi \|url=https://news12.in/kerala-news/kochi/13/03/2025/14591/ \|website=News12 Kerala \|date=13 March 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>		}}'''Joy K. Mathew''' is an [[Indian]]–Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer. He is renowned for using film as a tool for social change, making movies that uphold moral principles, humanity, and compassion. He has produced 19 films and numerous documentaries over the course of his more than three-decade career. Themes like family, human rights, environmental preservation, organ donation, and global peace are all prominent in his writings.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Drug-Free Kerala Film Festival to showcase powerful short documentaries \|url=https://blivenews.com/2025/03/14/drug-free-kerala-film-festival-to-showcase-powerful-short-documentaries/ \|website=BliveNews \|date=14 March 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Article from News12 Kerala – Kochi \|url=https://news12.in/kerala-news/kochi/13/03/2025/14591/ \|website=News12 Kerala \|date=13 March 2025 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
			* [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10785104/ IMDB]]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	== Philosophy & Vision ==		== Philosophy & Vision ==
	Joy believes that art must serve humanity, and he lives by the motto: “You do not need anyone’s permission to turn dreams into reality — only courage. Compassion, moral principles, social responsibility, global peace, and environmental consciousness are all continuously present in his films. Through his work, he employs film as a potent tool for empathy, education, and constructive social change in addition to being a source of entertainment.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Joy K Mathew has produced a world-peace documentary featuring 75 countries \|url=https://anweshanam.com/1063909/joy-k-mathew-has-produced-a-world-peace-documentary-featuring-75-countries/ \|website=Anweshanam \|date=– \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Ghost Paradise movie starts rolling in Kerala \|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/ghost-paradise-movie-starts-rolling-in-kerala-sfc6w7 \|website=Asianet News \|date=19 June 2024 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>		Joy believes that art must serve humanity, and he lives by the motto: “You do not need anyone’s permission to turn dreams into reality — only courage. Compassion, moral principles, social responsibility, global peace, and environmental consciousness are all continuously present in his films. Through his work, he employs film as a potent tool for empathy, education, and constructive social change in addition to being a source of entertainment.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

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	== Philosophy & Vision ==		== Philosophy & Vision ==
	Joy believes that art must serve humanity, and he lives by the motto: “You do not need anyone’s permission to turn dreams into reality — only courage. Compassion, moral principles, social responsibility, global peace, and environmental consciousness are all continuously present in his films. Through his work, he employs film as a potent tool for empathy, education, and constructive social change in addition to being a source of entertainment.		Joy believes that art must serve humanity, and he lives by the motto: “You do not need anyone’s permission to turn dreams into reality — only courage. Compassion, moral principles, social responsibility, global peace, and environmental consciousness are all continuously present in his films. Through his work, he employs film as a potent tool for empathy, education, and constructive social change in addition to being a source of entertainment.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Joy K Mathew has produced a world-peace documentary featuring 75 countries \|url=https://anweshanam.com/1063909/joy-k-mathew-has-produced-a-world-peace-documentary-featuring-75-countries/ \|website=Anweshanam \|date=– \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Ghost Paradise movie starts rolling in Kerala \|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/ghost-paradise-movie-starts-rolling-in-kerala-sfc6w7 \|website=Asianet News \|date=19 June 2024 \|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==